BREWER – Joshua James Stevens, 15, passed away Feb. 25, 2009, at home with family. Josh was born Dec. 20, 1993, at Children’s Hospital, Boston, the son of Daphene Spencer “Charmommy” and Joe “Snorlax” Kobrin of Brewer and Eric and Dawn Stevens of Brewer. Joshua’s love of life was Pokemon. He had special Pokemon names for some people. He was the love of everybody’s life that he met. Josh was the happiest little guy ever and was a comedian, always ready for a good joke. Everyone he met, he touched their lives in some special way. His best friends were brother, Eric Paul Stevens Jr. “Bubbiesaur,” sister, Alycia Marie Stevens “Sissyoto” and dog, Brady. Joshua couldn’t go to sleep at night without his special teddy and his Joey. His love for his family and friends was enormous. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Eric Paul Stevens Jr. of Brewer, Alycia Marie Stevens of Orono, Amanda Jean and husband, Jon Paradis of Bangor, David and Nick Bouchard of Brewer; grandparents, Michael “Grampie Snorlax” and Nana, Sheila “Nanarino” Thibodeau of Old Town, Gloria Stevens of Orono, Barbara Kobrin of Arizona and Ronald Kobrin of Bangor; great-grandmother, Hazel Menze of Arizona; great-grandfather, Peter Kobrin of Connecticut; special aunts and uncles, Matthew Thibodeau “Team Rocket” of Old Town, Dawn Thibodeau “Team Rocket” and companion, Travis Fields, of Bucksport, Dave Kobrin “Uncle Daisy” and fiancee, Kelly McLaughlin, of Holden, Gary Kobrin of Bangor, Kevin “Uncle Grumpit” and fiancee, Julie Commeau of Bangor, Debbie and Joe Francis of Glenburn, Lynn Bates and Corey Grandmont of Glenburn, Gary Ketchen of Orono, Thomas Smith, Donna Jackson, Bertha Helsey of Olamon, Sandra LaVertue of Orrington, Karen and Bill Mastroianni of Arizona, Diane and Aarron Harvey of Glenburn, Janis Thibodeau of Veazie and Michael and Cheryl Gorman of Waterville; his very special cousins that he loved very much, Brian Thibodeau of Bangor, Brandon Ketchen of Glenburn, Nickolas Kobrin of Bangor, Cierra Downing of Bangor, Ashley Gelo of Hampden, Kristi, Jenn and Becky Mastoianni of Arizona, Kacey, Kylie and Ryan Thibodeau of Glenburn, A.J. and Hillary Harvey of Glenburn, Trevor Stitham of Holden, Ryan Francis of Glenburn, Lisa, Samantha, Brandi and Tasha Shaffer of Ellsworth, Amy Spike, Justin, Kayla and Rebecca Gorman of Waterville, Eve and Aleigha Thibodeau Fields of Bucksport, Missy, Julieanna Shoppee of Bangor; Joshua’s very special teachers, Trisia Perry, Nikii and Lisa; all of Joshua’s very special friends, Matthew and Crystal Demshack of Orrington, Bridgette “Bridgettefree” and Evan “Evannight,” Jackie “Jackopie,” Kim, Jon Dionne of Bangor, Chuckie Marra of Orrington, Robert Taylor of Orrington, Alan Holowich of Las Vegas, Ed Ellis of Brewer, Justin Sites of Brewer, Katie Kenny of Orrington, Hailey Smith of Orrington, Dom and Marquis Drake of Brewer, Korey King of Hampden, Kayla Dunn “Kaka Kayla” of Glenburn, Taylor Graffan-Drew, Chelsea Parent of Bucksport, Carl Nappo of Bangor, Jamie Downing of Bangor and Suzanne Marcus Clemente of Bucksport; very special doctor, Angela Gillidoga; and nurses, Shiela “Fred,” Miss Pam and Leslie. He was predeceased by his niece, Gracelynn Paradis; his sister, Jessica Lazore; grandfather, Edward James Stevens; great-grandparents, Weltha and James Smith and Alex and Dorothy Currier; great-grandmother, Viola Kobrin; and his special kitty, Jacoby. Our blessings and many thanks to Children’s Hospital for all the care they have given Joshua throughout the years, Brewer Fire and Ambulance teams, Capital Ambulance that helped with Joshua were amazing, the amazing work the emergency room did; they went above and beyond their jobs. Friends and family may visit 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor, where a service in honor of Joshua’s life will be held 7 p.m. with the Rev. Robert T. Carlson presiding. Committal service and burial will be held in the spring in Greenbush. Condolences may be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com.
JOSHUA JAMES STEVENS ‘JOSHTOISE’
