BANGOR – Stephen W. Gilman, 45, died June 10, 2009, surrounded by his loving parents at his Bangor home, after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 18, 1963, in Bangor, the son of Bruce and Marjorie (Smith) Gilman. Stephen worked as a construction worker for Central Maine Paving in his earlier years. He took several courses at Husson College and enjoyed doing volunteer work at Eastern Maine Medical Center for a number of years. Stephen played wheelchair rugby for the Maine Roadrunners and Connecticut Jammers. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Marjorie (Smith) Closson of Bangor; his son, Jacob Gilman; Jacob’s mother, Echo Gilman, both of Florida; and his brother, Michael Gilman of Bangor. The family wishes to thank St. Joseph Hospice for their care and devotion to Stephen. Services will be private for the family at a later date. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Bangor Humane Society, 693B Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives, 205 Center St., Bangor.
STEPHEN W. GILMAN
