Stevens, Delbert M., 55, Mapleton; in Presque Isle, March 2, 2009. There will be no funeral services. At his request, there will be no funeral services. A private celebration of life will be held at his home in Mapleton in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
MAPLETON – Delbert M. Stevens, 55, passed away peacefully March 2, 2009, at The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1953, in Presque Isle, the eldest son of Albert M. and Jeannette D. (Dionne) Stevens.
Del graduated from PIHS in 1972. He attended the University of Rochester and the University of Maine. He spent most of his working years employed in the heavy construction industry, which included a 10 year career with Cianbro Corporation.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Colleen (Higgins) Stevens of Mapleton; seven siblings, Beverly S. Anderson of Winter Park, FL, Matthew J. Stevens and his wife Starr of Tarpon Springs, FL, Bradford J. Stevens and a special brother Kent H. Stevens, both of Presque Isle, Martha Barnes and her husband Mark of Gorham, Daniel J. Stevens and his wife Priscilla of Winthrop, and Jennifer Stevens-Curwood and her husband Stephen of Nottingham, NH; and several nieces and nephews. Del was predeceased by his parents.
At Delbert’s request, there will be no funeral services. A private celebration of his life will be held at his home in Mapleton in the spring. Donations in Delbert’s memory may be made to the Central Aroostook Humane Society, 26 Cross St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 or Special Olympics of Aroostook, c/o Central Aroostook ARC, P.O. Box 1245 Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
