Obituary for Steven Donald Munroe
After a short battle with cancer, Steven Donald Munroe, 68, passed away with his sister by his side on Oct. 5, 2019, in Fort Worth.
Steven was born on Feb. 8, 1951 in Wolfeboro, NH to Donald and Avonne Munroe.
He enjoyed growing up in New Hampshire and especially spending time with his grandmother Florence (Knox) Chase. His love of nature, including mountain climbing, swimming, camping, cycling and going for long walks outdoors, came from her. In Boston’s Chinatown, Steven studied the art of Kung Fu and other martial arts.
Steven spent his early and later years living in the country, where he was able to develop his passion for gardening and feeding and observing wildlife. He attended UNH School of Horticulture in the 70’s.
Steven’s work history was varied; many had to do with his love of nature and helping people. This included being a lifeguard at White Lake State Park, layman for the CAP program in Ossipee, groundskeeper and custodian at the Boston Aquarium, a joker at the Boston Joke and Novelty Shop, a sawmill, a stuffer at a mattress factory, and for the last 20 years working with animals, birds, and reptiles at pet stores.
Steven lived across the United States from NH (Rochester, Durham, Ossipee, etc.) to California, and British Columbia. Steven was a voracious reader, loved history and had an excellent memory for dates and events. He often donated books to the local shelters and never hesitated to help someone.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Brian Munroe, who died at 3 years of age.
Steven is survived by his sister, Stacey Munroe; niece, Brittany Rosenberg; aunt, Arlene Ciccotelli; best friend and cousin, Keith Perry; longtime friend, Roberta Short; and numerous other cousins and friends.
Steven’s wishes were to be cremated. His ashes will be interred in spring 2020 at the family cemetery in Ossipee, NH.
Steven was born on Feb. 8, 1951 in Wolfeboro, NH to Donald and Avonne Munroe.
He enjoyed growing up in New Hampshire and especially spending time with his grandmother Florence (Knox) Chase. His love of nature, including mountain climbing, swimming, camping, cycling and going for long walks outdoors, came from her. In Boston’s Chinatown, Steven studied the art of Kung Fu and other martial arts.
Steven spent his early and later years living in the country, where he was able to develop his passion for gardening and feeding and observing wildlife. He attended UNH School of Horticulture in the 70’s.
Steven’s work history was varied; many had to do with his love of nature and helping people. This included being a lifeguard at White Lake State Park, layman for the CAP program in Ossipee, groundskeeper and custodian at the Boston Aquarium, a joker at the Boston Joke and Novelty Shop, a sawmill, a stuffer at a mattress factory, and for the last 20 years working with animals, birds, and reptiles at pet stores.
Steven lived across the United States from NH (Rochester, Durham, Ossipee, etc.) to California, and British Columbia. Steven was a voracious reader, loved history and had an excellent memory for dates and events. He often donated books to the local shelters and never hesitated to help someone.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Brian Munroe, who died at 3 years of age.
Steven is survived by his sister, Stacey Munroe; niece, Brittany Rosenberg; aunt, Arlene Ciccotelli; best friend and cousin, Keith Perry; longtime friend, Roberta Short; and numerous other cousins and friends.
Steven’s wishes were to be cremated. His ashes will be interred in spring 2020 at the family cemetery in Ossipee, NH.