Stephen H. Gosselin

North Hampton- Stephen H. Gosselin, 78, of North Hampton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on December 5, 1945, a son of the late Charles and Esther (Gfell) Gosselin. Stephen proudly served his country, entering the United States Army in 1966. In 1983, he crossed paths with his beloved wife Nancy at Exeter Hospital, where he worked installing medical/financial software programs. Their connection grew, leading to a union in marriage in 1984. The couple shared 40 years together at the time of his passing. Stephen attended Wolcottville High School in Indiana and graduated in 1963 as Class Valedictorian. He earned a scholarship to attend Indiana University, Fort Wayne, IN and majored in accounting. Stephen started out working as sole proprietor installing medical/financial software in hospitals and nursing homes. Following that he worked as Controller at Casella Waste Management in Biddeford, ME, until he retired. A man of varied interests, Stephen enjoyed basketball (he played varsity basketball in high school) and especially enjoyed watching the Celtics. He had a passion for crossword puzzles and card games like bridge and poker. He won many trophies for bridge tournaments in college. He enjoyed deer hunting with friends and Justin at deer camp in the upper peninsula in Michigan. He loved fishing and pontoon boats, watching the Patriots, and smoking his cigar. Stephen will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor and his reputation as a constant joker. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his daughter Gabrielle Aschbrenner and granddaughter Makenzie of MI, stepdaughters Lori Stubbs of North Hampton, Tracy and husband Justin Douglass of North Hampton, and Pamela and husband George Gleason of Hampton, step grandchildren Kenzie, and Ben and CJ (Angela) and step great grandchildren Liam and Lucas. He is also survived by his brothers Mark and wife Linda Gosselin of NC, Matthew and wife Cathy Gosselin of MI, sister Karen Kirby of MI, sister-in-law Joanne Mellin of VT, and brother-in-law Tony and wife Mary Otis of ME. In addition to his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his son Aaron and his brother Jonathan. Visitation will be held from 1 – 2 PM on Monday, January 29, 2024, in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home immediately following visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s children’s hospital by clicking here

Stephen H. Gosselin

December 5, 1945 - January 20, 2024