Stephen C. Grant

North Hampton - Stephen Chester Grant, 82 of North Hampton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Webster at Rye. He was born on October 17, 1940 in Hartford, CT, the son of Douglas Newcomb and Elizabeth (Pearce) Grant of Lyndonville, VT and grandson of the late Pauline Newcomb Grant. Steve was raised in South Windsor, CT. The family moved to Lyndonville, VT when he was in his early teens. His family owned the Sheffield Potato Farm and Steve spent his youth working on the farm. Steve attended the Lyndon Institute and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1963. He married Lynn (Fiechter) Grant in 1965. He enlisted in the Air Force and served as pilot in Michigan and served one tour in Vietnam 1968-69. He achieved the rank of Captain and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. After leaving the Air Force, he and his family moved to Redding, CT (1971-2016). He served as a corporate pilot for 45 years flying for Unisys and retiring from Jet Aviation in 2014. In 2015, Steve and Lynn relocated to North Hampton, NH. When he wasn’t flying around the world, Steve love spending time with his family, volunteering in the community, working outdoors and gardening. The years of growing up on the farm, stayed with Steve. He was active in farming during his time in Redding growing corn and various other vegetables. Steve loved to help people. He volunteered for years with the Redding Boys Club and was instrumental in building the snack at the Club. He served as assistant coach to both his son’s youth basketball teams. He was also an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Redding Ridge, CT. Another joy in his life was spending time with his wife and friends touring the country in their Austin Healey. He traveled extensively with the Austin Healey Club of American attending numerous conclaves and rallies across American. Steve was an avid UConn Women’s basketball fan cheering them to many an NCAA Championship. Stephen is survived by his wife of 57 years Lynn, his sons Scott Grant and wife Deb, and Kevin Grant and wife Jennifer, his grandchildren Tyler, Miranda, Kyle, Ainsley, Colin, and Darren; his sister Norma Metz and her husband Steve. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bruce. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on March 31st at St. Patrick Church, 169 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT 06896. Burial immediately following at Umpawaug Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton, P.O. Box 333 Redding Ridge, CT. 06876 – or – Saint Patrick Parish: stpatrickchurch@optimum.net

Stephen C. Grant

October 17, 1940 - February 8, 2023