Stephen C. Myers, 55, of New Bedford died in an automobile accident on February 9, 2022.
Steve was a lifelong learner with an indomitable spirit and zest for living on his own terms. He had a powerful intellect complemented by mechanical skills, and physical coordination and stamina. He was an avid reader. He recently completed a book on the solar system, and was currently reading about the cosmos.
He graduated from New Bedford High School, 12th in the Class of 1984. He was a competitive member of his high school’s swim and track team, and he also took art classes at Swain School during his high school years. At a young age, he taught himself to read music, and to play the piano, guitar and other instruments. He completed his freshman year at UMASS Amherst with a major in electrical engineering, when mental illness disrupted his life.
He loved Zeppo, his pet dog of many years. While he could no longer keep a pet, he thoroughly enjoyed spending time with other family pets including the rascally ferrets Toby, George Michael, and so many affectionate family dogs Joel, Beulah, Lucy, Kramer and Cody.
He recently returned to his guitar playing, and looked forward to weekly lessons with Jeff Angeley. He had also begun composing some guitar pieces for the band he hoped to join one day. His hobbies also included photography. He made a point of taking pictures of family members and his much-appreciated medical providers. In addition to his musical enthusiasm and passion for photography, he was focusing once again on painting and had several still life paintings under composition at the time of his death.
Steve lived for his daily walks with our Mom, and enjoyed chatting with their neighbors on their route. He had great respect and affection for his niece and nephews, and spoke of their accomplishments and gifts at every opportunity.
He had been diagnosed with APML leukemia on July 4, 2021. He was on the path to a full remission, and looked forward to his celebration after his final treatment on March 4. The daily contact with the kind and compassionate staff at Brigham Women Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Farber Institute sparked a renewed interest in participating in daily life.
Our thanks to Dr. Martha Wadleigh, Dr. Humberto Rossi, Christie Ann-Carr at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and every staff member for their warm, compassionate care for Steve during his chemotherapy treatments. Steve lived with a complicated array of medical and mental health issues for many years. We are also grateful for the support of his providers, including Dr. Dolliver, Dr. Alcarez, Dr. Kamenidis, Dr. Mangapit, Dr. Dee and PA Jason Sadeck.
The daily home visits of his attentive and empathetic Blue Hills nursing team, including Sherly, Rhonda, Kassie, Jesyka, Terri, Sandy, and Katie were one of the high points of his daily life, providing him with professional support and personal connections.
He was the beloved son of Mary Myers and the late Clement Myers. He is survived by his brother Michael Myers and his wife Paula, their sons John Harry Myers, James Fuller, Justin Fuller and his wife Amber, their sons Logan and Noah; sister Kathleen MMM Myers and her husband Shawn Tansey, their sons Patrick Tansey, Morgan Tansey and his partner Taylor Aslani Vatan; sister Donna Myers-Poitras and her husband Thomas, their sons Hank Poitras and Jack Poitras; sister Judith Grimley, and her husband Michael; sister Eileen Raposa and her husband Joseph, their son Cory Raposa and daughter Sabrina Raposa.
He was predeceased by his two dear friends, Ken Torres and Joe Aguiar.
Visiting hours will be Saturday, February 26 from 1-5 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Association, www.alz.org or to the Jimmy Fund, www.jimmyfund.org will be greatly appreciated. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
