Stephen Ward Currier died peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a brief hospital stay. Stephen was born on August 14, 1961, at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge MA. He grew up in Lexington MA, where he lived with his mother, Mary H. Currier (deceased in 2020), and his brothers, William (Widge) Currier of South Burlington VT and John (Tad) Currier III of Somerville MA. Stephen’s father, John Currier Jr., died when the Currier brothers were young boys. The household also included three wonderful dogs, Charlie Brown, Sam, and Marcy, who Stephen loved.
Stephen graduated from the Lexington public school system. He attended Franklin Elementary School, Jonas Clarke Middle School, where he was recognized as manager of the soccer and basketball teams, and Lexington High School, where he received a certificate of achievement in 1981 from the LABBB Education Collaborative.
Stephen was an active member of Cub Scout Pack 145 at Franklin School and Boy Scout Troop 119 at Hancock Church, where he earned a number of merit badges, including for dog care, scholarship, sales, and personal fitness. He loved the camaraderie of scouting. His favorite actives included marching in the Patriot’s Day Parade and helping with the pancake breakfast that followed. Stephen also looked forward to camping trips to Cape Cod, Maine, and Marshfield (MA) and enjoyed selling Christmas wreaths to support scouting.
Stephen was a devoted fan of Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox. Whether enjoying a winning season or not. Stephen loved to watch games with family and friends throughout the 162-game season. His room was full of photos and mementos, and he wore Red Sox gear all year round.
Despite being diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy, at age four, Stephen enjoyed a high quality of life, thanks to the remarkable devotion of his mother, his brothers, and dedicated medical care teams. He was always upbeat and cheerful. Since 2015 Stephen resided at Lifecare Center of Acton, MA, where nurses and CNAs provided extraordinarily loving care, for which Stephen and his family are deeply grateful.
Stephen was an extraordinary man whose bright smile and laugh, his ability to express love, kindness and enjoyment of life, and his cheerful outlook brought joy to everyone who knew him.
Currier Family Fund
For those so inclined, there is a fund in Stephen’s memory at the LGS Foundation, which will support families and fund groundbreaking research.
Updated 07/01/26 (AM)