Cumberland,

Stephen F. Laxton, Sr. 77, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in the Miriam Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Gail M. (Laurie) Laxton. They were married for the past 53 years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John V. and Mildred  (Smith) Laxton. He resided in Cumberland for the past 51 years, previously residing in Lincoln.

He was a veteran of the RI National Guard, serving during the Vietnam War.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family to Daytona Beach. Most of all he cherished his trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Aruba with his beloved wife.

He was employed as a welder for National Grid for more than 40 years and returned as a supervisor for a number of years.

Alongside his wife, he is survived by his children: Stephen F. Laxton Jr., and his wife Sondra of Cranston, Allison L. Spampinato and her husband Salvatore of Cumberland, and David J. Laxton and his wife Shannon of Cumberland. His six grandchildren: Madison, Sara, Cameron, Abigail, Ryan and Kyle. His grand puppies: Cody, and Elvis, along with several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Glenn Laxton.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Steve's Life Celebration to begin with Visiting Hours to be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM and continuing on Wednesday December 6, 2023 with a Prayer Service at 10 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. Burial will follow in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gloria Gemma, Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, 249 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 201, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com