William M. Stebbins Sr.

PITTSBURG— William ‘Bill’ M. Stebbins, Sr., 64, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, 2017, at his home after a long illness. He was born in New Milford, Conn., on July 12, 1953, a son to the late Richard M. Stebbins, Sr. and Helen Zinick. He was raised in Connecticut and graduated from New Milford High School in 1971. Bill started his career as a police officer for 5 years in New Milford. He then became employed as the corporate loss prevention officer and security chief for the Stop-N-Shop division of Bradlee’s for the next 25 years. Having fallen in love with the Pittsburg area as a youth visiting family, Bill retired in 1996 and moved north with his family. His passion was car racing, as it had been for his father before him. He raced cars for many years in Connecticut and raced for 20 years at the Riverside Speedway in Groveton. He was well known in racing circles for his technical expertise, at one time even helping set up Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s car at Daytona. He loved to build the cars and get them set for the track. He was also an avid pool player and was a multi-time league champion of the men’s pool league in Canaan. Bill was also a people lover, and he loved to be around people. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his quality of being honest to a fault. Always doing the right thing was an important quality to him throughout his life. Bill leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Dorothy (Rausch) Stebbins of Pittsburg; his son, William M. Stebbins, Jr., and wife Samantha of Pittsburg; a sister, Cyndy Brissette and husband Thomas of Washington Depot, Conn.; a brother, James Stebbins and wife Wendy of Havelock, NC; his step-mother, Nancy Stebbins of Pittsburg; a step-brother, Burton Peet and wife Lisa of Stewartstown; and a granddaughter, Lita Stebbins. He is pre-deceased by two brothers, Richard Stebbins, Jr., and Harrison ‘Skip’ Stebbins. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Stebbins may be made to either the 45th Parallel EMS, 46 Ramsey Road, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Pittsburg Fire & Rescue, 1684 Main St., Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

William M. Stebbins Sr.

July 12, 1953 - October 10, 2017