Stephen M. Smedberg

SHREWSBURY

Stephen M. Smedberg, II, 37, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his home in Shrewsbury. He was born in Worcester, raised in West Boylston and spent much of his time on Cape Cod. He is survived by his parents, Kathryn McColgin of Folsom, CA and S. Myles Smedberg of East Falmouth; son, Stephen J. Smedberg of Worcester; fianc%C3%A9, Lia Underwood of Shrewsbury; sister and brother-in-law Heidi and Gene Fernandez of DeWitt, MI; nephews Jeffrey and Shane Slater of DeWitt, MI; sister Hinda Swartz of Holden; nephew Benjamin Swartz Guerrero of Holden; cousin Tom Sheldon of Worcester; his best friend Bruno and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his step-father Jim O'Keefe and grandparents Stephen and Floris Smedberg and Helen and Will Sheldon.

Stephen was self-employed as the founder & owner of SMS Contracting. He was a wonderful man, a Red Sox and Patriot's fan, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. Stephen was a devoted and loving father who enjoyed spending time with his son & family.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd at FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 W. Boylston Street, W. Boylston. Calling Hours are Tuesday, May 3rd from 4 to 7 pm. in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to benefit his son at the Stephen J. Smedberg Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund c/o Heidi Fernandez, 1015 E. Geneva Dr., Dewitt, MI, 48820.