Gary A. Stevens

CROWN POINT | Gary A. Stevens of Crown Point, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Gouverneur, N.Y., on July 16, 1946, Gary was the beloved son of Carl and Bessie (McEathron) Stevens. Gary lived passionately for his wife of 44 years, Peggy, his children, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his love of cooking for others. Gary worked for many years for Wassaic State Developmental Center in Wassaic, N.Y., where he had many roles. Gary's greatest accomplishments in life aside from raising his children was his involvement with the First Congregational Church of Crown Point, N.Y., where he was president for more than 20 years. Gary helped organize the First Congregational Church's Annual Strawberry Festival for many years, where you would see him in his glory cooking and enjoying time with his community. Gary was predeceased by his loving parents, Carl and Bessie Stevens of Harrisville, N.Y., and his father- and mother-in-law, Roderick and Barbara Drinkwine of Crown Point, N.Y. Gary is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Stevens (Drinkwine) of Crown Point, N.Y.; his daughter Casey Stevens of Hudson, N.Y.; daughter Penny Stevens (Doug) of Ticonderoga, N.Y.; son Graig Stevens (Jen) of Plainfield, Conn.; son Daniel Stevens (Janet) of Fries, Va.; Jenny Stevens (Roland) of Moira, N.Y.; Gary Stevens II (Heather) of Crown Point, N.Y.; Austen Stevens (Cassandra) of Moira, N.Y.; Charles Stevens of Moira, N.Y.; and Lee Stevens, unknown; his loving sister, Rosemary Charlton of Gouverneur, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. We would like to thank Elderwood of Ticonderoga and High Peaks Hospice for the loving care they provided to our father, and a very special thank-you to Pastor Dave Hirtle for his words of comfort and support during our father's last moments. Dave was not only the pastor, but a friend and confidant to our father many years and we were all thankful that he was there with us to help us say goodbye. Per Gary's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in loving memory of Gary to High Peaks Hospice of Essex County, N.Y., and to the First Congregational Church of Crown Point, N.Y.

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