Stephen S. James Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen S. James of Clinton, New York, born in Rutland, Vermont, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 9, 2026 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, David Lewis James and Dorothy James (Jones); his wife Gayle; his children, Cary and Clea James; his grandchildren, Anneliis and Graeme of Chicago; his children, Evan of Los Angeles and Lindsay of Utica; his sister Meg Averill; his nephews, Sam and Luke; his sister Amy James; his nieces and nephews, Jake and Rhys Ford; his sister Sharon (Robert Cropper); his nephews, Nick and German; his brother Paul-Gerhard Steinestel (Gisela) of Laichingen; and his friends, Michael Cawley, Karen Sammon and Will Cardamone (George).

Donations in Steve's name can be made to the Kirkland Art Center, the Kirkland Town Library, the Clinton Fire Department, or to a charity of choice.