Stephen H. Goodhue

PAXTON - Stephen H. Goodhue, 65, died in his home in Paxton on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, following a long courageous battle with cancer.  Steve was born in Boston and grew up in Wayland.  He was the Lead International Contract Negotiations Attorney for Wang Laboratories, Inc. for many years and subsequently as Legal Council for several corporations.  He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy, Middlebury College and received his law degree from Suffolk University.  He was an avid skier, tennis player, Patriots and Red Sox fan and longtime political conservative. Steve is survived by his longtime love, Candace Ford of Paxton; his beloved daughter, Kathryn Goodhue of Warren and her mother, Nancy Goodhue of Clearwater, Florida; brothers, Charles G. Goodhue, David L. Goodhue and his wife, Louise; nephews, Charles E. Goodhue IV and David J. Goodhue; and a niece, Marissa B. Goodhue. Upon his request there will be a casual get-together to celebrate Steve's life at the Ipswich Bay Yacht Club in August. In lieu of flowers donations on behalf of his daughter, Kathryn, may be made to the Massachusetts Special Olympics.  Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.