SARANAC - Stephen W. Tedford, 65, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home in Saranac after going to battle with Glioblastoma.

Born in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of Howard (Sam) and Rose (Rossi) Tedford. He graduated from Saranac Central school in 1973. He ran and owned Tedford Inc. with his brother Mike for over 34 years. He had many passions that included, the garage, snowmobiles, hunting, four-wheelers, his corvette, motorcycles, and his twin grandsons.

He was a member of Corvette Club, Saranac Fire Department, Mountain Lyons Snowmobile Club, Lonesome Lodge Hunting Club, Lonesome Dove Hunting Club, Big Horn Hunting Club, Post 1618 Sons of the American Legion, and Elks Club.

He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Tedford Garvey (Jay), grandchildren Will (Buffalo Bill) and Sam (the man) as he lovingly called them. He is also survived by brothers Michael Tedford (Linda), and Jeffrey Tedford (Lisl), and his favorite sister Mary Ellen Hotaling (Chris). Also survived by nephews Michael, Jim, Matthew, Drew, and his favorite niece Marissa. He picked up along the way niece Vicki, Kayla, Heidi and a nephew Kris. He was lucky enough to have two great nephews and a great niece. He is also survived by partner and caretaker Deborah Hurd.

The Tedford family would also like to extend a huge thank you to Stacy Love, "Fred's" caretaker.

Steve and Stephanie would also like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Alissa Thomas and Dr. Brandon Liebelt. We cannot thank you both enough for all that you do for your patients. Your compassion, knowledge, and empathy were shown continuously throughout our time together.

We would also like to say thank you to Judy for all her efforts to keep dad's helpers coming in. Judy has held the garage together for years and has become part of our family. We love you Jude! We would also like to thank all the family, friends, volunteers, sitters, and others who stopped by to help or just visit and to everyone who brought food and favorite desserts. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated by all of us.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held next summer.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Saranac Fire Department or North Country Cancer Fund.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.