Steven Skipper

BARRINGTON – D. Steven Skipper, 59, of Barrington, NH passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH, with family by his side.  Steve was born in Portsmouth, NH on August 3, 1963 to Robert E. Skipper, Jr. and MaryLou (Cabana) Skipper. 

Steve grew up in Dover, NH where he met his wife Dawn in 1984.  They married ten years later and made their home in Barrington, where they raised their two children, Justin and Abbey.  Steve was multi-talented and held a variety of jobs including working at Weeks Restaurant, Davidson Rubber, Right on Target, Prime Tanning, Seabrook Power Plant, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and UPS, to name a few.  Steve enjoyed spending time with his family, time outdoors, boating, gardening, car restoration and fixing things.  He had a great love for antiques, old cars and tractors.  He enjoyed making maple syrup each spring and attending the Eliot Tractor Show every summer.  Steve had a charming personality and everyone who knew him, loved him.  He will be deeply missed.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, David A. Skipper (1962-2003) and Robert E. Skipper, III (1958-2014), and his nephew, Robert E. Skipper, IV (1993-2008).

Steve leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Dawn, and his two children, Justin and Abbey of Barrington, sister, Darlene of Barrington, brother, Michael of Dover, uncle, Fred Cabana of Dover and several cousins from NC, AL and OK.

The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Jeff from Rochester Cornerstone VNA and Kristen and Taylor from the WDH Garrison Unit for providing such compassionate care during Steve’s final days.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 4-6pm at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover, NH.  A Memorial Service will follow at 6:30. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to a buffet dinner at Roger's Pizza, 869 Central Ave., Dover, to celebrate Steve’s life.

Assisting the family with cremation arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH, Manchester. To view Steven's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.