Stephen Paul Whitley

A tribute: How do we say goodbye? Our lives changed forever on Friday February 10th, 2023.

Stephen Paul Whitley, 34, was born in Saranac Lake, on January 3rd, 1989. Our family will never know which pain is worse: the shock of his death or the ache for what will never be. Known by all who loved him as “Paul”, he was an artist, a dreamer, a lover of nature, a genius, and a comedian whose life truly was too big for this world. Everyone he met instantly became his best friend, and he leaves a legacy of generosity that knows no bounds.

Left to keep his memory alive are his wife Annie of Elizabethtown, his parents Stephen and Pamela Whitley, his beloved sons Ryker and Maddox, grandparents Tom and Peggy Callaghan and Gloria Gravlin, siblings Vanessa (Brad) Methot, Meagan (Bryan) Lucey, and Eric (Mckenzie) Whitley. In addition to that he leaves behind his nieces and nephews; Alyssa, Riley, Hayden, Jackson, Hunter, Aubreigh, Chloe, Abel, Bryson, and Kemper. He also leaves a special bond behind with his many cousins and aunts and uncles. Stephen Paul is predeceased by two of his grandfathers; David Whitley and Bill Williams, and his uncles; Dallas Whitley and Neil Charron.

Stephen Paul: we will keep your memory alive through the stories we share with each other, the laughter you left behind, the love you shared with us all, but especially with the life we share with your children. We are shattered that our lives have to go on without you, and we will never be the same. Your family and friends will mourn this incomprehensible loss for the rest of our lives.

Calling Hours will be held at Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Tuesday, February 21st from noon to 2p.m. with Mass following at St. Alphonsus Church starting 2:30PM.