TOWN OF LUDLOW 2008 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

IN MEMORIAM
STEPHEN P. HOULE
04/17/42 - 10/19/08
Stephen P. Houle retired Building Commissioner for the Town of Ludlow passed away unexpectedly on
October 19, 2008. He served the Town for eight years with diligent enforcement of building and zoning
codes and his knowledge of the State Laws, Building Regulations and Town Bylaws were unmatched.
Mr. Houle was born in Southington Connecticut worked in the building trade’s field and was an
educator teaching building construction courses.
He served his country as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force ending his distinguished
career as a recruiter after twenty years of service and was also a certified glider pilot.
He was a communicant of Christ the King Church, a member of its men’s guild and was also a member
of the Polish American Citizens Club, the Swift Rivers Sportsmen’s Club the B.O.W.M., and the Dalton
American Legion.
Steve will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, his daughters Pamela and Laura (John) and his
precious grandchildren Paige and Heather whom he loved unconditionally.
Mr. Houle was a fascinating fun loving individual with many hobbies and interests. He loved to trap
shoot, fish, enjoyed boating, walking the trails at the Ludlow Reservoir with his loving wife Kathy by his
side and proudly showing his antique cars especially in the Memorial Day Parade. He was the king of
gadgets and could dance the night away. He always had a smile on his face and a place in his heart for
anyone who needed a helping hand. With his slapstick comedy, his tap dancing antics, and his zest for
life, Stephen Houle will always be remembered as a charismatic individual. May he rest in peace.