ALBANS, STEPHEN ANDREW - 1965-2004. The death of Stephen Albans occurred unexpectedly at his home in Saint John on September 19. He was the son of the late Constantine Albans and Elizabeth Albans of Baltimore, MD. Besides his mother, he is survived by his sisters Mary Rand and her husband Brian of Falmouth, ME, Kathy Coston and her husband Paul Leblanc of Boston, MA, Cecilia Albans of Virginia and Laura Albans and her husband Mark Anderson of Baltimore. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Nathan, Alexandra, Shane, Alethea, Malina, Stephen and Alister. Born in Baltimore, Steve grew up in Bangor, ME. After graduating from St. Francis Xavier University, Steve enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his career as a Marine, Steve served in South Korea, the Philippines, Okinawa and Hawaii and served in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. with the rank of Corporal, Steve completed a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maine and entered into his second career as a child protection worker with the Department of Family and Community Services in Saint John, Charlotte County, and Grand Manan. Steve was well versed in history and philosophy, and enjoyed many pursuits including sailing, rugby and travel. Steve's commitment to his personal values and his belief in the importance of his work, both as a Marine and as a social worker were always an example to his friends and family. Larger than life, Steve touched everyone around him in a special way. He will be missed. Resting at the A.W. Cavanagh Funeral Home, 91 Leinster Street (634-1712) with visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. The mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday September 23 at 12:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church followed by cremation. A reception will be held following the mass at A.W. Cavanagh Funeral Home. www.awcavanagh.com A memorial mass will also take place in Saint Jude's Chapel at Saint John's Catholic Church in Bangor, Maine on Saturday September 25 at 9:00 am followed by internment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.