Stephen Arkell

Stephen J. Arkell

BRENTWOOD - Stephen J. Arkell, 48 of 6 Gove Road Brentwood, died suddenly on May 12, 2014 of fatal gunshot wounds while on duty as a Brentwood Police Officer.

He was born in Stamford, CT on November 18, 1965, the son of Marion and Tom Arkell. He and his family moved to Brentwood in 1971. Steve attended Swasey School in Brentwood and Exeter Junior High and Senior High School. After earning a bachelors degree from UNH in 1988 he embarked on a career as a builder. Steve was a well-respected coach in soccer, lacrosse, and baseball for his two daughters and many other local youths. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, boater and general outdoorsman.

Steve began his police career in 1999 with the Brentwood Police Department and was also the animal control officer for his hometown. He was a dedicated husband, father and tireless community volunteer.

Steve is survived by his wife of 21 years, Heather (Piper) Arkell; daughters, Kimberly and Lauren; parents, Marion and Tom Arkell of Brentwood; brother, Jeff and wife Robin of Brentwood; brother David of Dover, as well as many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

A Public Safety Walk Thru will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 4 - 7 pm at Exeter High School.

A Public Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at 11 am at Exeter High School William Ball Stadium.

Public Calling Hours will be held on Thursday May 22nd from 10 am - 4 pm at Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Stephen Arkell Fund

c/o TD Bank

53 Church Street

Kingston, NH 03848

Or any TD Bank Location

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Public Safety Walk Thru -

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

4 - 7 pm

Exeter High School

Blue Hawk Drive

Exeter, New Hampshire 03833

Directions to Walk Thru

Memorial Service -

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

11 am

Exeter High School

William Ball Stadium

Blue Hawk Drive

Exeter, New Hampshire 03833

Directions to Service

Visitation -

Thursday, May 22, 2014

10 am - 4 pm

Stockbridge Funeral Home

141 Epping Road

Exeter, New Hampshire 03833

Directions to Visitation

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From the Family of Officer Stephen J. Arkell

To all who have supported our family following the tragic death of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, Stephen Arkell, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy were of great comfort during this difficult time.

Our family knew what a wonderful person Steve was, but we did not realize just how many lives he enriched. Steve had a truly profound effect on everyone he touched, evident by all the stories we have heard and all the outpouring of goodwill we have received during these past few weeks.

All your thoughts and prayers will continue to give us strength and comfort as we deal with our loss.

Gratefully,

The Arkell Family