| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
2/26/2018 Bob and MaryLou Smith
Westminster, VT, United States
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was our son Daniel’s soccer coach at Mount Ida College from 2002-2005. There were 3 students entering Mount Ida that year as freshmen, and Steve made the kids and their families feel an immediate part of the soccer family. He was a big part of why our son (and we as well) fell in love with Mount Ida. He had a way of coaching that was truly heart-warming to see. He had a giant heart and he will be missed. He will never be forgotten by the Mount Ida community or us. Thank you Steve.
2/26/2018 Rosalie Blum
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I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He truly fit the description of "a great guy" who was always willing, able and eager to lead or help in whatever needed doing. His memory will always be present on the Mount Ida campus and in the minds and hearts of all who knew him. Most sincere condolences to Trixie and the family.
2/26/2018 Mike Bosco
Canton, MA,
Trixie, I'm so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was a great man. He'll be missed by all of the people that he touched at Mount Ida. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
2/26/2018 Dave Fear
Bristol., , England
Hi Geoff, yes I played with Steve at Keynsham Town for a few years and played against him on many occasions also. He was not only a great player but a true English Gentleman and a great friend. I know from marking him he was a real handful to play against but hard and reasonably fair !! We shared so many different stories that I couldn't possibly share with the family but one was a cracker. We won the Western League at a canter one season and played Torquay Utd reserves at Plainmoor last game. We took a coach load of supporters with us and Alan Williams was our manager. As it was last game so we went out on the town after the game. We were told the coach was leaving 10pm and they gave us a pick up Point on the promenade at Torquay. I was Skipper and looked around a night club where all the lads were making friends with the local young ladies. I looked at my watch and it was 12:30, we eventually left the club 1:30'and guess what, the coach had left !! Being pretty drunk we were laughing our heads off all of us frantically trying to get in a phone box to phone our wives and explain. We ended up getting to taxis back to Bristol (10 of us ) and most of us went straight to various grounds to play for our Sunday morning teams not getting home until 2 pm Sunday. It made Radio Bristol news and we were quite famous for a little while. I would have loved to be there to say goodbye as would a lot of his Bristol friends, please pass on our love to his family and our deepest sympathy for the loss of a lovely man, best wishes Dave Fear
2/26/2018 Robert Jenkins
Bristol, , England
Steve and I grew up together in Bristol, England. Steve’s father was my mother’s brother, and Steve’s mother my father’s sister. Our two families were very close. Steve honed his sporting skills in our respective back gardens where we spent endless hours kicking a football, and breaking a few windows in the process. Steve’s dad Harry was an excellent footballer and his son inherited and learned his skills from him. Steve was always a relaxed, easy going, friendly and open character. We never argued and had wonderful times together, whether it be in our back gardens, on the Bristol Downs, or Weston Super Mare beach. However, put Steve on a football or cricket pitch and he became a highly focussed, talented and very competitive player. We organised snooker competitions in his small family dining room, we spent hours playing Subbuteo tournaments where England always won the World Cup! We had a secure and loving childhood surrounded by parents and endless aunties and uncles. Little wonder that Steve, supported by the love of his life, Trixie, developed in to a loving, caring husband and parent determined to share his good fortune, skills and love with those around him. It’s not what you do or say, it’s how you make people feel that matters. Steve made people feel good. Steve was a true English ‘gentleman’ whose life was well lived. He will be hugely missed. The Jenkins family send all our love, thoughts and prayers to the D’Arcy family.
2/26/2018 David Kelly
Castletownbere, , Ireland
Met Steve through mutual friends of ours (Derven&Lori O Shea), instantanly we were taken by how much of a gentleman Steve was. Had the pleasure of having Steve visit our house one evening on his visit to Ireland for a pizza and bbq. Everyone that met him that evening also mentioned that he was such a real genuine guy. I know he’s going to be sadly missed by many and our condolences go out to his family and friends. Met he rest in peace.
2/26/2018 Leah
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Thinking about you all during this difficult time. Steve will be remembered often and loved always.
2/26/2018 The Montplaisir’s
Fort Valley , GA, United states
So sorry for the loss of your dad Tom! Now you have a shiny star that will be watching over you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
2/26/2018 Ian Stone
Mineola , NY, USA
“ Steve was a fantastic role model to me as a footballer, cricket player, and then a Coach. My family and I were fortunate enough to be associated with him through Keynsham Town Football Club among other places. Steve was not only a phenomenal athlete, but was always an absolute gentleman. RIP from Ian Stone, and my Mum Mary.
2/27/2018 Liz True
Sedgwick, ME, United States
Dear Trixie and family, So many MIC students and Day Camp campers were fortunate to have Steve as a mentor. I so enjoyed working with him and appreciated all he did to make Mikayla feel welcome at camp. She has been a day camp counselor here in Maine for the last three summers because of her positive experiences at MIC. I hope your many memories can sustain you through the difficult time ahead. Liz
2/27/2018 Joe and Clare Campbell
Dublin, , Ireland
We shall never forget the help, support and encouragement that Steve gave to our son Joseph when he arrived at Mt. Ida college as a 19 year old from Ireland. Steve was the main reason that our son stayed with Mt Ida. We got to know Steve very well and my wife and I are heartbroken by the sad passing away of Steve. Our son now does the job that Steve did so brilliantly at Mt. Ida for all those years, and I know that Steve may be gone, but will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace... Joe And Clare
2/27/2018 Kim Nix
Waltham, MA,
Dear Trixie and family, I am thinking of you at this difficult time, and I hope that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared. Steve was a great guy and he will be missed tremendously. I am sorry for your loss. With sympathy, Kim Nix
2/28/2018 Finbarr Clancy
Annapolis , MD, USA
When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There's a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone Rest In Peace my friend
2/28/2018 Lynne Ellis
Bristol, , Uk
Trixie, Tom, Sam & Families We send our sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time. Steve was a lovely man & we have such great memories of him especially as James’s coach at Mt Ida College. We came over from UK every November because for 4 years running The Mustangs reached the finals winning every one. Steve’s influence & love of the beautiful game was an inspiration to all. We will always remember him. RIP Steve. Thinking of you all Lynne, Graham, James, Danielle & Scarlett Rose Ellis
2/28/2018 June Brake
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My funny memory is when we came to Boston for the New Year and after a few drinks came up with a game. The adults had to choose a favorite song, the kids would play it through youtube and you had to guess who chose it. Steve chose Dire Straights but he couldn't keep still as soon as it came on he was up playing air guitar so we all knew it was his song!
2/28/2018 Rob
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From Rob Steve was a sports fanatic from a very early age. He was 2 years 8 months younger than me but as soon as he could kick and throw a ball we were best mates. Our two families lived on opposite sides of the city but always met up twice a week and had annual holidays together. If the families weren’t meeting up we’d make our own arrangements. At the age of seven Steve would take a 10 mile bus journey across Bristol on his own to come to our prefab so that we could play football in our garden or on the Downs. The Downs was a flat, open common area of grassland. Ideal for football, cricket and picnics. We made football posts from bamboo canes tied together with string which sadly collapsed when struck by the ball. We mowed the grass very short in our garden to create a cricket pitch and I can remember at least two windows being broken after badly played shots! We couldn’t afford golf clubs so we created our own from suitable sticks we found. Another window was broken by an attempted drive down the side of the house! We played Subbuteo or snooker when the weather was bad. When both our families had cars, trips to the coast were common. Weston super Mare beach was a favourite with its flat, hard sand, ideal for football, cricket, athletic competitions, tennis, kite flying and making sand castles. The only drawback was that when we had our picnic lunch we would almost certainly have sand in our sandwiches! Steve’s sporting career took off at school. It was clear he was a multi talented sportsman. He represented the city of Bristol in many sports. He was an easy going, modest character, eager to please, keen to do his best. He ‘got on’ with everyone. It was no surprise that in later years he wanted to share his talent, knowledge and enjoyment of sport with others. He did this with great success. I was fortunate to have had Steve as a cousin and friend. We were both fortunate to have been brought up in a strong, loving, caring family environment. Steve will be greatly missed.
2/28/2018 BIDFM- Medfield
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family
2/28/2018 Tony Payne & family
Taunton , , England
Steve was a real gent, was always smiling and a good friend especially during his time at Taunton Town. A football legend, RIP Steve xx
3/6/2018 John Groulx
Malden, MA,
Trixie, my deepest sympathies to you. I heard from some folks at Mount Ida that he was battling cancer, then I heard more recently that Steve had passed away. He was always a friendly, helpful, and kind person. I cant imagine how difficult it is for you, but I wish you and your entire family peace and comfort. Regards John
3/7/2018 Giovanni Pacini
Squantum, MA, US
I just discovered today about the passing of Steve D'Arcy. Allow me to extend my most sincere condolences to his entire family during this difficult time. Steve was friend and colleague in the game we both love; soccer. I had the privilege to have competed against his well organized Mt. Ida teams many years back. The high level by which they played was testament to his preparedness as a coach. He exemplified grace and dignity whether it was win, loss, or draw. The coaching community has lost a good one.
3/8/2019 Sean Fox
Mount Pleasant, SC,
My Heart is broken right now not only to her of my Coach's passing but that I was unaware of his medical condition and not knowing of the services. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and family who adopted the first year team at Mount Ida as his own "LADS" and made us a fantastic team to start his legacy there. I have tons of memories and good times with COACH. I will never forget him.
10/16/2020 Michael Hallett
Hillsborough, CA, United States
I am seeing this only now and am very saddened by the lateness of my discovery. Steve and I went to school together and played football and cricket on the same teams and really were good friends. The days at Clifton St Vincents were classic. We won the Gloucester Youth Shield at the Bristol City ground under lights! Steve was a delight to know and I spoke to him a few years ago just after he retired. Steve my old friend, rest in peace and may we always be friends. Mike Hallett, California