Today's posting to Steve's obituary brought memories of the two of us growing up in Coventry, RI.  I will say first, I did think of Steve on this just past 20th as karma did on the same date last year, even though we hadn't seen each other in a few years, I missed him and still do.  Our gym teacher Mr. Hopper called us The Two Amigos, we loved it.  RIP Steve!

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Steve. I shared a memorable lengthy two week passage as crew with him from Hobe Sound to Jamaica. Memories of being chased by pirates on our passage to Panama. All ended well. Then had the privilege of taking Catalyst and through the Panama Canal.  

Fond memories with captain Steve and his boat “Catalyst” taken from web cam at the Panama Canal Miraflores. 


32 years we spent working together...had great times, developed some advanced technologies.   Would have never made it without him.  Sorry for his loss, incredibly proud of his professional & personal accomplishments.

Steve was a wonderful part of my life and l was glad to be a part of his.  Our times together were always fun and crazy. I’m glad we stayed in touch throughout the years as he was always fun to talk to and reminisce with.  Love always. Kelly

Steve & Bev, Sandy & Rankin   
La Playita marina area,  Pacific side of Panama

San Cristobol island, a beautiful national park there in the Galapagos.

Steve wanted this photo for his sister, Shirley. Taken at Isla Mujeres.

The world will miss Steve Gould! 

Complex, argumentative, rebellious and the strongest, bravest man I ever met.  Agreed?  And so photogenic! Never took a bad picture. I'd like to share a few from 2013 to now.  I selected those from various countries which reflect his chosen retirement profession of sailing, or was it repairing  & maintaining.  I too knew every inch of  Catalyst, grateful she was in such capable hands and successfully sailed around the entire planet. 

We had the pleasure of meeting Stephen in La Linea, Spain in September 2019. We had connected online only a few days earlier before boarding his floating home. Stephen welcomed us, and the jars of peanut butter he had been unable to attain and kindly asked us to look for, onboard with open arms and a broad smile. We spent the next few months with Stephen on s/v Catalyst, sailing it to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and eventually to St. Lucia to finnish off his circumnavigation. What lovely memories! We are happy to have shared these experiences and humbled by the wisdom he shared with us, on sailing and life. Our condolences to Stephen's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

In 2012, we met Steve in Panama before our Pacific crossing.  Later that year, he then joined us on our boat in Tahiti sailing with us from Tahiti to New Zealand which made for some fun, crazy months.  We truly appreciated his help, sailing knowledge and kindness.  One instance, in particular, was when a fellow sailor ran aground and holed his vessel in Western Samoa.  There was no place to haulout, so Steve spent days  making fiberglass repairs under water at the dock … not an easy job.  Steve worked endlessly without complaint for basically a stranger, and these repairs enabled the owner to continue sailing.  It was such a very generous and selfless act which reflects his kind heart.  Rest In peace our dear friend you will be missed.  Sandy & Rankin Tippins, s/v Gypsea Heart

I hadn't heard from Steve in a couple of years,  the last I knew of his world voyage was when he was off the coast of Thailand,  he always included beautiful photos of his adventures, happy to know he completed his journey!  I wondered if he was back in Florida, I would have loved to have gotten together again as I live in southwest Florida now.  We were very close growing up, I have a lot of great memories of Steve, too numerous to mention here!  May he rest in peace.

I'm so sorry for all that you've been thru.  I'm having a lot of trouble getting around these days, so I'll not be able to attend the service...Flowers are on their way... But my heart is with you.

Love,
Aunt Nancy

OBITUARIO

Stephen J. Gould

26 junio, 1949 – 20 junio, 2020

Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens

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