Stephen Bachman Jr

Norwich-Stephen Bachman Jr., beloved husband, cherished father and proud papa passed away unexpectedly but peacefully August 9th while vacationing with his son in Sturgis, South Dakota. He was 67 years old.

Steve was a motorcycle enthusiast and a seasoned sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and riding his “bike” with his sons.

Steve always had a knack for working on cars and in his youth he restored a 57 Chevy and a 70 Dodge Challenger that he drag raced in Colchester.

After graduating from Montville High School in 1966, he honorably served his country in the United States Army and later in the Army Reserves. He was retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford where he worked as a machinist for 35 years.

Steve was a loyal friend and a dedicated family man. He was always willing to lend a hand and would have done anything for his kids and grandkids. He was a kind a generous soul who never asked for anything in return.

Steve is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 45 years Francine (Fran), as well as his daughter Stacey Lawton and son-in-law Michael, and his son Brian Bachman and daughter-in-law Aimee. His kind and generous heart is survived by his three grandkids, Ashley, Sydney, and Jacob who adored him.

Steve is also survived by his mother in law, Gisele Grandchamp of Stanstead, Quebec, and Jeffrey Grandchamp who was like a little brother and his wife Karen. He also leaves behind a sister, Diane Haftner, and his much loved Canadian in-laws.

Steve was pre-deceased by his mother and father, Doris Bachman and Stephen Bachman Sr., as well as his half brother William Elliot and father in law Harold Grandchamp.

Family and friends may visit Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 63 Norwich New London Turnpike, Montville on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Church, Maple Ave, Montville on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stephen’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Bachman family.