Rochdale: Stephen "Quiet Wolf" Bachand Sr., 67, made his journey to the Spirit World on January 2, 2023 at his home in Leicester, MA after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a proud veteran serving as a paratrooper in the US Army 2 ^nd of the 509 ^th , children's book author and illustrator, Native American artisan, and member of the Nipmuck community. He was a  life-long volunteer and in recent years concentrated his efforts in helping others heal, including creating the Caregiver Support Program for Pinkhippy.org.  He had a passion for music, nature, animals, history, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Family was the center of Steve's world.  He is survived by his beloved wife Del-Marie Bachand;  his children Stephen Bachand Jr. of Rutland and Kristi Bachand White of Charlton; grandchildren Marissa White, Griffin Bachand, and Reid Bachand; mother-in-law Lillian Chartier;  brothers-in-law Brad Chartier, Raymond "RJ" Chartier and his wife Debbie; sister-in-law Lee-Ann DiAnni and her husband John Pappas; several cousins and a community of close friends he also considered family.

In lieu of flowers and in support of his favorite charity, donations can be made to: Pinkhippy.org,

PO Box 86, Quinebaug, CT 06262.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.

"May you always fly with the eagles and run with the wolves. Until we meet again."

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.