Steven L Hackett

Steven “Steve” Hackett passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 82, in his home in Campton, NH. His battle with several forms of cancer showed his courage in the face of life’s challenges. Despite the discomfort, Steve stayed strong until the end.

Steve is survived by his loving wife Joyce; son, Marc Hackett and his wife Lisa along with their two sons, Jake and Luke; daughter Michele Hackett; sister Sue Casker and her husband John as well as their children Steven and Michael and their families and several cousins.

Steve was co-captain of the football team and played lacrosse at Irondequoit High School in his hometown of Rochester, NY. He met the love of his life, Joyce, while both were attending college at Miami University of Ohio. The two celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just last week.

After his commission with the Marine Corps, Steve worked in Human Resources with the DuPont Company and subsidiaries. He retired early so that he could enjoy his many interests, which included fly fishing, camping out west, golfing, skiing and was very active in his community. He was a charter member and held various office positions with the Pemigewasset Trout Unlimited organization.

Steve will be honored in a ceremony in Spring 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center where he was known as Captain Steve due to giving many boat tours of the lake. Donations may be sent to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, PO Box 173, Holderness, NH 03245.