Steven Elliot Shoer
Born on March 18, 1944 in Winthrop, Massachusetts.Passed on May 5, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida.
Steven Elliot Shoer passed away peacefully with dignity at his home in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by immense love and care, after a valiant battle with illness on May 5, 2026.
He is survived by his loving family. His adoring wife Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Strifler. His two loyal sons Jeffrey and Brian Shoer along with grandson David Shoer. His sister Susan Shoer endearingly referred to as ‘Sista Susie’. His nephews Ross (Audrie) Mahoney and Justin (Heather) Mahoney, Scott (Gina) Shoer and Andrew (Alicia) Shoer. His niece Chenoa (Emilio) Flippen of Philadelphia, PA. The cherished children of Elizabeth: Brian (Toni) and Amanda Prokopowich and their respective children Nick and Carson who fondly referred to their grandfather as T.T.. He will also be dearly missed by a large number of cousins spread throughout the United States.
Never to be forgotten, he was predeceased by devoted wife of 33 years, Miriam Shoer of Revere, MA. His parents Leo and Sylvia Shoer and brother Jerold ‘Jerry’ Shoer of Peabody, MA with whom he shared many antic-filled times.
Deeply touching the hearts and funny bones of so many, making countless friends in all areas of his life. He had a larger than life presence, yet humble, loving and generous to the core. Infamous for bringing joy to children and adults alike with his Donald Duck voice — to this day some simply refer to him as just that.
He spent his formative years on Boston’s North Shore (Peabody/Salem). The most senior male of his generation, he became the de facto godfather figure to the entire Shoer family.
Overtly proud of his military service in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era, with various postings including the USS Constellation and Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
Accomplished in business, moving from New England in the early 70s with his wife and baby son to run International Lacquer. Then adding Ferox and eventually Bridgecote/Feroguard to the group of long standing industrial coatings manufacturers in Montreal, QC.
He was a die hard Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR and IndyCar racing. At one time even drag racing his modified ’76 Corvette Stingray in Napierville, QC. Along those lines, he was an avid driver, and rarely let anyone else take the wheel.
He shared a passion for golf with his parents and brother, which he once played and continued to watch on a regular basis. Known as a true sportsman, he played organized broomball, softball, and touch football in Kirkland, QC.
He was a boating and motorcycling enthusiast, enjoying both passions on numerous trips to Lake Winnipesauskee, NH including several during Laconia Bike Week. Countless memories were made over the years in the Lakes Region with close family and friends at ‘Camp Clayman’. His grandest bike trip was to Harley Davidson’s 100th Anniversary in Sturgis, SD with good friends Sheldon Betsalel and Michael Festa.
From the days of reel-to-reel audio, 8-track tapes, cassettes to CD’s he always loved music. For favorite albums second tapes were needed after the first ones wore out. From music to the spoken word he left us with many takeaways. One in particular during the last months of his life was, “Enjoy everything!”.
He loved and cared with so much heart. He did it his way with dignity to the very end. Thank you for everything you gave to us, we will never ever forget them or you, and your life well lived. Enjoy everything, that’s what he would want us to do!
Much gratitude to Dr. Amit Barochia and his medical team, Health First Hospice, Dr. Gary Dana and his staff, as well as the Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Home.
There will be a celebration of life in the near future.
