Maurice 'Buz' Stearns, 89

CONCORD — Maurice “Buz” Stearns, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord. He was lovingly surrounded by family members during his last hours.

Buz had a generous heart, a giving nature, and a kind attitude towards everyone. He had a lifelong passion for cars and spent many days tinkering in his garage. Building a Model A Ford and restoring a 1969 Mustang were two of his many favorite projects. Buz was a sports fan and always attended his grandchildren’s games. He could be seen at many UNH basketball games or following his favorite Patriots football team. He taught many Littleton-area children to ski. Buz was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. He extolled the virtues of hard work, compassion, and ethics in all of his children.

Buz married the late Nancy Jane Ross in 1958. The couple spent their early years raising four children in Littleton, then later lived in Laconia and Gilmanton. He had a long career working for New Hampshire’s Department of Transportation, with two notable surveying projects being the Cannon Mountain Tramway and the Mt. Washington summit building. Not one to retire, he continued his passion for cars by driving for several dealerships.

Buz is survived by his four children, Melissa Stearns-Hyde (Scott Hyde), Christine Bane (Vince Bane), Gordon Stearns (Jen Drinen), Carrie Stearns; and grandchildren, Allegra Hyde, Connor Hyde, Leah Bane, Tanner Bane, Lauren Stearns and Gary Stearns. He is also survived by his sister, Roberta Lavoie, and brother, Robert “Stub” Stearns.

A memorial service will be held at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord, this summer.