BRIDPORT- Stephen W. Wells, 64, of Snake Mountain Rd. died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Porter Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Enosburg, VT August 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Kenton J. Wells and Geraldine (Longe) Wells Newton. He was a retired truck driver for S.D. Ireland of Williston He served in the United States Army in Viet Nam War and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. Stephen was a member of the American Legion, of Middlebury and the V.F.W. of Middlebury. He enjoyed working with and caring for his horses. Family members include his companion of 11 years, Madelyn LaFountain of Bridport; and her children, Linda Goodspeed of Vergennes, Minda Brown, of Bridport, Wilfred J. LaFountain Jr. of Salisbury, Brenda Sampson of Addison and Andrea LaFountain of Bridport, his stepfather Clinton Newton of Morrisville; three sons, Michael Wells, John Wells, and Lucas Wells; a stepdaughter, Amy Sunderland and a stepson Jamie Mitchell; one sister, Linda Cary of Jeffersonville. He was predeceased by his wife, Darlene (Alger) Wells. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Brandon with Rev. Richard White, pastor of Brandon Congregational Church, officiating. Military honors will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury.