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Steven Joseph Drolet, of Sierra Madre, CA, age 61, passed away July 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the youngest of nine children born to Muriel Marie (Duffy) Drolet and Edwin George Drolet, in Los Angeles, CA.  Steven grew up in Alhambra, where he attended Alhambra High School. In his early twenty's he moved to Dana Point with his parents where he began his 30 year employment as a courtesy clerk with Ralph's grocery stores. His achievements and pride in his work earned him many accolades and acknowledgements. Steven attended Saddleback Junior College where he explored many fields of study, including Russian history and art. The latter inspired his life long passion and artistic creativity.

In 2002, Steven moved to Sierra Madre, CA where he lived with his brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. While continuing to work at Ralph's in Arcadia, he began his many years of volunteer work in the community. Steven was active in working at the Women's Club, The Spero Foundation, Sierra Madre Rose Float Association, and Civic Club. Steven was a staple at the many businesses in town during his daily walks and enjoyed spending time talking with the people he met,  all of whom became friends. 

Steve greatly enjoyed his independence. In 2011,  he moved into his own apartment in Sierra Madre.  It had been his often stated desire to have his own place "down the road".  Steve's passion for art led him to the Adaptive Recreation program where his art was shown at numerous galleries, including the Pasadena Art Walks. He was a member of the Pioneer Group, a program developed for special needs adults. Villa Esperanza Services provided him with daily programs at Dimensions, which included day trips, classes in math and geography, and art. 

Steven was fortunate to have travelled the world. His adventures included Canada, Greece, France, England, Ireland, Portugal and a number of European countries while cruising the Seine and Danube. His love of photography allowed him to relive these trips through the albums that he enjoyed putting together. 

Steven will be deeply missed by his siblings: Brian (Barbara) Drolet, Diane Drolet, Bonnie (Tom Harvey) Drolet, Patrice (Robert) Martin, Nancy (Tim) Waters, Greg (Christy) Drolet, Kevin (Colleen) Drolet, and Frank (Jennifer) Drolet. Steven was a loving uncle to 25 nieces and nephews and 15 grandnieces and nephews. He leaves behind hundreds of friends from the time he grew up in Alhambra, to his 20 years in Sierra Madre, and all of these people he considered to be his family.  A very special thank you to the wonderful caregivers, Felipe, Myra, Jesus, Danielle and all the others who cared so deeply for Steve over the past years. The family wishes to thank the compassionate, caring staff of Vitas Hospice for providing exactly what Steven, and his family, needed over the past 10 months. 

Steve was a great story teller, and those stories will live on for generations.  Steve had a well-lived life, was a great brother, and terrific uncle, and a good friend to all who knew him. 

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Rita Church at 4pm. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Villa Esperanza Services in Steven's name at villaesperanzaservices.org and follow the donation prompts to acknowledge the gift is in Steven's name. 

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