Denton, Stephen J. of New Bedford, formerly of Boston, Dec. 14, 2018. Son of the late Paul J Denton and Kathleen A (Duggan) Denton. Father of Alexander Denton of North Billerica and his partner Katrina Walther. Former husband of Marilyn (Speer) Denton. Brother of Kathleen Kammerman of Portland, ME, Christine Denton of Tuckahoe, NY, Elizabeth Worsham of Oldsmar, FL and the late Paul S Denton. Steve is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Owen and Ava, several nieces and nephews, students from the Teen Art Internship Program "TAIP", along with a countless number of close friends. Visiting hours will be held Thursday Dec. 20 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington from 4pm to 8pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment private. Memorial celebration to be held in January 2019. Details to come.