Stephen J. Gorham, 52, of Upton, died after a lengthy battle with illness. He was the son of Fred L. and Virginia A. (Cory) Gorham of Upton and a self-employed finish carpenter. Born in Worcester, he was a 1980 graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School. A military history buff, he also worked in World War II military equipment restoration for several years and had participated in World War II re-enactments. In addition to his parents, he leaves a sister, Donna Wolfgang of Upton, and several nieces and nephews, including Courtney, Michael, and Nicole Wolfgang of Upton. A memorial calling hour will be held in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, followed by a memorial service at 8 p.m. Private burial in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 1012, Upton 01568 or to the Community Covenant Church, 2 West Elm Street, Hopkinton 01748.