Stephanie Marie Delaney lost her 11-year battle with Breast Cancer on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Venice, Florida at the age of 48.  Born in Newport, RI on October 8 ^, 1976, Stephanie graduated from Middletown High School in 1994. Stephanie attended Daniel Webster College where she obtained her single engine pilot license before transferring to URI where she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  After moving to Sarasota, Florida, Stephanie was employed by the Department of Family Services where she served as a child advocate.

An avid volleyball player, Stephanie played both beach and court, singles and doubles as well as team volleyball.  When she could no longer play, she was an avid supporter of MHS's girls team.

Pre-deceased by her father Nick Delaney, Stephanie leaves behind three children, Cameron Harnden of Nakomis, Fl; Melina Cortman of Venice, FL and Dylan Cortman of Sarasota, Fl: her brother Ethan Delaney, his wife Beth and their daughter Gwen of Middletown, RI; her brother Justin Delaney of NH and her mother Hollie Delaney of Middletown. Stephanie also leaves behind her amazing, supportive and loving friends in FL as well as RI.

Donations in Remembrance of Stephanie's life can be made to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842, where she volunteered for many summers.