Obituary of Elizabeth Stephens

STEPHENS, Esther "Elizabeth" (nee Orford) passed away at Parkview Nursing Home in Hamilton on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Colonel "Curly" Stephens. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael of North Bay, Bob and Sandra of Burlington, and Bruce of Erieo. Cherished grandmother of 19 and a great-grandmother and great-great grandmother to many. Predeceased by her sons Bill and his wife Marie, Ted and his wife Eileen, Lyle, Dwayne and his wife Barbara and her daughter Gail Rolston and her husband Bill.  Elizabeth was born on Manitoulin Island and moved to Port Dover in the late 1940's. She was a member of the Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge # 150 serving as Past Noble Grand. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all those who knew her, including the staff and residents at Parkview Nursing Home, where she received excellent care. A special thank you to all the staff that shared in Elizabeth's life. Friends are invited to share their memories of Elizabeth at visitation on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover, ON 519-583-1530.  A Rebekah Service will be held at 6:30 pm on Sunday. A Service to Celebrate Elizabeth's life will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 12 noon. The Reverend Kathryn Vance officiating. Cremation to follow. For those wishing donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca