Passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Eckert) Stephens (2002). Cherished father of Neil and Linda, and Joe and Dinette all of Kirkton. Proud GP of Kelly and Jared Bourne, Amanda and Shawn McLean, Jake Stephens and Nicole Harding, Jeff and Meghan Stephens, Grace and Kay Weber, and Hannah Stephens and great-grandpa of Grayson, Cooper, Kaelan, Fiona, Norah, Lily, and Mick. Fondly remembered by his dancing partner Mildred Northcott, and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Larry, his parents Andrew and Pearl Stephens, and his sister and brother-in-law Helen and Gerald Francis.
You could find Joe out standing in his field sneaking a smoke. He was a man of many careers; a feed mill operator, truck driver, store and gas station manager, and a farmer. Joe would always agree with everyone and quietly do as he wanted.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, February 9th from 4-6 PM.
A private family graveside will be held at Kirkton Union Cemetery.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Doris Wragg
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Grandfather and great grandfather . He was such a friendly and welcoming man to any and all. My thoughts and prayers are with you Dinette and Joe and all of your family
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Neil & Linda, Joe & Dinette and your families,
We extend our condolences to you on the passing of your dear Dad and Grandfather. Joe was so unassuming, but friendly…especially when our paths crossed at Riverview Estates while visiting my parents there. May all your good memories help to ease the pain of his loss.
Carol Windsor
Joe & family
Very sorry for your loss. Extending my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
P.S. He makes that car look nice!
Rebecca Wilder
My deepest condolences to the Stephens family. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time
Walt and Brenda Vermunt
Our condolences to the Stephens families. May Joe’s pleasant nature warm your reflections of time together.
Walt and Brenda Vermunt
Karen Insley Windsor and family
Deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda and families. We remember a quiet, friendly gentleman with a warm smile. May your memories be a comfort to you during this time of sadness.
Brian Ballantyne
Joey, Dinette, and family,
My thoughts are with you, I am sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather.
Ross and Marilyn Robinson
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time
Doris Richardson
Neil, Linda, Joe, Dinette and families:
A mild mannered and pleasant man, Joe always had a smile and quiet words of conversation. Always enjoyed seeing him during his time in the Woodham service centre. I remember good times as well at the Stephens family reunions from many years ago which a couple of times were hosted at his parents farm. You will have many memories to share. Sincere condolences to you all.
Doris Richardson
Joan Francis
Neil and Linda Joe and Dinette and family
My deepest sympathy
May all your fond memories be a comfort at this sad time
Nancy Hodgert
My condolences to the families
Steve Overholt
To all the family….our thoughts are with you at this time. Keep your memories close to your heart.
I have memories of working with your dad at Cooks Centralia. We played tricks on“No Sew Joe”. He was always a good sport.
Tyler & Melanie Bourne
To the entire Stephens family, thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending our deepest sympathies.
Dorothy Gaiser
My deepest sympathy to the Stephens family and Mildred Northcott. We enjoyed many nights of dancing with Joe over the years and always an enjoyable socializing time. He was always a pleasant friend.
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Thinking of the Stephens family as you gather together your memories for Joe’s celebration of a long life.
Elaine Stephen
To Joe, Dinette, Neil, Linda and families, we express our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father
Elaine Stephen and Fred Miller
Joyce King
Dear Neil and Linda and Family, Sorry to read of your family patriarch passing recently. Often have driven by the family farm on my way to London for various reasons with the intention of stopping in but never seemed to have enough time to do that. Hard to believe it’s been almost 50 years since we were all young pups at C.C.A.T.!! May your countless memories and stories of your dear dad/grandfather and great grandfather help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Joyce King (Ireland) (FSM with Linda).
Keith and Liz Selves
Our condolences to all the Stephen’s family in the passing of Joe.
Rod McNaughton
To the Whole Stephens Family.
You Have Our Deepest Condolences.
We Fondly Remember Joe Being a True Country Gentleman from “Kirkton “
Rod & Randy McNaughton ,Familys.
David and Cathie Paul
We are so saddened to read of Joe’s passing. He will forever be remembered as a smiling and happy person…an example of a kind and true gentleman. Keep all of your happy memories close and may you find comfort in them.
Alice Broom
Deepest sympathy to the entire Stephens family Herb and Alice Broom
Mary Ellen Finlayson
To the Entire Stephens families,
Thinking of you all during the loss of your dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.
Reflect on all the great memories, you all have had through the years with him.
Mary Ellen, Mark, Jack and Sam Finlayson
Wendy Pearson
I was sadden to hear the news of your passing Joe. It was an honour to know you. Rest in Peace my friend.
Mark Heimrich
Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda & families; & Mildred;
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Joe. You are all in our thoughts at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
George and Carin Marr
Our deepest condolences Joe and Dinette and family
Dianne Skinner
To Neil & Linda, Joe & Dinette and famlies : So sorry for the loss of your father you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the many memories
Scott and Arlene Thomson and family
Our Deepest Sympathies for your loss
Ron and Lynne Godkin
Our condolences to the entire Stephens family on the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. It is always difficult to say goodbye to a loved one.
Ron and Lynne
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the Stephens family on Joe’s passing.
Randy Stewart
Our sincerest condolences on your father’s passing. May the many memories allow for more smiles than tears. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Holland
Joe, Neil and families. condolences on your loss
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Neil & Linda, Joe and Dinette and families
We are saddened to hear of your loss and extend our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Pearce
Sending Sincere Sympathy to the Stephens family and Mildred. Joe was a wonderful neighbour and friend. Sincerely Nancy Pearce
Phyllis Mommersteeg
My deepest condolences to all in your loss,
Keep your wonderful memories close.
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Rob Farquhar
Our condolences to the whole Stephens family Rob & Linda Farquhar
Jeff Borland
To the Stephens Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Joe.
Jeff Borland
Marg Pavkeje
So sorry to hear about your Dad , Grampa and Great Grampa. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Margie
Dale Cook
Neil, Linda and Stevens family
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all on your fathers passing
Rob and Janet Bearss
Dear Stephens family: So sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man and a great neighbour. I know I speak for my Dad as well, deepest sympathies.
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family, he was such a great guy.
Jean Mills
Many memories of school days.
My sympathy Neil & Joe
Janet & Jason Beatson
Neil, Linda & Family
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Janet, Jason, Janessa, Jillian & Jaclyn Beatson
Brian & Lynd Sanders
Our sympathies So sorry for your loss
Doug and Sue Marriott
We would like to send our condolences to the entire family at this time. Joe always had a friendly smile and greeting whenever you saw him!
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
We would like to offer our deepest condolences Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda and Families.
Thinking of you all at this tender time and sending warm thoughts on the loss of your father and GP.
John and Sandy Ulch
We send our sincere sympathy to the Stephen’s Family. Lots of memories of Joe while in Kirkton. He sure was smooth on the dance floor !
Josh and Stephanie Dougall
We send our condolences to the entire family. Joe was a sweet quiet guy, getting to know him working at the MTS gas station in Woodham was a pleasure. Josh often saw him as he left or came back from a day of driving the feed truck. Rest in peace, Joe.
Becky
Our sincere sympathies at this sad time. Thinking of you all.
Becky, Jeremy and Evy
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry for your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time..Arlene & John Berendsen
Joyce & Frank Maas
Joe, Dinette & Family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Grant and Nida McMurchy
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s Passing
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Neil and Linda, Joe and Dinette and families. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.
He was a quiet wonderful man with a gregarious smile for all. Sincerest condolences from Paul and Sue Robinson
Wilma / Leroy Hoffman
Joe and Dinette
So sorry for your loss.
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Family.
Melonie Miller
Joe, Dinette, Neil & Linda & families
Our sincere condolences & prayers with all of you… never a good time to say goodbye to a dad or grandpa
Barry & Melonie Miller
Sylvester & Geraldine Grimminck
We were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. We remember the smile and his friendly greetings whenever we went to the gas station. Rest in Peace Joe.
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies
Grant Thomson
My thoughts are with you at this time
Wayne Carroll
So sorry for your loss. A true gentleman
Wayne Carroll &family