STEPHENS: Muriel Kathleen (nee Metcalfe)
Passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Saturday evening Nov. 30, 2013, Barrie, Ontario in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Ross A. Stephens. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Stephens and Ali Metcalfe. Predeceased by sisters Marg, Dorothy, brothers Robert and William. Predeceased by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Doug and Toady Stephens, Jim and Betty Stephens, Margaret and Bob Powell. Aunt Muriel was a wonderful and special Aunt to her family. She will be fondly remembered by her nephews Robert Stephens and his wife Lori June, Douglas Stephens, nieces Nancy McGrath and her husband Gerry, Mary-Anne Stephens, Sharon Livingston and her husband Don. Nephew Bill Metcalfe and his wife Jewel and by the rest of her nieces, nephews and their families. Muriel was born on October 12, 1915 in Burlington, Ontario and became a High School teacher and later moved to Barrie to teach French at Barrie Central Collegiate. She retired from teaching after Ross and she married. Muriel was very supportive to Ross in the clothing business and in later years to nephew Robert. Muriel was a long time member at Collier St. United Church and involved in U.C.W., a volunteer with RVH Auxiliary and member of the Lady Shriners. Muriel lived a long and fulfilled life with Ross and travelled around the world. The last few years since Ross's passing Muriel has lived on her own with a disability of lack of sight. The family is grateful to Doug Moon, Marion and Jim Tizzard, Ruth Wainwright, neighbours Bert and Sheila who supported her the last few years and to many other friends. A special thank you to Dr. Joseph Bailey, the nurses and caregivers at RVH and at home in her final days who provided compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Muriel's life will be held a the Collier St. United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Family interment to follow at the Barrie Union Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com