Memorials

STEPHENS—In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Laura L. who passed away a year ago, December 2, 1978.
You meant so very much to us,
But nothing we can say
Can tell the sadness in our hearts
As we think of you each day.
You always tried to do your best,
Your family came before yourself,
Your heart was true and tender loving.
So many things to share with you
Had you been left to stay.
Though absent, you are very near,
Still missed, still loved and always dear.
--Remembered by husband Archie, daughters, Charmain, Vicki, and Kim, sons Larry, Rudy, Tom, Jack, Allan, Paul, Philip and Marty.
Manitoulin Expositor, Wednesday, December 12, 1979
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

STEPHENS--In memory of Mark T. Stephens, April 5, 1957 - December 16, 2004.
Christian, now thy race is run,
Thy Heavenly Father's called thee home;
There thou shalt shine fair as the sun,
In the presence of the uncreated One,
No morning cloud, nor sable night,
"But dwell in everlasting light."
Always in our hearts and thoughts, till we meet again. Lovingly remembered by your wife Patty and sons Hugh, Caleb, Nathan, Marcus and Patrick.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 11, 2006

STEPHENS--In loving memory of Marianna Stephens who passed away September 28, 2005.
We long to see your smiling face
But no, you've gone to another place
No longer suffering, no longer in pain
Our lives will never be the same
Have a restful sleep
Until we meet again...
Love, Susan, Mike, Brock and Ashley.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 27, 2006

STEPHENS--In memory of my sister Marianna, September 28, 2005.
You are always on my mind,
No matter what I do.
All the time within my heart
Your presence I miss,
Your memories I treasure
Loving you always,
Miss you a lot.
Your sister, Marylee.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 27, 2006

STEPHENS--In memory of my sister Marianna, September 28, 2005.
Your presence we miss
Your memories we treasure
Loving you always
Forgetting you never.
Cliff and Kay.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 27, 2006

STEPHENS--In memory of my beautiful wife Marianna, September 28, 2005.
Though your smile is gone forever
And your hand I cannot touch,
I still have all of my beautiful memories
Of the many years we had together.
Our memories are our keepsake,
With which I will never part.
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
I know you are with our beloved daughter Tanya.
Until we meet again.
Love Tom, Melanie, Rick, Scott and Josee.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 27, 2006

STEPHENS--In loving memory of Marianna Stephens, September 28, 2005.
Marianna, you were more like my sister than my cousin.
I will treasure my memories of you forever.
Love, Susan and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 26, 2007

STEPHENS--In memory of our beloved Tanya Marie, September 24, 1992.
Gone but not forgotten
And never shall you be
For you filled our lives with love,
Joy and happy memories.
Life goes on, or so they say
So we try to make it though each day.
To do the things we have to do
And every day we think of you.
Your music meant so much to you
It has now become a part of our lives too.
Sometimes a song will play and we
Think if we could return to that day.
Of all the things we would want to say
Or could there be a way to change
What took place
And put a smile upon our face
We have heard it said, Life is like a roller coaster
It has its ups and downs.
I guess we were at the highest point
The day you were born and remained there
For fifteen years
We struck bottom so suddenly
Then God took you by the hand and
Lead you to the Promised Land.
For those of us you left behind
You will always remain in our mind.
Your smiling face, your caring ways
Your loving touch, we miss more each day.
Our Tanya Marie, until we meet again.
Love, Dad, Melanie and Scott.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 27, 2006

STEPHENS--In loving memory of Tanya Marie Stephens, September 24, 1992.
Still remembered, still in our thoughts.
Tanya, you will always be with us.
Love, Susan, Mike, Brock and Ashley.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 26, 2007

STEWART--In loving memory of Arthur Stewart, February 11, 2008.
Every day, in some small way,
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are ever near,
Still missed, still loved, and ever dear.
Always remembered, Ray, Dorothy, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 11, 2009

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