George D. Stevenson
1929-2020
It is with great sadness that the family announce that George
Dougherty Stevenson of Old Ridge, NB, husband of the late Pauline
(Getchell) Stevenson passed away suddenly at Lincourt Manor Inc. on
Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 91. He was the only child of the
late Aubrey C. Stevenson and Gertrude (Scheider) Stevenson.
Pre-deceased by his wife Pauline who sadly passed away on November 1,
1971 and Great Grandson – Liam Matheson.
George is survived by five children Donald (Carole) Stevenson of
Rothesay, Joanne (Gerald) Christie of Oak Hill, Gordon (Sheila)
Stevenson of Crocker Hill, Kevin (Susan) Stevenson of St. Stephen and
David (Cindy) Stevenson of Old Ridge, all of NB.
Survived by eleven grandchildren -and seventeen great grandchildren
– Robert (Rachel) Stevenson – Noah, Zoey and Aubrey, Tony (Shelby)
Stevenson – Marshal and Bryce, Steven (Marla Anderson) Christie –
Benjamin, Kathy (Geordie) Hull – Emily and Zachery, Donna ( Daniel)
Leavitt – Hannah and Christopter, Shelley Chisholm – Tonisha Chisholm,
Laurie Stevenson – Lance, Meadow and Destinie Greene, Alyssa (Dan)
Dalton, Victoria (Michael) Stevenson-Harris – Julia, Amanda (Kyle)
Matheson – Kinsley, Amy Stevenson and Sean – Aislinn Warford and
brother-in-law Chester (Elaine) Getchell, several nieces and nephews.
George supported his family over the years by working at various
occupations including hauling wood, working at the Cotton Mill ,
Ganong Bros Ltd., running the projector at the Queen Theatre and
Manager of signage for the Department of Transportation District 8.
He operated his own flooring company and in later years expanded into
a cleaning business until retirement.
George enjoyed socializing and participating in several different
organizations. He was an elder of the Kirk McColl United Church, a
member of the Sus Lodge #7, Order of the Eastern Star St. Stephen
#8, Luxor Shriners of NB, Eastern Lodge #7 in Eastport Maine, Olive
Rebecca Lodge/Odd Fellows and Town and Country Square Dance Club.
Many Saturday nights were spent with George and Pauline hosting
gatherings that included music and square dancing. The evenings
typically ended with fish chowder and sweets at midnight at their
family cottage in Oak Bay, NB. He loved to dance and participated in
many events held by the various dance clubs. George would try anything
even flying lessons. He loved the CB Radio and Ham Radio Clubs. In
later years he developed a passion for wood carving with his friends,
spending time with his friend, Irene, and working on electronic
documents that told the family history. He enjoyed staying in touch
with family and friends through the internet.
Due to Covid -19 distancing regulations, there will be no public
visitation. A private family service will take place at a later date
to be announced with interment at the St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Heart and Stroke Foundation,
Charlotte County Cancer or the charity of ones choice would be
appreciated by the family. Donations can be made at Humphreys
Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family on line at
www.humphreysfh.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George D Stevenson 19292020..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick