Joseph’s Obituary
STEVENS, Joseph Robert “Joe” ~ Age 68, of Port Williams, Kings Co., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on April 17, 1951, in Berwick, Kings Co., he was a son of the late Reginald W. and Joyce H. (Veino) Stevens. Originally from the village of Morden on the Bay of Fundy shore, Joe was a graduate of West Kings District High School, Auburn. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Acadia University, Wolfville in 1974. Joe then studied photography at the Banff Centre and Performing Arts Management at Confederation College and later enrolled in the Library Technician program at N.S.C.C. Kingstec Campus, Kentville in 1987. He began his career in 1988 at Acadia as the Serials Assistant and in 1990 went on to the position of Assistant Cataloguer and later was promoted to Cataloguer. Joe was very knowledgeable and will be remembered for providing assistance to many during his time at Acadia. He was a proud foster parent supporter for many years. Joseph had many interests, was an avid reader and collector of books and movies. He enjoyed watching soccer, cricket, theatre, wrestling and was a connoisseur for many different kinds of beer. Joe enjoyed time spent with family, friends and at home in Morden. Surviving are his sister Shirley (the late Ronald) Hartling; brothers, Jim (Stephanie) and John (Nadine) Stevens, all of Morden; nieces and nephews, Tamara, Reggie, Charlotte, Jessica, Jeremy, Shannon & Stacey; great nieces, Maddie and Jordyn; great nephews, Luca, Jack and Maverick. A graveside service and celebration of his life will take place and announced at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Morden Community Association, Joe Stevens Memorial Fund for an endowment to a special collection at Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University (giving.acadiau.ca/JoeStevens) or to your favorite charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Robert Stevens April 17 1951 January 20 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia