Stevens, Edith “Edi”:
Passed away on December 3, 2021, at Grand River Hospital at the age of 73 with her husband Bill at her bedside.
Beloved wife of Bill for 54 years.
Loving mother of Robert (Johanna Gabel), Dale (Jamie Steiner) and Michael (Shanna).
Cherished Grandma of Cohen, Caroline and Myles.
Dear sister of Doris Jones of Stratford, Eva Devenport of Bayfield , Lynn O’Hearn of Toronto and the late Margaret West.
Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Barbara (nee Williams) McKay.
The most important thing in Edi’s life was her family, especially after her grandchildren were born. She liked nothing better than hosting family get-togethers around the pool. Edi was a well-respected primary teacher and very much enjoyed working with her grade one students. Edi retired from the Waterloo Region District School Board after 25 years of service.
Edi’s family will receive relatives and friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Please RSVP on the funeral home website to attend the visitation.
A private funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street, West, Waterloo. Rev. Hugh Donnelly officiating.
You are welcome to join the family for Edi’s service via live stream at watch.nowmediaservices.com/knoxwaterloo. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Grand River Hospital – Cancer Centre or Knox Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Edi’s family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful dedicated nursing staff on the 5th Floor South at Grand River Hospital for the compassionate care Edi received during her final days. Also, the family expresses its sincere thanks to the outstanding Medical Specialists at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Edi’s memorial.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edith Stevens Friday December 3rd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario