Passed away at peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice, Clinton on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Alex Stephen for 46 years. Dear sister and sister-in-law of David and Ann Kidd. Fondly remembered by her niece and nephew and her good friends Maureen, Kathryn, and Nancy. Predeceased by her parents George and Elizabeth Kidd and her sister-in-law Nancy Kidd.
Judy’s adventurous spirit took her out west as a child, where she earned her pilot’s license, a testament to her determination and love for new experiences. She dedicated her career to education, inspiring countless students as a teacher in Toronto and later as a supply teacher in Huron County. Her kindness, wisdom, and passion for learning touched the lives of many. Judy will be greatly missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 390 Oxford Street West, LONDON on Monday, March 31st at 11 AM.
Donations to Huron Hospice (Clinton) in Judy’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Cathrane Teall
Dear Alex. Sending you our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Judy. I know you will miss her terribly. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kate and Wink Teall
Ray and Linda McNichol
Mr. Stephen
Our condolences to you and your family.
Harry Dougherty
Dear Alex. So sad and sorry to learn of Judy’s passing and your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences at this time.
Harry Dougherty
Harry Dougherty
Dear Alex So sorry to learn of Judy’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. Harry Dougherty
Jim Moore
Alex
Joan and I extend our sympathies to you on the loss of your dear wife Judy . .Always enjoyed my conversations with her , her great sense of humour and infectious laugh . She was an excellent supply teacher whom I relied on greatly over the years . She will be missed .
Jim and Joan Moore
Nancy Kunder Malachowski
Alex: Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your wife, Judy. I never met her, but I know she must have been a very special woman. You were my favourite high school teacher, but I got to know you personally through Ron and Ann Hansen, and cleaning on Saturday mornings. You were always so interesting to talk to. I am so glad you found your soulmate to spend so many years with. I hope the wonderful memories of your time together will help you to heal your heart. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Nancy Kunder Malachowski
Nancy Denham (Schade)
Mr. Stephens, my sympathy to you at this time.
Marilyn Govier
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when I lived in Harpurhey couple doors down. Always a friendly wave & pleasant conversation. My sincere condolences.
Marilyn Govier
Bob and Lucille Eaton
Alex, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Wendy Case
Dear, Mr Steven. Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your wife. May happy memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Wendy (Kloss) Case
Phil Belk
Sarah and I are sending you are deepest sympathies Alex. Let us know if you need anything, we are only a door away.
Phil and Sarah Belk
Gary and Dianne Bennett
Gary and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Judy. I remember her always out working in her flower beds. She will be missed in our neighborhood.
Carolanne Doig
Mr. Stevens (Alex) and family – I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you at this sad time.
Brenda Mathers (Mrs. Roger G. Stephen)
So sorry for your loss Alex.
Maureen Scott
Dear Alex and family,
I’m so sorry about Judy’s passing and I’m thinking of you at this sad time.
Judy, old friend, you left us too soon. From the time we met when we were 15 at Thistletown High School, you were a constant and dear friend to me for almost seventy years.
And sometime in those seventy years you met and married Alex, the love of your life, and ended up living in Seaforth. A bonus for me, having you close by.
I’ll miss your wicked sense of humour, your sense of fun, your generosity, your ability to take the most ordinary occurrence and embroider the facts to make it a fascinating story and most of all, our long chats over a scotch or two.
Goodbye. Rest well, dear friend.
Jim McNichol
Danica and I send our condolences on the loss of Judy. Hopefully all the good memories will help you get through this difficult time. Jim & Danica
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Alex
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I remember Alex as the librarian and coming into Keatings
Pharmacy.
Jill Jervis
Dear Alex and family, so sorry for your loss of Judy, she was a beautiful person and you two were the best neighbours anyone could ever have, living beside you in Harpurhey for a few years and the shenanigans of our 4 kids, you never complained, Thankyou and enjoy your memories of you and Judy. Dave&Jill Jervis
Nancy Newton
Dear Alex, losing Judy is a great loss to all who knew her. I first met her in the late 1960s and we shared many adventures including taking students on a trip to Europe and Russia during Cold War days , an early adventure to the Caribbean and our infamous trip to the Middle East for a very hot summer. She was always Up for the challenges we met and never without a joke and smile. When she met you she knew she had met her life partner and it has been my pleasure to share these many years since with both of you. You have many wonderful memories to share and hopefully these will brighten the dark corners ahead.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
Dear Alex (Mr Stephen) and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Hold all your memories close at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
(one of your former students)
Carolyn Griffin
Dear Alex,
Ted and I were so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. We always enjoyed catching up with both of you at our chats across the street. We hope that the great memories you made together will help you get through this sad time.
Carolyn, Ted and Bruce Griffin
Trudy Groothuis (formerly Broome)
So sorry on the loss of your wife Alex. Our thoughts are with you.
Jayne and Brad Walsh
Alex, Brad and I wish to extend our sincerest condolences. I remember Judy for her incredible humour and genuine interest during our conversations. You certainly picked a good one. May your memories help to comfort you during this sad time.
Liz Scott
Mr. Stephen.
You have my deepest sympathy.
You and Judy were some of my favourite people when I worked in the Seaforth office. Always an interesting, lively discussion no matter the topic of the day. Have really missed those conversations.
Hope memories of a life well loved will comfort you.
Liz (Golding) Scott
David Onn
I did not know Judy as well as Alex but her presence at SDHS was always with a welcome smile. Alex, I know she was the perfect fit for you, and I am so glad you found each other and got to spend so many years together and do so many things together. You have my deepest sympathy on her passing.
GLEN AND MARIANNE WARWICKk
We wish to offer our deepest condolences in the passing of Judy, enjoyed our talks in the summer when Alex and Judy sat in the garage and enjoyed the summer
Janice Murray
Our deepest Condolences Alex. Judy was a great Teacher and a lovely lady. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Janice Murray & Harry Jansen
Bob Patrick
Wendy and I are so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, she was a wonderful lady and we were fortunate enough to have her and Alex as our neighbours for the last 22 years. She will truly be missed by many … Bob and Wendy Patrick
Mary & Jim Barnes
Dear Alex and Judy’s Family:
Deepest sympathy on the loss of such a lovely lady. As neighbours we would see each other out and about. Hold close to your memories .
Mary & Jim
Joy Ross
Dear Alex and Judy’s family, so sorry to see Judy has passed away, I had the pleasure to live close to you at SilverCreek Cresent , I always enjoyed a visit with Judy, she was a lovely neighbour, my deepest Sympathy to you ,my thoughts and prayers are with you, 🙏
Geraldine Prouse
I am so sorry for the loss of your lovely wife Alex
May she rest in peace
Godspeed Judy
Deb & Terry Williamson
Alex and to Judy’s family
Sending our sincere condolences
Judy taught me in school but I was very fortunate to be her neighbour for the last 15 yrs. Judy helped my husband and I grow the most beautiful angel trumpet plants. She loved to grow and plant flowers of all kinds. We also enjoyed a cup of tea which Alex and Judy would bring from their travels around the globe. Judy had a great sense of humour and always a kind caring heart. Judy also had the love of our golden retriever Archie, who would always be barking in their garage for his daily treats. He had her wrapped around his paw as Judy would say ” How can I not feed him, Look at those BIG brown eyes.” Our family will miss her dearly. I hope your fond memories will comfort you in this difficult time
John Ball
Dear Alex and family
June and I send you our sympathy at this very sad time. We have many fond memories of Judy with her great sense of humor and her joy in new adventures! She was a great lady and will be truly missed by all whose lives she touched.
John and June Ball and family