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STEPHENS: Joe of Exeter and Kirkton

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On February 6, 2024 @ 9:35 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 60 Comments

STEPHENS: Joe of Exeter and Kirkton

Passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Eckert) Stephens (2002). Cherished father of Neil and Linda, and Joe and Dinette all of Kirkton. Proud GP of Kelly and Jared Bourne, Amanda and Shawn McLean, Jake Stephens and Nicole Harding, Jeff and Meghan Stephens, Grace and Kay Weber, and Hannah Stephens and great-grandpa of Grayson, Cooper, Kaelan, Fiona, Norah, Lily, and Mick. Fondly remembered by his dancing partner Mildred Northcott, and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Larry, his parents Andrew and Pearl Stephens, and his sister and brother-in-law Helen and Gerald Francis.

You could find Joe out standing in his field sneaking a smoke. He was a man of many careers; a feed mill operator, truck driver, store and gas station manager, and a farmer. Joe would always agree with everyone and quietly do as he wanted. 

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, February 9th from 4-6 PM. 

A private family graveside will be held at Kirkton Union Cemetery.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “STEPHENS: Joe of Exeter and Kirkton”

Condolence from Wayne Carroll on February 6th, 2024 10:11 AM

So sorry for your loss. A true gentleman
Wayne Carroll &family

Condolence from Grant Thomson on February 6th, 2024 11:26 AM

My thoughts are with you at this time

Condolence from Lynda Denham on February 6th, 2024 11:42 AM

Deepest Sympathies

Condolence from Sylvester & Geraldine Grimminck on February 6th, 2024 5:41 PM

We were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. We remember the smile and his friendly greetings whenever we went to the gas station. Rest in Peace Joe.

Condolence from Melonie Miller on February 6th, 2024 6:19 PM

Joe, Dinette, Neil & Linda & families
Our sincere condolences & prayers with all of you… never a good time to say goodbye to a dad or grandpa
Barry & Melonie Miller

Condolence from Jeremy Becker on February 6th, 2024 7:01 PM

Sincere Condolences to the Family.

Condolence from Wilma / Leroy Hoffman on February 6th, 2024 7:03 PM

Joe and Dinette
So sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Paul and Sue Robinson on February 6th, 2024 7:10 PM

Dear Neil and Linda, Joe and Dinette and families. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.
He was a quiet wonderful man with a gregarious smile for all. Sincerest condolences from Paul and Sue Robinson

Condolence from Grant and Nida McMurchy on February 6th, 2024 7:29 PM

So sorry to hear of your Dad’s Passing

Condolence from Joyce & Frank Maas on February 6th, 2024 9:20 PM

Joe, Dinette & Family

Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Joyce & Frank Maas

Condolence from John & Arlene Berendsen on February 6th, 2024 10:28 PM

Sorry for your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time..Arlene & John Berendsen

Condolence from Becky on February 7th, 2024 6:45 AM

Our sincere sympathies at this sad time. Thinking of you all.
Becky, Jeremy and Evy

Condolence from Josh and Stephanie Dougall on February 7th, 2024 7:07 AM

We send our condolences to the entire family. Joe was a sweet quiet guy, getting to know him working at the MTS gas station in Woodham was a pleasure. Josh often saw him as he left or came back from a day of driving the feed truck. Rest in peace, Joe.

Condolence from John and Sandy Ulch on February 7th, 2024 8:44 AM

We send our sincere sympathy to the Stephen’s Family. Lots of memories of Joe while in Kirkton. He sure was smooth on the dance floor !

Condolence from Randy and Vicki Geoffrey on February 7th, 2024 9:11 AM

We would like to offer our deepest condolences Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda and Families.
Thinking of you all at this tender time and sending warm thoughts on the loss of your father and GP.

Condolence from Doug and Sue Marriott on February 7th, 2024 9:51 AM

We would like to send our condolences to the entire family at this time. Joe always had a friendly smile and greeting whenever you saw him!

Condolence from Brian & Lynd Sanders on February 7th, 2024 10:05 AM

Our sympathies So sorry for your loss

Condolence from Janet & Jason Beatson on February 7th, 2024 10:09 AM

Neil, Linda & Family
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Janet, Jason, Janessa, Jillian & Jaclyn Beatson

Condolence from Jean Mills on February 7th, 2024 10:29 AM

Many memories of school days.
My sympathy Neil & Joe

Condolence from Karen Dickins on February 7th, 2024 10:39 AM

My deepest condolences to Joe’s family, he was such a great guy.

Condolence from Rob and Janet Bearss on February 7th, 2024 10:41 AM

Dear Stephens family: So sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man and a great neighbour. I know I speak for my Dad as well, deepest sympathies.

Condolence from Dale Cook on February 7th, 2024 12:49 PM

Neil, Linda and Stevens family
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all on your fathers passing

Condolence from Marg Pavkeje on February 7th, 2024 12:55 PM

So sorry to hear about your Dad , Grampa and Great Grampa. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Margie

Condolence from Jeff Borland on February 7th, 2024 1:11 PM

To the Stephens Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Joe.

Jeff Borland

Condolence from Rob Farquhar on February 7th, 2024 1:35 PM

Our condolences to the whole Stephens family Rob & Linda Farquhar

Condolence from Phyllis Mommersteeg on February 7th, 2024 2:14 PM

My deepest condolences to all in your loss,
Keep your wonderful memories close.

Phyllis Mommersteeg

Condolence from Nancy Pearce on February 7th, 2024 2:47 PM

Sending Sincere Sympathy to the Stephens family and Mildred. Joe was a wonderful neighbour and friend. Sincerely Nancy Pearce

Condolence from Larry and Sharon Lynn on February 7th, 2024 3:31 PM

Neil & Linda, Joe and Dinette and families
We are saddened to hear of your loss and extend our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Mike Holland on February 7th, 2024 6:03 PM

Joe, Neil and families. condolences on your loss

Condolence from Randy Stewart on February 7th, 2024 6:15 PM

Our sincerest condolences on your father’s passing. May the many memories allow for more smiles than tears. Thoughts are with you and your family.

Condolence from Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche on February 7th, 2024 6:58 PM

Our sympathy to the Stephens family on Joe’s passing.

Condolence from Ron and Lynne Godkin on February 7th, 2024 7:16 PM

Our condolences to the entire Stephens family on the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. It is always difficult to say goodbye to a loved one.
Ron and Lynne

Condolence from Scott and Arlene Thomson and family on February 7th, 2024 8:46 PM

Our Deepest Sympathies for your loss

Condolence from Dianne Skinner on February 7th, 2024 9:15 PM

To Neil & Linda, Joe & Dinette and famlies : So sorry for the loss of your father you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the many memories

Condolence from George and Carin Marr on February 8th, 2024 2:00 AM

Our deepest condolences Joe and Dinette and family

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on February 8th, 2024 5:20 AM

Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda & families; & Mildred;

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Joe. You are all in our thoughts at this time.

Mark & Julie Heimrich

Condolence from Wendy Pearson on February 8th, 2024 6:16 AM

I was sadden to hear the news of your passing Joe. It was an honour to know you. Rest in Peace my friend.

Condolence from Mary Ellen Finlayson on February 8th, 2024 8:25 AM

To the Entire Stephens families,

Thinking of you all during the loss of your dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.
Reflect on all the great memories, you all have had through the years with him.

Mary Ellen, Mark, Jack and Sam Finlayson

Condolence from Alice Broom on February 8th, 2024 9:49 AM

Deepest sympathy to the entire Stephens family Herb and Alice Broom

Condolence from David and Cathie Paul on February 8th, 2024 10:22 AM

We are so saddened to read of Joe’s passing. He will forever be remembered as a smiling and happy person…an example of a kind and true gentleman. Keep all of your happy memories close and may you find comfort in them.

Condolence from Rod McNaughton on February 8th, 2024 3:56 PM

To the Whole Stephens Family.
You Have Our Deepest Condolences.
We Fondly Remember Joe Being a True Country Gentleman from “Kirkton “

Rod & Randy McNaughton ,Familys.

Condolence from Keith and Liz Selves on February 8th, 2024 4:05 PM

Our condolences to all the Stephen’s family in the passing of Joe.

Condolence from Joyce King on February 8th, 2024 5:22 PM

Dear Neil and Linda and Family, Sorry to read of your family patriarch passing recently. Often have driven by the family farm on my way to London for various reasons with the intention of stopping in but never seemed to have enough time to do that. Hard to believe it’s been almost 50 years since we were all young pups at C.C.A.T.!! May your countless memories and stories of your dear dad/grandfather and great grandfather help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Joyce King (Ireland) (FSM with Linda).

Condolence from Elaine Stephen on February 8th, 2024 8:52 PM

To Joe, Dinette, Neil, Linda and families, we express our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father

Elaine Stephen and Fred Miller

Condolence from Carolyn and Gerald Johns on February 8th, 2024 9:17 PM

Thinking of the Stephens family as you gather together your memories for Joe’s celebration of a long life.

Condolence from Dorothy Gaiser on February 9th, 2024 11:40 AM

My deepest sympathy to the Stephens family and Mildred Northcott. We enjoyed many nights of dancing with Joe over the years and always an enjoyable socializing time. He was always a pleasant friend.

Condolence from Tyler & Melanie Bourne on February 9th, 2024 12:49 PM

To the entire Stephens family, thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending our deepest sympathies.

Condolence from Steve Overholt on February 9th, 2024 5:47 PM

To all the family….our thoughts are with you at this time. Keep your memories close to your heart.
I have memories of working with your dad at Cooks Centralia. We played tricks on“No Sew Joe”. He was always a good sport.

Condolence from Nancy Hodgert on February 9th, 2024 8:53 PM

My condolences to the families

Condolence from Joan Francis on February 10th, 2024 8:56 AM

Neil and Linda Joe and Dinette and family

My deepest sympathy
May all your fond memories be a comfort at this sad time

Condolence from Doris Richardson on February 10th, 2024 9:54 AM

Neil, Linda, Joe, Dinette and families:
A mild mannered and pleasant man, Joe always had a smile and quiet words of conversation. Always enjoyed seeing him during his time in the Woodham service centre. I remember good times as well at the Stephens family reunions from many years ago which a couple of times were hosted at his parents farm. You will have many memories to share. Sincere condolences to you all.
Doris Richardson

Condolence from Ross and Marilyn Robinson on February 10th, 2024 2:20 PM

Our deepest sympathy at this sad time

Condolence from Brian Ballantyne on February 11th, 2024 6:06 PM

Joey, Dinette, and family,

My thoughts are with you, I am sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather.

Condolence from Bob and Helen Coates on February 11th, 2024 8:34 PM

Our condolences to Joe & Dinette, Neil & Linda and families. We remember a quiet, friendly gentleman with a warm smile. May your memories be a comfort to you during this time of sadness.

Condolence from Karen Insley Windsor and family on February 12th, 2024 9:11 AM

Deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories.

Condolence from Walt and Brenda Vermunt on February 12th, 2024 10:13 AM

Our condolences to the Stephens families. May Joe’s pleasant nature warm your reflections of time together.

Walt and Brenda Vermunt

Condolence from Rebecca Wilder on February 12th, 2024 1:46 PM

My deepest condolences to the Stephens family. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time

Condolence from Carol Windsor on February 13th, 2024 12:58 PM

Joe & family
Very sorry for your loss. Extending my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
P.S. He makes that car look nice!

Condolence from Sandra & Larry Hern on February 16th, 2024 10:19 PM

Dear Neil & Linda, Joe & Dinette and your families,

We extend our condolences to you on the passing of your dear Dad and Grandfather. Joe was so unassuming, but friendly…especially when our paths crossed at Riverview Estates while visiting my parents there. May all your good memories help to ease the pain of his loss.

Condolence from Doris Wragg on February 20th, 2024 8:03 PM

I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Grandfather and great grandfather . He was such a friendly and welcoming man to any and all. My thoughts and prayers are with you Dinette and Joe and all of your family

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