Obituary of Brian Stephens
<h1>Brian Stephens</h1>
1949 2009
Passed away with his family by his side, on October 22, 2009 after a courageous battle with Leukemia, at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener.
Beloved husband and best friend of Susan (nee Steffler) for 34 years. Cherished father of Crystal (Nick), Jason, and Sarah (Tristan). Dear son of Harold and Sylvia. Dedicated and valued employee of Maple Leaf Consumer Foods (Schneiders).
Brian will be sadly missed by his brothers Don (Jules) of Mississauga, Ron (Brenda) of Abotsford, Murray of Vancouver, sister Melanie of Toronto, and by his in-laws Donna (Dave) Murray, Larry (Janet) Steffler, Gary (Chris) Steffler all of Waterloo, and by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Predeceased by his parents-in-law Leo (Lorraine) Steffler of Waterloo and by sister-in-law Kathy MacTaggart of Waterloo.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Brian with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Saturday, October 24, 2009 (today) from 7-9 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will held at 8:15 .The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. the Rev. Piotr Machnacki S.A.C. as Celebrant. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Pl., Waterloo.
Condolences for the family and donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or to the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Janet MacEachern, Dr. Thandi Kumalo, Dr. Donna Ward, Dr. William Plaxton, Tara Moffat RN, and the 6th floor Oncology, ICU, and Chemo Suite at the Grand River Cancer Centre for their care of Brian.
To honour Brians memory, please consider bone marrow or blood donation to give the gift of life. For more information go to www.onematch.ca or visit your local Canadian Blood Services Clinic.
