Mrs. Margaret Sylvia Stephens of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the age of 94 years. Margaret was born, raised and educated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta. She attended ‘Normal School’ in Calgary, Alberta and received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. She taught Elementary School before getting married and after raising four gregarious boys. Margaret was very dedicated to her “whole” family; she loved each and every one of her seven children unconditionally. Margaret was a very dedicated teacher having taught in Red Deer, Alberta, Taber, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Margaret and Graham retired in Sylvan Lake, and after Graham passed away in 1993, Margaret moved to Red Deer. Margaret and Graham were fabulous grandparents to her beloved grandchildren and are both deeply missed by: Tina (Trueman), Maria, Jeffery (Sunisa), Tara (Trevor), Jayme (Kieren), Leigh (Victor), Nick, and Nate. Margaret and Graham travelled extensively with Graham driving and Margaret “Navigating”. We will all miss her smiling face and loving personality.

“Rest in Peace Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma”

Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her children, Donald, Bill (Heather), Clem (Katie), Eileen, Ann, and Kathy (Cliff); and her great grandchildren, Taelyn, Tatiana, and Jimmy. She will also be dearly missed by her daughters-in-law, Vicki and Joanne, brother, Roy (Margaret), special niece, Marilyn (Rollie), as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Graham Stephens, the father of her boys, Roy Swainson, a son, Jim, her beloved grandson, Cameron, an infant brother, George and brothers, Alfred, Raymond, and Gordon. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects one hour prior to the Life Celebration at Parkland Funeral Home, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Margaret’s family greatly appreciates the care she received from Dr. McCall and all the staff at Michener Extendicare, where she resided until her passing. If desired, Memorial Donations in Margaret’s honour may be made directly to the STARS at www.stars.ca, Extendicare Michener Hill, 12 Michener Blvd., Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0M1 or to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at www.rdrhfoundation.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.

• Date : 2018-03-12
• Location : Red Deer, Alberta