Obituary of John H. Stephen

The death of John Haykel Stephen, age 91, of Quispamsis, husband of Clara Veronica (McLaughlin) Stephen of 56 years, occurred on July 25, 2004 at his residence. Born in Devon NB, he was the son of the late Dominic and Elizabeth (Deep) Stephen. John started his career at the Fredericton Gleaner at the age of 14. This career has led him to the Daily Mail, Telegraph Journal and in 1937 he bought Patterson Printing. In 1943 John founded and operated Service Coin Ltd. until his retirement in 1983, which is now operated by his two sons. John ran for Social Credit in the 1960's and belonged to the Typographical Union and Saint John Canadian Lebanon Association. He was a supporter of many charities including Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation from which he received an award for his continuous support. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons John (Debra) Stephen and Sarkes (Cy) both of Quispamsis, two daughters Helen (Tom) French of Saint John and Suzanne (Terry) Buckley of Quispamsis, beloved grandchildren Jeffrey, Tiffaney, Stephanie, Helen, Clara and John, two sisters Frances Stephen and Martha Domet of Toronto, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he is predeceased by brothers Sarkes, Frank, Joseph, sisters Cesema, Catherine, Mary and special family friend Jean Guy Hardy. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27 and 28, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 29, 2004 from Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 11:00 am. Interment will be held in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation and the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) or the charity of the donor's choice.