Obituary of Melba Ilene Stephenson

STEPHENSON: Melba Ilene - A resident of Chatham, Melba Stephenson passed away at Residence on the Thames on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Larry Stephenson (2002). Loving mother of Carole Little (Leonard) of Chatham and Gary Stephenson (Deborah) of Chatham. Proud grandmother of Tracey Rieger (Rick) of Chatham, Stuart Stephenson (Diana) of Chatham and Jeff Stephenson (Cindy) of Tennessee. Great-grandmother to Jack and Molly. Melba is survived by her sister Ina Rivard of London. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers Leona Bulmer, Violet Campbell, Evelyn Brown, Jean Neilson, William Dent and Edmond Dent. A Private Family Service will be held. Donations made in memory of Melba to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com, McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario, 519-351-2040.