Obituary of James Alexander Stevens
Jim Stevens was born in Coles Island on September 7th 1927. He was the son of the late Thomas and Violet (Kierstead) Stevens and the husband of the late Evelyn Stevens who passed away in 2001.
Jim was an "Outdoorsy Guy" in every sense of the word. He loved to hunt, fish and trap and was most comfortable in the wilderness. He could sit outside in his yard for hours at a time feeling peaceful as he looked out over the lake.
Jim spent many wonderful times with his buddies at the hunting camp telling stories and making memories and his stories were extremely fascinating. He was the Master of the segway, always finding just the right way for one tale to lead into another and another and then another. Jim also had a talent for finding water with a divining rod and many folks over the years, were the receivers of this talent. He never took a cent in payment to and always believed that if he did, the gift would dry up and he'd never be able use it again.
He had a few other interests outside of the woods as well. He enjoyed skeet shooting, watching boxing matches and rarely missed an episode of Mass for Shut-ins".
Jim worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator most of his life with a particular talent for dozers. He spent many years working for Corey's earlier on and retired from Corbett and Cooper.
Finally Jim was a family man. Nothing was more important to him than them. He lived for his grandchildren and never left them without first saying, "I Love You All". Jim loved to go for drives and made daily visits to Leslie's house in Coles Island after she returned home from work with the kids. Jim was a loving, kind and compassionate father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.
Jim is survived by his daughters: Nancy Stevens and Leslie Stevens-Hachey (Trevor Champion); stepson Mike Bailey (Linda); son-in-law Eric Hachey; sister Marguerite Stilwell; sisters-in-law Alice Stevens and Arliss Doucette; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Mr. James A. Stevens of Coles Island, passed away on January 27, 2017 at the age of 89. He is predeceased by his son Brenton Stevens; brothers: Rupert, Archie, Monte, Holly and Cecil Stevens and Bill Hawker; his sisters: Betty Campbell and Wavey Connell; his brothers-in-law: Gordon Connell, Bud Stilwell and Robert Campbell and by his sisters-in-law: Alice Hawker, Marguerite Stevens and Stella Stevens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) where visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12-1pm. A service celebrating Jims' life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 immediately following the visitation at 1:15 pm.
If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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