October 1, 1923 - April 29, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ellen, who passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on April 29, 2023 in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her beloved husband James Stevenson (1998).

Loving mother of Susan Taylor, Deb Stevenson, Darlene Spiers (John), late Marilyn Ball (Dave) and late Carol Gammon (Jim). Cherished grandmother of Donna, Michelle, Jeff, Barb, Bob, Doug, Tom, Joe, Nancy, Ryan, Andrea & Devon and many great & great great grandchildren. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Rose Ince, and was sister of late Irene Scott (Percy) and late Harold Ince (Della).

She was a loved Aunt to many nieces and nephews and a very dear friend to Gordon Grills.

Ellen will be forever remembered for her humour, her spontaneity, her resilience, her steadfast love of life and family. Her journey started with marrying Jim the love of her life, before seeing him off to WWII while she stayed back to work in the munition’s factory, later retiring after a long tenure with OHIP.

Life proved to have its challenges but her strength always shone through, you’d always catch her joyfully tapping her foot, she loved music. Family and friend’s gatherings defined her, she touched the hearts of many.

The family wish to express their gratitude to Hillsdale Terraces and Lakeridge Health Oshawa Acute Care Zone 3 for care, compassion and professionalism shown to Ellen and family.

A private service for the family will take place at THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787) visitation at 1 pm followed by funeral service at 2pm.

Donations will be gratefully accepted for The Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation or Diabetes Canada.

Expressions of condolence may be left at etouch.ca .