It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Stella Mildred (Murphy) Mahovlich announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by Charlie, her husband of 39 years, her daughter Lorrie, her grandson Joshua, her granddaughter Rachael, her sons-in-law Paul and Wayne, her sisters Evelyn, Jean, Mary and Vernetta and her brothers Clyde and Laurence. Stella lived her entire adult life in Newbury and spent most of her working life at Four Counties General Hospital. She raised 6 children; Linda (late Paul) DeBryune, late Lorrie (late Wayne) Abbott, Chris, Valerie (Jim), Trudy and Vicky (Allan) Fletcher and set a strong example of hard work, the importance of family, generosity and laughter. Her example lives on in her 12 remaining grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and her great-great-granddaughter. She is survived by her 2 sisters Joyce Wallis and Vivian Wright and special niece Gail Cassidy. Stella’s spirit and humour earned her many friends at Strathmere Lodge where she lived the last 3 years. She will be missed by all who knew her and remembered at Van Heck Funeral Home, Glencoe. Visitation will be Wednesday December 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 4th at 11 a.m. Rev. Canon Nick Wells officiating. Interment Alvinston Cemetery. If you wish to make a memorial donation , please consider St. John’s Anglican Church, Glencoe to honour her faith or Strathmere Lodge Auxiliary in appreciation of the wonderful care she received there.
