The following has been created by
Judy Blackman of the Waterloo Coin Society.
Celebration of Art Stephenson's Life
1949 - 2009
[imga=right]http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/3443/astephenson2zh1.jpg[/imga] A long-standing member of the
Royal Canadian Legion, long-standing member 776 of the
Waterloo Coin Society, long-standing member 1727 of the
Ontario Numismatic Association,
ONA Executive Regional Director - Area 5, member and representative of the
Canadian Association of Wooden Money Collectors,
Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, and a number of other Numismatic clubs, societies, and associations. Over recent years, Art developed an extensive catalogue on wooden money and its history, with particular emphasis on those originated in Canada. Art could be seen regularly at monthly meetings of numismatic clubs and societies in area 4, 5 and 6 and providing important updates and insights, and Art would quickly volunteer his support at coin shows, conventions, and display / promo days. Art shook your hand, and left behind a nice surprise, and he was known for his special Christmas woods, and generosity to youth numismatic programs, and bidding on local auctions. Never has there been a participant who won as often and as many door prizes and Pirates' Treasure and Attendance Awards as Art. Art fought a brave battle with his health throughout 2008 and now early in 2009, this brave soldier has gone home having passed at 12:08 a.m. this morning (Tues. Jan. 27th/09) at the Guelph General Hospital after being transferred from the Palmerston Hospital with his dear loyal loving friend Debbie Johnson at his side. Art celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (Mon. Jan. 26th/09).
A Royal Canadian Legion Service to honour Art will be held at noon, Thurs., Jan. 29th, followed by visitation up to 2 p.m. at which time a church memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel, and a reception with refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice are requested. Debbie would appreciate if you help her spread the word to all of Art's friends so they may have the opportunity to express their sympathy.
The photo at right was taken on November 11, 2008 at the Waterloo Coin Society's monthly meeting. Art was decked out in full Legion attire and was proudly sporting a Canadian flag from the back of his scooter.Funeral home information:Crawford Funeral Home,
243 George St., Box 209,
Arthur, Ontario
N0G 1A0 CANADA
Phone: 519-848-6872
Fax: 519-848-6873
Email: crawfordfuneralservices@bellnet.ca
