Stevens, (Matthews) Beatrice Iola, 94 died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Debert, Colchester County on July 27, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Iola Matthews (McCully). “Bea” graduated from the Provincial Normal College in 1937 and taught at Oyster Pond/Jeddore, Scotch Village and Lower Truro before her marriage. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Truro and a Life Member of the Grace Archibald Auxiliary. She is survived by daughter Janet Hewitt (Woodrow) of Truro, son Phillip Stevens (Lucie), of Ottawa, grandsons Mark Hewitt (Bridget) of Palo Alto, California and Christopher Stevens of Ottawa, granddaughter Victoria Stevens of Montreal, step granddaughters Joy Hewitt of Truro and Jill Cote (Marcel) of Mira Gut, step great grandchildren Mackenzie, Samantha, Dylan and Joshua. She is also survived by her sister, Fern Stewart of Middle Musquodobit, brothers Alfred of Debert and Arnold (Esther) of Welland, ON, sister-in-law Beulah Matthews of Bible Hill as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 yrs Donald Stevens, sister, Irene MacCallum and brother, Chesley Matthews. With the help of her wonderful caregivers Goldie, Valorie, Guylaine and the VON homecare workers and nurses, Mom was able to remain at home with us as was her wish. Special thanks are given to Dr. Bruce Phillips and Lisa Wilson of Palliative Care. Visitation will be held at the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Thurs, April 11, 2013 with Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating. A reception will follow the service. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or a charity of your choice. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences at www.ColchesterCommunity.com