Rev. Ronald Likely Stevens VICTORIA, BC - Rev. Ronald Likely Stevens, 85, passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late Rev. Gordon and Laura Likely Stevens. Ron graduated from Moncton High School, attended Mt. Allison University and graduated from Pine Hill Divinity Hall in Halifax, NS. Prior to being accepted as a candidate for the ordained ministry, Ron played an active roll in the life of Wesley Memorial Church in Moncton, where he served as an elder, superintendent of the senior Sunday School and secretary of the official board. Since his ordination he has served the church at Prince William Tide Head, Riverview, Digby, NS, and Shediac. He retired in 1985 to Riverview, where he served as an elder at St. Pauls Church and was awarded the honour of Minister Emeriatus. Ron has been active on various committees of Presbytery-including Valley Presbytery chairperson, chairperson of the Division of Communications, chairperson of the Chignecto Presbytery, treasurer and chairperson of Stewartship Committee, as well as being on the Conference Executive, Ron has served on the Division of Communications and Finance of the Conference. His community activities included being Chaplain of the Sea Cadets in Campbellton, Chaplain of the Canadian Legion at both the Moncton and Shediac branches, President of the Canadian Red Cross, Digby branch and President of the Community Service Council in Digby, NS. Ronald was a veteran of World War II with the RCAF connected with British 8th Army serving in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Ron is survived and sadly missed by his wife, Rachel, of 57 years; his son, Gregory (Judy), Calgary, AB; daughter, Cheryl Lockhart (John) of Victoria, BC; and grandsons, Michael and Jeffrey Stevens of Calgary. A memorial service will be held at St Pauls United Church, Riverview, on November 29, 2004 at 2pm, Reception following the service. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. No flowers by request, if so desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society or the memorial of your choice. Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (8581995) in care of arrangements. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com