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Marguerite Astephen (1920 ~ 2025)

5. Fifth child of Abraham A. Astephen and Rose Balah, Marguerite Astephen, was born February 2, 1920, in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

She married Clarence Sylvester Hilcox, son of Verna Jane “Veronica” Hilcox, October 14, 1944, in Kingston, Ontario and had five children:

(5.1) Phillip Stephen (1949 ~ 2006)
(5.2) Elizabeth Ann (1952 ~ )
(5.3) Janet Marie (1954 ~ )
(5.4) Alan Egon (1958 ~ )
(5.5) Patricia Jean (1962 ~ )

Marguerite Astephen Hilcox died January 13, 2025, aged 104 years and Clarence S. Hilcox died May 12, 1996, aged 72 years in Stratford, Ontario and are interred at McTavish Cemetery.

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Marguerite Astephen Hilcox

February 2, 1920 ~ January 13, 2025

Marguerite Hilcox (nee Astephen) in her 105th year, with loving family by her side, was welcomed into her heavenly home.

Predeceased by her husband Clarence, son Phillip, grandson Matthew Kress and great grandson Liam Anstett. Loving mother of Beth Ann Kress (Randy), Janet Davidson (Ronald), Alan Hilcox (Judy), Trish Gnidec (Elliott), 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear sister, Rose Zukowski, as well as extended family in Cape Breton.

Marg loved spending time with her family, enjoyed many years of planning bus trips, especially those to the casino, and a good game of euchre. Her steadfast faith in God, her wonderful outlook on life, her love for her family, her true kindness and genuine gift of gab were her strongest attributes. She was a proud member of CWL at Immaculate Conception Church for 67 years.

Although we morn her passing we were truly blessed to have so many years of love from such a wonderful mother.

Sincere thanks to McCarthy Place for their kindness and care during Mom's years there. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Greenwood Court for the exceptional care and kindness provided to our mother.

Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 50 Well Street Stratford.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's/Immaculate Conception Parish or Greenwood Court, in memory of Marguerite, would be greatly appreciated and can be made through W.G Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St, Stratford, ON. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com

Clarence S. Hilcox

January 18, 1924 ~ May 12, 1996

Clarence S. Hilcox, aged 72 of 42 Campbell Court, Stratford, passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 1996. Born in Michigan he was the son of the late William and Verna Hilcox. He lived in Tavistock from 1947 until moving to Stratford in 1985 and was employed with his uncle at H. E. Birckholtz of Tavistock in South American Exports. He had served in the Canadian Army and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #518, Tavistock. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Beloved husband of Marguerite Astephen whom he married on October 14, 1944 in Kingston. Loving father of Phillip Hilcox of Stratford, Beth Ann Kress and her husband Randy of New Hamburg, Janet Davidson and her husband Dr. Ronald of Victoria, B.C., Alan Hilcox and his wife Joan of New Hamburg and Patricia Hilcox of Stratford. Dear grandfather of eleven grand-children. Predeceased by a brother Albert Hilcox. Parish prayers will be said at the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Bourque will be Celebrant. Interment to follow in McTavish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Memorial Building Fund of Immaculate Conception Church, the Palliative Care Unit of the Stratford General Hospital or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation through the funeral home. Stratford Beacon Herald, May 15, 1996.