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STEPHENS, John Leonard

Born on April 30, 1936. Passed away January 1, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon on January 1st 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved husband of Grace (Dec).

Much loved father and father in law of Helen and Darryl, Debra and David, Philip and Merrilyn, Michale and Steve, Liz, Rodney, Robert and Melissa.

 

                     Adored grandad and great grandad to many.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service for Mr. John Leonard Stephens will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on THURSDAY (January 8th, 2026) commencing at 2.00pm

 

                Johns service will also be livestreamed.

            To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
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  1. So sad loved to have a cuppa and chat with John when we visited Qld. RIP reunited with Grace

    Michele Roy January 5, 2026

  2. So lucky to have shared so much time with uncle John.We have missed our salad lunch and sponge on a Friday ,Over the years we shared very many special times .Well known for his help at the woodford golf club he’ll be remembered with a smile.So nice to think he ‘ll finally be back with aunty grace .Great memories recalled with a smile love Karen Peter and family

    Karen and Peter johnson January 5, 2026

  3. To our dearest Grandad John never a time did you speak I’ll of those around you. You loved your family and shared yourself around to all. We will miss your trips to Townsville fixing the odd tap or two and enjoying our ritual dinners at Satay Mass on every visit. You were truly loved by all and will always be cherished. Hit a few tees through those pearly gates. Much love to all the fam Annie & Pete ❤️❤️❤️

    Annie & Pete January 5, 2026

  4. Uncle John was a great man. He was always there for Mum and for all of us, no questions asked. He cared deeply about family, loved a laugh, and was never short of a joke. We were lucky to have him, and he’ll be missed a lot.

    David and Tracey Johnson January 8, 2026

  5. To John you always brought a smile to my day you will be missed with your cheeky come backs and dad jokes a Beautiful Soul now in heaven ❤️ From the Katrina and the Yallambee Laundry Crew ❤️

    Katrina Wass January 8, 2026

  6. Dearest GDad, thank you for the laughs, cuppas and donuts over the years. You were truely an old school gentleman with a heart of gold. To the family of John, thinking of you all.
    Vanessa Anderson

    Vanessa Anderson January 8, 2026

  7. I am so sorry to hear of Mr Stephen’s passing. He was a lovely man. I missed seeing him when they moved to QLD. Condolences to Michale and family xx

    Lisa Atlee January 8, 2026