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Leonard John "Len" STEPHENS

Leonard STEPHENS Obituary

Peacefully at Bupa Parklands, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jocelyn, for 57 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Michelle (Sydney) and the late Jayne. Much adored Gramps to Bailey and Kelsey (Sydney). Respected brother and brother-in-law of the late Lois and the late Errol Anderton, the late Glenda and the late Brian Stenton, Annabel Reid, the late Stuart Russell, the late Sam and Judy Russell, the late Gail and Murray Alexander, the late Judith Faulkner, and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Len's wishes, a private service has already been held. Special thanks to the Haematology Ward at Canterbury Hospital and all the other caregivers who assisted him in the latter stages of his battle with Leukemia. Len has run his last marathon and will be reunited with his beloved daughter Jayne. He's now golfing with the angels, forever peacefully swinging in the fairways of eternity.


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Published by Southland Times on Jun. 7, 2025.

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Nicola stenton

July 19, 2025

Jocelyn

I am so sorry to read of uncle Len's passing sending my condolences to you Jason & family much love Nicola Stenton

Athol Stephens

June 13, 2025

Our condolences to the family on this sad occasion.
While his four cousins from the Baclutha area did not see much of him, apart from when he opened a coffee bar there in the sixties, another cousin kept us up to date. I met Jason by chance on the Kelvin Heights golf course many years ago.
Would like to hear from him and Jocelyn. Best wishes to you all.

Murray Heath

June 9, 2025

Deepest sympathy at this sad time Jason and Michelle. Thoughts are with you all

Diane & Colin Lindsay

June 7, 2025

To Jason, Michelle, Bailey and Kelsey. So sad to read of Lens passing. No words for you all just sending our love and big
hugs. At last Len will have time with his Jayne they will have so much to catch up on. Maybe too busy for golf. Special hugs to you Jason.
Love Di n Col

Evan Thomson

June 7, 2025

Len played some fantastic golf at Queens Park and Otatara in the 1950s qnd 1960s. Famous for his huge tee shots especially. He -played with great exuberance. My condolences to all the family.

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