In memory of

Merlyn Stephenson

July 29, 1939 - May 26, 2025

Peacefully passed away with her cherished daughter Martha by her side on Monday, May 26, 2025. Dear sister of Joyce Josephs-Ramsay (Trevor), Dorothy Josephs, Andrew Josephs, Kingsley Josephs (Vanetta), Gretel Josephs-Linton, Margaret Josephs-Elliott, Peter Josephs, Heather Josephs-Parchment (Alden), Sharon Josephs-Cespedes (Desmond). Merlyn will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her father and step-mother Calvert and Myrtle Gayle, her mother Evadney Josephs, and brother Joseph Kinkead.

Visitation will take place at Pine Hills Funeral Centre 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (North of St. Clair Ave. E) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 10-11am. Funeral Services will begin at 11am. A live stream will begin at 10:45am for family and friends who are not able to attend in person. Interment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Merlyn’s memory can be made to Parkinson’s Canada

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Larisa

Entered May 30, 2025

I will always remember her as the warmest, sweetest, and kindest soul. She greeted everyone with such light in her eyes and love in her heart. Her presence was comforting and her words left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched.
With deepest sympathy, Larisa

Lauri-Ann Gayle (Aunt)

Entered May 30, 2025 from Jamaica

Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Rest in eternal peace, Aunt Merlyn

Margaret (Sister)

Entered May 30, 2025 from Jamaica/ Florida

My Dear Sister,
I’ll think of you always, I’ll talk about you still.
You will never be forgotten.
I’ll hold you close within my heart and there you’ll stay.
Until we meet again.
Love Margaret 💔🌹

Kevin Josephs (Family)

Entered May 31, 2025 from United kingdom

May God rest her soul and continue to watch over her daughter.

Debbie Ebanks and Family (Niece)

Entered May 31, 2025 from Mulmur

Dear Marlet,

We express our deepest sympathies at the passing of Aunt Merlyn. I remember her gentle laughter and calm disposition. She was such a GOOD person. May she rest in peace.

Much love,

Debbie and Family

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