Kathleen "Kit" Stevenson-Ross

Stevenson-Ross, Kathleen “Kit” – 103+, of Graceview Senior’s Residence, Victoria Vale, formerly of New Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Born in Leeds, England, 1922 she was a daughter of the late Norman and Lily (Story) Spivey. She served as a Red Cross nurse in England during WWII and came to Canada in 1946 as a War Bride on the original Queen Mary to be with her Canadian Military Husband.

Kit (GiGi, as she was lovingly known), enjoyed lots of family gathering with her children and their families in Nova Scotia, California, Calgary and Montana. Kit enjoyed dancing, singing and Rod Stewart songs. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, reading, and porcelain doll making. Kit also shared this passion teaching others the art of doll making.

Kit is survived by her daughters, Susan Gough (Brock Savage), New Albany, NS; Diane Harrison, Eureka, Montana, USA; son, Phil (Bonnie) Stevenson, Calgary, AB; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; as well as numerous extended family.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Bill Stevenson; her second husband, Alex Ross; her sons, Paul and David Stevenson; grandson, Roger Harrison; sister, Marjorie; brother, Ronnie; and son-in-law, Gary Harrison.

In keeping with Kit’s wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Albany, NS at a later date. Donations in memory of Kit may be made to the Salvation Army, Bridgetown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, 1-855-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Bless our bread, Bless our butter, But most of all, Love your Mother!