Passed away in Victoria, BC on January 30, 2009. Born in Sydney, N.S. in 1925, youngest child of Daniel and Rachel (Mills) Cooper. She was the last surviving member of her family. Predeceased by her brothers, Loyal, Clarence, Clyde, Carl, Walter and sisters, Lillian (Peck), Irene (Buttle) and Blanche. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, John Scott Stephen. Audrey’s parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her eldest brother, Loyal and his wife, Gertie Cooper in Sydney, N.S. As a member of that family, she was predeceased by her ‘special’ brother, Edwin and survived by two ‘special’ sisters, Helen (Lew) Searle, Halifax, N.S. and Betty (Al) Kingsbury, Kentville, N.S. She was also predeceased by brother-in-law, Hugh Stephen, Victoria, B.C. and survived by sister-in-law, Barbara Stephen and their children, Susan Stephen, Victoria, B.C., Michael Stephen, Victoria, B.C. and David Stephen, Chilliwack, B.C. Also survived by sister-in-law, Beth Cooper, Antigonish, N.S. as well as many nieces and nephews to whom she was a very special Aunt. She is also survived by her long time friend and devoted companion, Joy Brettell, Victoria, B.C. Audrey joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and served with the Women’s Division until the end of the 2nd World War. She was posted to Victoria, B.C. where she met her future husband, John Stephen. After their marriage, they owned and operated The English Gramaphone Shop, later known as The Harmony Music Center in Vancouver and Victoria for many years. They later retired in Victoria, B.C.
Cremation will take place in Victoria. No visitation by request. Donations in her memory may be made to charity of one’s choice.
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KATHY BROWN
Audrey was a very caring person! She had smile for everyone she came into contact with. She was a pleasure to talk to. I know she will be welcomed home by Our LORD. Audrey I am sure will be missed around the KIP by all. Her friend…true….faithful…true friend Joy Brettell walked every difficult mile she could with her on this side of heaven to her journey home; for that Joy you can know in peace you have been the rare, true friend Audrey knew and loved for all of your care. Audrey expressed to me many times how much you have done for her beyond words. Rest in peace Audrey.