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DR. DARLENE MARILYN STEVEN
Born: Feb 18, 1949
Date of Passing: Feb 18, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. DARLENE MARILYN STEVEN Dr. Darlene Marilyn Steven, passed away in the T.B.R.H.S.C. (Thunder Bay, Ontario) on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Darlene was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba on February 18, 1949 and attended Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba before graduating as a Registered Nurse from St. Boniface School of Nursing and Receiving her Diploma, Public Health Nursing from the University of Manitoba. In 1977 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Lakehead University and later received her Master's in Health Services Administration and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alberta. Darlene began her teaching career in 1988 as an Assistant Professor at the Lakehead University School of Nursing, becoming a Full Professor in 2001. She truly enjoyed being a teacher and cherished the interaction with her students. Darlene was very dedicated to her profession, serving in various different capacities on numerous boards including as Chair of the Status of Women Committee OCUFA, Chair of the Hearts for Life Committee, Chair, Responsibility, Committee, Community Nurses Ontario Nurses' Association, Chair, Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program Advisory Committee and Board of Directors of the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation. Darlene's dedication to the fight against cancer and to Cardiac Care was a driving force in Northwestern Ontario receiving much needed equipment including the Mobile Breast Screening Unit. Darlene developed and implemented the Master of Public Health Program at Lakehead University via Distance Education. Her service to her profession, her community and to her students saw her receive various accolades including the Contribution to Teaching Award, the Margaret Page Award and the Distinguished Instructor Award from Lakehead University, Certificates of Merit form both the Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program and Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation as well as the Health Innovation Award from the T.B.R.H.S.C. and Lakehead University. Darlene truly enjoyed life in Thunder Bay, especially the time spent at her home on Lake Superior. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her spouse Dr. Sabah Mansour, numerous cousins as well as by many dear friends in both Thunder Bay and Manitoba. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Loretto R.C. Church celebrated by Rev. Francis Pudicherry. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Dr. Darlene Steven Bursary in Nursing at Lakehead University would be appreciated. Arrangements are in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 01, 2014
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Darlene and I were close cousins in our youth. We played together all the time, and went to dances together. Darlene was a very generous person. She paid for several family members' university educations. She also paid for an automobile for another family member. She was always the first person to send a card or flowers. She asked for nothing in return. Darlene was a firm believer in being the best you could be. Darlene was a world traveller, and her work took her to many exotic countries. Darlene had a great laugh, and enjoyed a good story. When her grandmother Mary who (with Darlene's Grandfather James) raised her was ill, and could no longer care for herself, Darlene travelled to Winnipeg and brought her back to live with her and Sabah in Thunder Bay. She cared for Mary for many years until aunty Mary passed away. Darlene was kind, caring and compassionate. She was always interested in family news when I called. The last time I spoke with her just after Christmas, she said we would meet for dinner in the summer in Winnipeg. She did not tell me how ill she really was, and I am really sorry we did not get to have that dinner together. Darlene spoke highly of Sabah, and said how wonderfully he was caring for her. She told me she got a puppy, Misty, before Christmas. She and Sabah sent a picture of this beautiful little dog. She said she chose this adorable dog because the breed likes "old people". She had a great sense of humour. I will miss Darlene dearly. Love, Cousins Marlene (and Gerry) Shuster. - Posted by: Marlene Shuster (Cousin) on: Mar 02, 2014