Stephen Foster "Steve" Wilson – 76, Portaupique. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Foster "Steve" Wilson on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of June (Ryan) Wilson, Truro, and the late Raymond Foster Wilson.

Stephen joined Canadian Armed Forces in 1971 and retired in 1998; he was part of Royal Canadian Regiment with many deployments in Egypt, England, Norway, Newfoundland and Jamaica with postings in Petawawa (ON), Oromocto (NB) and he then spent 12 years with Commissionaires in Truro.

Along with his father, Stephen was predeceased by his brother, Michael (Val) Wilson.

Along with his mother, June, a special lady of 98 years, living at Cedarstone Enhanced Care in Truro, Stephen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bev (Smithers) Wilson; daughters, Christina Wilson, Portaupique; Carrie-Jo Wilson, Portaupique; grandson, Brandon Wilson "Buds", who was the best part of Stephen’s world every day. He is also survived by his brother, Rick (Nancy) Wilson, Truro; sister, Carolyn (Paul) Roberts, Highland Village; Mary-Jo Wilson, Ingersoll, Ontario; several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks are extended to the doctors and nursing staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, second floor E2, especially the nurse with pink hair and the nurse with the pink fanny pack; both of you were very special to Stephen.

A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 72, Great Village, 8 Great Village Lornevale Road, Great Village. If so desired, donations in Stephen’s memory to Canadian Cancer Society are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com