Albion: Robert L. Stevens, age 89, passed away January 21, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Brockport, NY to the late Lloyd and Lena (Davis) Stevens.
He has lived in this area all his life where he was self-employed as a heavy equipment mechanic and an avid fisherman. Robert was also known for his green thumb and loved working in his greenhouse.
In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Hazel; daughter Tina Stevens; granddaughter, Donna Jean Smith; great grandsons, Jacoby Jenks and Kenny Smith, sister Mary Wood. and brothers Ronnie and Russell Stevens.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Diana Jenks, Vicky (Roger) Ettinger, Vera (Sam) Kerstetter, and Brenda (Tom) Newbould, sons, Dennis (Donna) Jenks, Griffith (Norma) Jenks, Michael (Camille) Jenks, 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; sisters, Gloria Schickler, Betty Howard, Vicky Sanzotta, Sally Anderson, and Louise Thomas; brothers, Roger and Randall Stevens; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private Interment will be at Sandy Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
To share a memory of Robert, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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21 West Avenue, Albion, NY 14411
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