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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, January 11, 2013
Forest Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors
9 James St. South
Forest, Ontario, Canada
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Forest Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors
9 James St. South
Forest, Ontario, Canada
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Kundapur Family lit a candle
Sunday, January 5, 2014
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Missing you every day. Love you always _ Dad and Grampy
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With All My Love Beverley lit a candle
Saturday, April 6, 2013
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Dear Steve
I'm lighting this candle today, in loving memory of you,
on what would have been our 22nd Wedding Anniversary.
Since you left us 3 months ago today, I miss you terribly,
I remember you fondly and I'll love you forever.
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Hal Giles (Bev's brother) posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2013
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Fred Lavji, and I am one of Steve's friends. It is with great sadness that I stand in front of you today to celebrate the life of my friend. Steve's life was taken away from us too soon, and it is hard to understand why tragic things like this happen to such good people. However, this is a question without an answer and we should not dwell on the loss of our dear friend, husband, father and grandfather.
Today let's celebrate his life and remember all of the remarkable things Steve accomplished and how wonderful his life was. I am sure he would want us to celebrate his life. I met Steve and Bev shortly after they moved to this area in 1998. Steve was a kind, loving, caring and generous man, and I immediately knew that he would be a friend for life.
Steve loved to golf and was a regular in my foursome. You never knew when the foursome was going to turn into a fivesome, but it always did. When Steve hit a bad shot, he would yell "Jesus!" and that's when I started worrying that the ranger might throw us off the course for golfing as a fivesome.
Steve's signature hole was the 11th hole at Indian Hills. It's a 150 yard par 3. It's an island green, surrounded by water. His performance on this hole over the years earned him the nickname of Aquaman. On more occasions than not, his first attempt to hit the green would end up in the water, but before it splashed he would have reloaded and was ready for the second attempt.
Steve and I were Bridge partners, and nothing pleased him more than to beat the wives. Of course the game wasn't complete without the mandatory ribbing from Steve and I.
I will miss him dearly.
Rest in peace, my friend.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2013
Steve was truly a best friend. Warm, affectionate and super relaxed. We won't have to tell him to tie up his shoe laces any more. He was always there if you needed him; loved helping others; a sympathetic listener if that's what was required; but equally quick to insert the needle, give it a twist, and laugh with delight. Steve could get along with anyone, but he had little patience for those who thought they were superior.
In high school, five of us became life-long friends. We lost Vic White two years ago, but Ron Boyle from London, and Dave Scott from Jamaica, stayed close to Steve. Dave even named his son after Steve. Back in our school days, competition was fierce in table tennis and golf, but the laughter and good times are what we remember now.
Steve's mom, Helen, was a very special woman - warm, humorous and loving - and welcomed his friends into their home. On one occasion, trying to shock his mom, Steve announced that he had learned all about V.D. during health class and proudly recited all the medical terminology. He was completely stumped when Helen smiled and asked "How do you get it? She was so proud of the man he became.
In 1965 Steve was an usher at our wedding, and Dale was best man for Beverley and Steve in 1991.
We never think of Steve without thinking, "perpetual motion". It made him a great guest - repairing things, wiring the cottage, barbequing dinner. We learned to save some jobs and eagerly awaited their arrival.
Over the years we've travelled on many trips together, especially to the Caribbean. We particularly recall St. Kitts - chasing the monkeys off the putting green and then Steve and Dale imitating them. That day they made really great monkeys. When we went on a driving trip to Nova Scotia, we were thankful that we thought to take our own car. Steve's habit of being on the road by 4:30 or 5:00 a.m. somehow clashed with our concept of a "holiday". Nonetheless, we played a couple of marvelous golf courses and enjoyed fabulous sea food. And as always, Steve walked the rough searching for golf balls for his grandchildren.
Beverley and Steve are blessed with a wonderful family. Steve had so much love for them all, and reveled in their accomplishments, but he was especially proud of all their grandchildren.
We'll miss you, Steve, the best friend we could ever have.
Lovingly, Dale and Joy Stringer
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Harry Eaglesham posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Worked with Steve for 25 years and played golf with him at Cherry Downs for many of those years. Those of us who played with him knew he had a sometimes temperamental hook and also that he liked to find used balls. His signature hole at CD was the 18th where almost miraculously he seemed to find the heavy bush just left of the tee. The greenskeepers were the Cherry boys and they had a black lab called Bogey who ran about loose on the course. One day Steve is teeing off and Bogey is watching intently. Sure enough he duck hooks it into the rough where it is not findable. But Steve is unperturbed he says it was just an old xx'd out ball. However Bogey goes lunging into the bush and in seconds comes back with a ball in his mouth which he drops at Steve's feet. Steve picks it up and with his classic grin from ear to ear, he says: brand new Titleist! Bogey is long gone but I am pretty sure he has a good collection for Steve at his new course. Hope you hit'm straight, buddy.
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Kris, Mel, Claire and Blake French lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Thinking of you today as your family remembers and celebrates your father. What a beautiful tribute this page is to him. Even though we didn't know him, it is so obvious from the notes from others that he touched so many lives in a positive and meaningful way.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. -- Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dana Garrett lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Lesley: our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dana, John, Ainsley & Addison
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Robbie, Cheryl, Lauren and Logan Spencer lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you at this time and know that he was a very special man surrounded by such loving family and friends.
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The Porter Family lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Sending our deep condolences to Steve's family. We will miss our dear neighbour and his unforgettable smile at LVG -
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Steve and Celine Morrow lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to all the Summers family, we are thinking of you at this time.
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Heather, Dave, Carah and Alexander lit a candle
Friday, January 11, 2013
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Forever in our hearts! Love always Heather, Dave, Carah and Alexander (big guy)
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Mike, Ann, Tyler and Shay-Leigh lit a candle
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Mark, Lesley, Laura, Heather and Family,
We are thinking of all of you and sendng strength.
May you find comfort in knowing that a little bit of him lives on in each of you.
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Betty, Steve and Thomas Lavery lit a candle
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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Deepest condolences to Mark and his family.
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Betty Ann Kerrigan lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this troubling time.
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Cervelo Family lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Lesley and family, receive our condolences.
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Jen and Mike Recine lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Mark & Norma, Heather, Lesley, Laura, and families, we were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Hoping you're finding comfort in being together, sharing memories and stories, and knowing that you have family, friends and colleagues near and far who are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Bonnie Chilton/Pickard lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Mark, Heather, Lesley and Laura: I was so sad to hear the news. Be strong and support each other. Love to you all. Bonnie
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The Mannello Family lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy, thinking of you all during this time.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
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Melissa, Kevin, Katie and Darcy Brown lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Our hearts are with you all during this time. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
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Fred Lavji & Marie Wilhelm lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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Steve,
you will be dearly missed.
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Pete and Mo lit a candle
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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We are forever grateful for how Steve, and the Summers family, have taken us in and treated us like family from day one. Being able to share many Christmas dinners, family gatherings and our wedding day with Steve will be memories we will hold on to for years to come. He will always be in our hearts and memories.
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Ted Stanier posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Steve worked for me and then I for him during my two seperate tours at Honeywell. Always an enjoyable and productive relationship. All good memories of past days.Our condolences to the family. Bev and Ted Stanier
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Barb and Mark Robinson lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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You are all in our hearts during this sad time. You are such a close and loving family, to find comfort and laughter as you remember your Dad.
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Kim Somers lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Sending my condolances to you and your family for your great loss
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Sandi and Joe Fiorino lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Our deepest condolences to your entire family at this very sad time.
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Karen Harkness lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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My deepest sympathy and condolences, Heather. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Len.Harwood lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Steve you were a nice person to know and I have many happy memories.
Len Harwood
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Tammy & Mark lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Lesley, Steve, and Madison - Our heartfelt condolences are being sent to you and all of your family.
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Les, Steve & Maddy lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Dad, Grampy,
We miss you; your time with us was too short. You are always in our hearts, on our minds and we know you will always be with us.
Thank you to everyone who have shared some of your favourite memories and stories, they often spark a memory and bring a smile and a laugh when we hear them. We also wanted to thank all of our family, friends and the community for all of your kind words and support; it means the world all of us.
Miss you dad.
Love,
Les, Steve & Maddy xoxoxoxox
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Education Department at RECO lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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Kathy Loughlin lit a candle
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all of us who share your loss.
Steve will live on in our hearts.
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Anita Chui posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Bev and Steve were our wonderful neighbours on Barvale Court in Etobicoke for many years before they moved away in 1998. They were very friendly and supportive to everyone on our street. I remember seeing Lisa and Mark grow up. My daughter Diana became very fond of their cat K.C. and when Diana was about 10 years old, she was given the big responsibility of feeding K.C. when Bev and Steve went on vacation. Later she was asked to feed Cajun too. Steve was always such a nice gentleman. He was also very serious about keeping his front lawn meticulous. In the summer one would see him constantly pulling weeds! Theirs was one of the best kept lawns on our street. Although these things happened so long ago, fond memories are always kept and treasured…Dear Bev, please take good care of yourself, and may you find some comfort knowing your friends are thinking of you and sharing in your grief.
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John Sinclair posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Like hundreds of others, I too worked with Steve at Honeywell and have nothing but great and positive recollections of the time I spent knowing him. We weren't part of the same functional organization and as such, Steve was always more open and candid during our many chats; advice and knowledge I valued greatly then and even more so during my future working years. Some of my tenure at Honeywell was at a little known location known as 'McNicoll' (a name some used for their cottage as an excuse for early Friday departures!) where Steve was considered the 'senior guy.' While I have many great memories of Steve, including a few opportunities to meet with him again years later at a few Honeywell Alumni meetings, I'll always remember him in his starring role as the McNicoll tour guide for the then divisional GM in a humourous video aired at a company kick-off ending with the GM departing on a chauffeur driven snowmobile! My condolences to all who knew Steve, especially to his family and relatives and to all his friends.
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Paul, Lorraine, Chloe and Kayla Athaide posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. May God bless and keep you and your family in His care now and forever.
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Ron Hurst posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
I had worked for Honeywell for six years prior to joining the computer division in 1965, first setting up a repair depot then as Logistics Manager. One of the first jobs after joining the computer group was going to Welland to meet Steve and help him set up an old 422 printer at Atlas Steels. It took us most of the night finishing up and crashing at Steves place. The next morning the phone rang and it was Steve bck at work and telling me that breakfast was in the fridge. When I looked there was one egg and one orange in the fridge. I spent many years working with and working for Steve and knowing Steve as a friend living in nearby Bay Ridges in Pickering. After leaving Honeywell in 1991 and Pickering in 1994 I moved to Blenheim. Later I was told that Steve was in Southwest Ontario but unfortunately we didn't meet again. He was a good boss, style a little different, but always fair and a very good friend, Rest in peace, Ron & Doreen Hurst
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John Corkill posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Deepest Condolences! We remember Mr.S as a terrific person who always smiled and cared for others. Thoughts and Prayers
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Harry Eaglesham posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Steve and I worked together at Honeywell. A hard-working, well-respected colleague and a good friend in every sense of the word. Many great days together at Cherry Downs. Solved most of the worlds problems at the Hickory House. Was lucky enough to see him and Bev last month after several years gap. My sadness is mellowed by the fond memories. Sincere condolences to Bev and other family members.
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Barry Tripp posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
I met Steve at Honeywell Information Systems, my first employer after I graduated from University in the early 80's. I remember him as a leader and a team player who always smiled, found time to laugh regularly and enjoyed being around people at all times. My condolences to you and yours at this time.
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Bob & Linda Meidl lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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Norma & Mark, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Matt and Amy lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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Steve you will be sorely missed and we are thankful for having had the chance to spend these many years with you and Bev. Thank you for taking us into your family and allowing us to share many great moments at family Christmas, on the golf course - you always beat us all and found every lost golf ball - and many other family events. We love you and miss you, Matt and Amy
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The Summer's Family lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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sending love & peace to all...& healing light in honour of the one who will continue to shine brightly in your hearts.
shannon sealey
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The Summer's Family lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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sending love & peace to all...& healing light in honour of the one who will continue to shine brightly in your hearts.
shannon sealey
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Mark and Tricia Kuschnereit lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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Our deepest sympathies
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Mark &Norma lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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Sadly missed already. Thank you to our many friends and family who have reached out with words of comfort, warm thoughts and cherished memories , your support is appreciated.
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Trish lit a candle
Monday, January 7, 2013
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I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Dad.
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Ed & Marg Kozak posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2013
I worked for Steve for many years at Honeywell. We shared a lot of great times together at work and at play. I can remember going to his home and partying until he had to kick us all out. Steve was business like when at work and a fun guy when it was time to relax. I've often thought of him over the years even though I haven't seen him for probably 15 years or more. He will surely be missed. Sending our condolences to his family.
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John & Kathryn Wright posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2013
I worked with Steve for many years at Honeywell and respected and liked him very much. He was a true professional and a most capable & talented Manager. Sincere condolences to his family on his very untimely passing. I'm sure he'll be missed terribly.
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Traci Chilton-Ellis posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2013
Mark, Heather, Lesley and Laura, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
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Peter and Jenny Edwards (Australia) posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2013
Fond 70s and 80s memories of a fine mentor, fair boss and great friend who took a green Aussie under his wing and introduced him to the joys of Canadiana, in general and curling, in particular. Always a gentleman, patient, understanding and caring. A great sportsman and a great sport. Our sincere sympathy to Beverley and all the family.
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Barb Collette posted a condolence
Monday, January 7, 2013
On behalf of myself and my Mother Elsie Moore, we are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My mom and I had the pleasure of meeting Steve as a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society. He drove my mom and I a few times for my Mom's treatments and also for follow up appointments. We always enjoyed our time with Steve and I know he will be truly missed. He was a wonderful person who loved to share stories and talk about his family which you could tell were his world. R.I.P Steve.
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Helen Doyle posted a condolence
Sunday, January 6, 2013
When I was growing up we spent a lot of time with my Aunt Helen and Steve. I can't remember spending Christmas or any other important holiday without them. Steve was like my brother. I always looked up to Steve, as did my brother and sister. He held a very special place in my Mom and Dad's heart. They actually waited for Steve to be born so that they could set their wedding date. My Dad always loved to go golfing with Steve. They had so much fun together.
He was a very important part of my life. He always had such a great sense of humour and had the best laugh. He really found the joy in life.
I will miss Steve very much and my heart goes out to Mark, Heather, Lesley and Laura and your families.
Beverly, I know you have lost your best friend but I am happy that you were in Steve's life. You both were so happy together.
Love you,
Helen
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