Parcourez la nécrologie de Dereck Stephenson Saturday June 8th 2024 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles.
Dereck McKee Stephenson
1949 – 2024
On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, in his 75th year, Dereck McKee Stephenson passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dereck was the son of the late George and Beatrice Stephenson; brother to David deceased (Mary Ann), Mavis (Brian), Kevin, Doug deceased (Lacy), Colleen, and Mary Lou; and the proud Papa of Ethan. He will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Diane; children, Laura (Kyle), Adam (Michelle), and Andrew; as well as his faithful golden retriever, Tobey.
Dereck was a proud “Hespeler Boy” and spent his youth enjoying time with his grandparents at their home on the Speed River, trips to Kincardine, playing hockey, roller skating, and working at the bowling alley. Following graduation from Preston High School, his career path led him to Toronto, eventually being promoted as the Regional Manager of Advance Transformer Co.
In 2002, following a serious illness, Dereck received a second chance at life after being the recipient of a living donor liver transplant from his nephew Michael. This gift gave Dereck an additional 22 years to enjoy retirement. Over those years he loved sharing a meal, spending time with family, playing golf, travelling, and engaging in lively debate. We know he will especially miss his Friday afternoon ritual of having cigars in the company of good friends.
A special thanks to the care received by Dr. Sehl, CMH and the Para Med Palliative Care team for helping to fulfill Dereck’s wish to spend his last week at home. Their support and compassion will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, please donate blood (give.blood.ca) and consider registering to become an organ and tissue donor (beadonor.ca). Alternatively, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (see link below).
Dereck’s family will receive visitors at Lounsbury Funeral Home (1766 Franklin Boulevard,Cambridge) on Tuesday, June 18th from 10 am – 11 am, to be directly followed by a celebration of life service. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for refreshments at the Hespeler Legion (26 Schofield Street, Cambridge) following the service at 12 pm.
Saturday June 8th 2024
Décès pour la Ville:Cambridge, Province: Ontario
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