Stephen ‘Steve’ Turnbull
February 23, 2015
Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Monday, February 23, 2015, Steve Turnbull passed away after a short and courageous battle with an illness. A supportive and amazing step-dad to Connor (Watson). Much loved and “best” dad to Craig and Caleigh. Supportive, loving husband and best friend to Deborah. Loving son to Don and the late Denise (née Fortier); brother to Debbie (Hong) and Donna-Marie (Mark); son-in-law to George and Elsie Wallace; brother-in-law and uncle to Elaine and Bill Williams (Drew and Ryan), Karen and Matt Ryan (Sean, Rachel and Natalie). Steve will also be missed by his “brothers” in the Martial Arts Community, which was his deep passion. The memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Steve are asked to consider St. Joseph’s Hospice (London) or the Children’s Health Foundation.
You will always be loved, never forgotten and always will be the ultimate fighter!
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At this difficult time in your life, I pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was very sorry to learn of Steve's passing. I was fortunate to be able to know Steve and his family during Caleigh's year as the Champion Child while I was working at Children's Health Foundation. My thoughts are with you Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh.
Steve my old friend. We spent our teenage years as neighbors and as closest friends in DDO. I am deeply saddened that you are gone. To Steve's immediate and extended family, please accept my most heart-felt condolences.
Deborah Connor Craig and Caleigh, I am so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your family , Thoughts of your family are with us today and days coming. Xxo
Deborah and family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Steve. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time, and you will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Our most sincere condolences.
My sincerest sympathy in hearing of this sad news, my heart goes out to all of you -please know you are in my thoughts, and prayers xo
To Debbra and all your loving families . Please except our sincere condolences in the loss of your wonderful Husband ,dad, son and brother .hope you will find comfort in remembering your wonderful memories ,and comfort in knowing others care .may God Bless you all at this difficult time .
There are no words. It is only with love, hugs, prayers and support that will help you get through these difficult days. Steve will forever be in our hearts and our memories.
Nos pensées se tournent vers vous en ces moments difficiles. Nos sympathies à toute la famille.
Deborah, Connor, Craig, and Caleigh. My heart goes out to you and all your family at this incredibly sad time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. He is and will always remain in your hearts.
Je pense très fort à vous. Mes sympathies les plus sincères.
To Deborah and family: Please except our sincerest condolences in the loss of Steve. We are so sad to hear of his passing. We were happy to have known Steve and your family for the time you lived in our neighbourhood. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time and hope you will find comfort in your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God Bless you all at this difficult time.
To Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh, and Uncle Donald: We are so sorry for your loss and wish we could be there with you though I wonder if that would help very much. We pray nothing but the best for the entire Turnbull family and am convinced that God will see you through it. With love, Jim and Linda
Deborah, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Steve was such a wonderful, caring and kind man. My caring thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh, we are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We just found out yesterday and are still in shock. Many thoughts and prayers for all of your family at this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of all of you. Steve was wonderful person.
Deborah, please know that you and the family are in everyone's thoughts back in Northern Ireland (Stewart family).
We are so sad to hear the news of Steve's passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of Steve.
Dear Marie, I'm so sad to hear that Steve passed away. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Your family has been through so much. Thinking of you and all your family.
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Godspeed little cousin
An enormous loss of a genuinely lovely, decent person. I'll remember Steve's great sense of humour.
What an amazing man and an amazing family. I'm honoured to have known Steve. Love you Deb, Conner, Craig and Caleigh. xo
Deb, You are in our thoughts and hearts now & always.
Nous tenons à ce que vous sachiez que nous pensons beaucoup à vous et votre famille en ces jours de peines et souffrances. Nos sympathies les plus sincères.
This has been a day to die on Now the day is almost done Here the pipes will lay beside me Silent will the battle drum If friends in time be severed Someday here we will meet again I return to leave you never Be a piper to the end
I remember Steve from when I stayed with the family years ago. I'm sure being a couple of giggling girls, that we annoyed him to no end. But he put up with me and I remember only good things. Rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Deborah so very sorry to hear your sad news our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family love from Helen, Jim and family in N.Ireland. xxxx
Deborah, Craig, Caleigh and Connor, we are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a consistent presence in the life of his children and he will be missed. You are in our thoughts. xo
Nos sympathies à toute votre famille, courage pour les jours à venir. Nous pensons à vous en ces temps difficiles.
Deborah, we were so sorry to hear the news of Bills passing our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love from Uncle Harry & Sybil xxx
I am so sorry for your loss I worked with Steve years ago and he was always a kind and funny man with a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine, Deborah, Karen...Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time
Words cannot describe my feelings of heart felt sadness that I feel for Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh and all of Steve's family. He was very fortunate to be blessed with such a wonderful loving family. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. With Love, Julie A Blyth and family
Deborah, Conner, Caleigh, and Craig I am so very to learn of the passing of your beloved husband and daddy. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. May you see God’s light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, The gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard may hardness Never turn your heart to stone, May you always remember when the shadows fall— You do not walk alone.
May you alway walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door .. thinking of you all....
Deborah, Conner, Caleigh, and Craig please accept our deepest condolences to you all with the loss of Steve and your dad. May you all find strength and peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Don & Linda
Deborah, Conner, Caleigh, and Craig please accept our deepest condolences to you all with the loss of Steve and your dad. May you all find strength and peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Don & Linda
Deb, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and family, my heart goes out to all of you in the loss of a great husband, father, son, family member and friend to many. Hold tight on to each other and remember all the times you've shared and one day the tears of saddness will turn into tears of joy thinking back on all the wonderfull times you shared together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. xo
Deb, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and family, my heart goes out to all of you in the loss of a great husband, father, son, family member and friend to many. Hold tight on to each other and remember all the times you've shared and one day the tears of saddness will turn into tears of joy thinking back on all the wonderfull times you shared together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. xo
Dear Debra and family. Our heart goes out to you and your family with the loss of Steve. Karen has kept us updated along with my sister Lisa of this difficult journey. Let the tears turn one day to the wonderful moments you all shared with your husband and father. He will always remain in your hearts. With deepest sympathy and in our prayers.
Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. God Bless
Deb, Caleigh and family, It was with such sadness that I saw Steve's obituary in the Free Press. When I think back to my time at CHF, I think of your family fondly. Steve was a very nice man and it was obvious he was a wonderful father and husband. Please accept my condolences on such a tragic loss. Know that you are in many thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Carole Wray
Deborah,connor,craig,caleigh and family, our sincerest condolences for your loss. Sharon and Keith
No words are adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. My heart and best thoughts go out to you at this most difficult time. Sincères condoléances.
Deb, and family, I am truly so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Dear Debra, Connor, Craig and Caleigh and all the rest of the family We are so sorry for your loss. We always knew that Steve was a wonderful, caring husband, dad, brother in law and son in law and uncle. We will be thinking of you all.
Deborah, Connor, Craig & Caleigh I wish we could be with you at this time but know that our love reaches across the miles. Steve was a true gentleman he was so dearly loved and will be so sadly missed by all. God bless. Terry, Natalie. & Kyle also Aunt Lillian & Uncle Billy x
Deb, Connor, Craig, Caleigh, Don, Debbie and Donna-Marie. Words can not convey my feelings at this time. Hold fast to the memories and celebrate the life that was Steve. A time very long ago Steve was a rock when i needed a stable base the most. Deb you are in my prayers and I am here to be a rock for you. Kent, Maureen, Alex, Kirsten, Maddie and Lauren
Deborah, Gary and I are saddened by your loss and our prayers are with you and your family.
Deborah and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Much loved son in law of George & Elsie you will be missed so much you fought so hard , now you are safe in the arms of Jesus.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and the entire Turnbull family, When I learned of Steve's passing this afternoon my heart sank. I will always remember his tremendous love and dedication to his family. I often told him that he was the poster Dad for Children's Hospital and how well respected he was for all that he did. I am sending each of you a big hug from Thunder Bay and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and the entire Turnbull Family, When I learned of Steve's passing this afternoon my heart sank. I fondly remember his smile and positive outlook and always called him the poster Dad for Children's Hospital. He was so proud of all of you. I am sending each of you a big hug from Thunder Bay and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and the entire Turnbull Family, When I learned of Steve's passing this afternoon my heart sank. I fondly remember his smile and positive outlook and always called him the poster Dad for Children's Hospital. He was so proud of all of you. I am sending each of you a big hug from Thunder Bay and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig, Caleigh and the entire Turnbull Family, When I learned of Steve's passing this afternoon my heart sank. I fondly remember his smile and positive outlook and always called him the poster Dad for Children's Hospital. He was so proud of all of you. I am sending each of you a big hug from Thunder Bay and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy Crozier and sons Belfast Northern Ireland
Deborah, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this sad time. May your memories of Steve bring you comfort in days to come.
Don, Debby, Donna. Deborah, Connnor, Craig & Caleigh Our thoughts @ prayers are with you. May your memories of Steve be a great comfort to you.
A toute la famille Turnbull nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous sommes avec vous en pensée durant cette période de deuil. Bon courage à vous tous.
Our sincere condolences to all of the family. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Don, Debbie and Donna, My heartfelt sympathies are sent to you on the loss of Steve. As neighbours in Dollard des Ormeaux, I have only fond memories, of the time we lived there. May God grant you comfort and courage during this very difficult time.
Nous pensons a vous dans ces moments difficiles, bon courage Déborah.. Nos Sympathies Sincères aux deux familles éprouvées par ce deuil.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh, so sorry to hear of the death of your husband and Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Dear Deborah and Family, Thinking of you during this difficult time with heartfelt sympathies.
It was with great sadness that we learned of Steve's passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences.
My sincere condolences to the entire Turnbull family. Steve's passing is a great loss...may you find comfort in each other.
My most sincere condolences to the entire Turnbull family in the loss of dear Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so very sorry to hear this news. A wonderful Dad, gone much too soon. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time.
Deborah, I am so sorry to read about Steve. Please know you and the children are in my prayers and thoughts.
Dear Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Steve. I remember him well from our trip to Disney and all the wonderful things you have done for CHF over the years. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult of times.
Debra & Family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
So sorry to hear about Steve, I worked with him for a few years and he was such a dedicated employee and family man. Deb, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Deb, Connor, Craig, and Caleigh, so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good guy, and will be missed. Sincere condolences from Mike, Dawn, Devin, and Eric.
Thinking of you, Deborah and your family. Our hearts go out to you all. We didn't know him well, but we loved what we knew. xx
Deborah,Connor, Craig, Caleigh, Our family will always cherish our memories of Stephen. We feel so blessed to call him a friend. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Tony, Mary, Liz, Marie and Pat.
So very sorry to hear the sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains..... For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ours prayers are with you all during this time. Your Riverside family Rick Linda and Rylee Feenstra
had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years, always upbeat and super positive in every way. Rest in peace Steve.
May the good memories we live always out way the heart breaking times. You have the most wonderful supportive family and friends. You are in my thoughts.....although we don't see each other often you are often in my heart and my mind. Love Janie
Our thoughts are with you this day. Cousin Steve you will be missed.
We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love....and then we return home. Austrian Aborigine proverb.
Deb, Connor, Craig, and Caleigh. We are so very sorry to hear the sad news. We will remember Steve for his sense of humour and what a great person he was. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. xo
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Deborah, Connor, Craig and Caleigh, Our hearts go out to you and your family xo
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