With a heart full of love for his family, Steven William Howard Walker passed away on March 14, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London. Beloved husband of Jane (Elston) Walker for 43 years. Dearly loved dad of Benjamin, Jeffrey and Danielle. Proud and adored Grampa of Clark and Cole. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Diane and Michael O’Shea, Katherine and Jim Grieve, Melanie and Vernon Thomson, Bob and Marilyn Walker, Tim and Teresa Walker, Paul Elston and Kim Lefebvre, Gary Elston, Nancy and Bruce Young, David and Joan Elston and John Elston and Valerie Hesser. Loving uncle of so many wonderful nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Jean (Febrey) Walker and his parents-in-law Edwin and Margaret (Cardiff) Elston, Libby (Hudson) Elston and sister-in-law Donna Elston. Steven enjoyed extended family gatherings with the Walkers, Febreys, Elstons, Cardiffs, Prescotts, Hudsons and Smiths.
Steven believed in a good day’s work, whether it was farming or construction. His work was rarely contained to 8-4 as he often helped family and friends with projects. Steven had a warm smile and a hearty laugh. He regularly asked about others, showing a genuine interest in the people in his life. He strongly supported the Dairy Farmers of Canada – he loved a glass of milk.
Steven’s family is very grateful for the exceptional care and support that he received from the LHSC Medical Departments and the entire team at St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Visitation: LUCAN
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday, March 20th from 5 – 8 PM.
Celebration of Life: EXETER
A celebration of Steven’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, March 21st at 11 AM. Private family interment Medway Cemetery.
Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Terri Farrington
To Jane and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband. Do take care of yourself.
Shelley Hall Hunter
Dear Jane and family, thinking of you at this sad time.
Jeremy
I only knew Steven and family very briefly. It was an honour to have met you. My condolences to the whole family.
Uncle Paul & Aunt Barbara
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Steven Walker and we wish you all the best to your family
Rob Murphy
Our thoughts are with the family. Steve always had a smile on his face when driving school bus for our family. He cared for his passengers, and always had a story to tell. Steve drove bus out of Medway High School, a true gentleman.
Shantona Chaudhury
Jane, Ben, and Jeff,
My deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of Steve. I remember his kind, warm smile at many a family gathering. And I know that your wonderful, loving family will be there to support you as you grieve and heal.
Pauline Payton
Our sincere condolences to the Walker and O’Shea families-
– Keith and Pauline Payton
Mark & Ann Scott
We are sending our sincere condolences to all of Steve’s family. Thinking of you today and the days ahead as you navigate this huge loss.
Sandra and John McFarlane
Jane, Ben and Jeff,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Steve. I remember him as a kind man with a very deep love for his family.
We are thinking of you through this difficult time.
Pauline Phillips
Offering our condolences to the Walker & Elston families. May your memories help you through these difficult times.
Pauline & Roy Phillips
Karyn VB
I am thinking of you all and Steven today. It is beautiful and impactful to see family/friends offer each other presence and comfort the way the Walker crew does. A steadfast, loving and fun bunch.
Wishing each of you continued connection and care as you move through the days ahead.
Karen and Gerry Rapien
Jane, Ben, and Jeff and families
We were sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We remember him as a trusted neighbour on #23 Highway. He was always interested in any activities, willing to chat or offer a helping hand. He has left behind many beautiful memories.
With sympathy Karen and Gerry Rapien
Martin/Jo Anne Clarke
Jane, Ben & Jeff …
We are very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing ! Always had a smile on his face when he would greet us ….
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Martin & Jo Anne Clarke
Betty Ann Dombroski
My deepest sympathies to you Jeff, Ben and of course your Mom and the extended Walker family. May memories bring you peace.
Bobbi Smuck
Jane, Ben. and Jeff and the Walker family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Steve.
It is has been a difficult journey for all of you .
May the memories of happier times help you get through this difficult time.
Beth O'Shea
Dear Jane, Ben, Jeff and Danielle
Thinking about all of you at this sad time. Our family has so many fond memories of Steve. Rest in Peace.
Kim Powell
Jane and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Lots of memories to cherish.
John E Donley
Jane, Ben and Jeff
So sorry to hear about your loss of Steve. Always enjoyed having a visit with him at Bob and Ruth’s shop and getting help from him when we needed it. Barbara and I are sorry to hear about your loss
JoAnn & Bill Barnard
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to all the Walker family.
I have fond memories of Steve and Melanie from Leesboro. Cherish your memories of Steve and those wonderful times together, may they bring you comfort.
Shirley Wood
Very sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all the Walker, Febrey and extended families. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Shirley Wood
Sharon & Paul Ward
So very sorry to hear of Steven’s passing.
Marsha Doucette
Ben, Jeff and Mrs. Walker,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Although it’s been many years, I have fond memories of being in your home, and specifically kind memories of Mr. Walker.
Sending you all a big hug! Truly wish I could bring a smile to your faces on this sure to be difficult time.
With love,
Marsha
Elaine Corbett
My deepest condolences to Jane and family! Always enjoyed our chats. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead.
Frank and Heather Smith
Our condolences to the Walker Oshea families. Frank and Heather Smith
Don and Judy Squire
Our sympathy to the Walker and O’Shea families.
Don and Judy Squire
Nancy Smith
So sorry Jane and family and extended family….always enjoyed a visit with Steve at Smith get togethers.
May your may fond memories help to carry you through this difficult time.
Gerald and Nancy Smith
Gerald and Karen Zavitz
Jane, Ben and Jeff
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Steve. We are thinking about you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Walker family.
Joyce Darling
Remembering a very happy boy with a big smile many years ago at Leesboro school. Your many memories will live in your hearts forever. Joyce Fitzgerald Darling
Phillip Lines
Our deepest condolences to the Walker Family from the Febrey family in the UK. We’re sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of you all.
Phil & Bev Lines
Jeff Borland
To the Walker Family.
Please accept my Condolence in the passing of Steven.
Jeff Borland
Bob & Ruth Parkinson
Jane, Ben and Jeff
Sorry to read about the passing of Steve. Always enjoyed a good visit whenever he dropped in. Our
condolences to the family. Treasure your memories.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Jane, Ben & Jeff
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
We always enjoyed our chats on the soccer fields.
Our thoughts are with you.
Wayne, Julie
Dylan, Emily
Dave & Joan Goddard
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
John & Pat Harlton
To All of Steven’s Family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You have so many great memories of Steven. Our heartfelt condolences to Jane and the extended Walker Family.
Dave & BJ (McLaren) O'Reilly
Sending our condolences to all the Walkers and their families. We were so sorry to learn of Steve’s passing.
Donna & Dave Frank
Our sincere condolences to the Walker & Elston families on the loss of your beloved Steven. I have very fond memories of my time spent in choir with Steve many years ago. May he rest in peace.
Debbie Riddell
Dear Jane and family ,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Steve, your beloved husband and father. Sending Sympathy and Condolences. Memories will always be with you .
Debbie Riddell
Maureen and Ron Tucker
We are very sorry for your loss.
Deb Salmon
Heartfelt sympathies to the Walker family. Sending love to you all.
Joanne & Gord Hardy
To the Walker family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. He will be missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
Betty Curran
My heartfelt condolences to the Walker families. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Lots of good memories. ♥️
Ken Rollings
Very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing
Ken and Jane Rollings and Family
Dale Cook
Jane, Ben, Jeffery, and Danielle
My deep and sincere condolences to you and all the extended families.
Having worked alongside Steve for a number of years, and watching his commitment to perfection with my neighbours construction team,,,, Steve was always dedicated to whatever he endeavoured. I’m grateful for having known and worked him.
Mike Veal
Condolences to Jane and family. Steve was one of a kind. It showed with everything he did. Our connection through the Cardiff family with our business was truly a great relationship. Steve and Jane and family have always been true blue people. Sorry for your loss. Mike Veal
Cindy & Rob Foster & family
Our condolences to the Walker and extended families.
We always saw Steve with a smile and a wave when he was working with one of the neighbors and will remember how well he treated our kids when he drove their school bus.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
To the Walker Family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You will have a lot of great memories
Marion McCarter
Melanie and Vernon and all your families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in the loss of
your brother. Cherish his wonderful memories.
Lynda & Will (Balazs) Ivanisevic
Jane, Ben & Jeff:
I have such fond memories of Steve, I think as far back as when you were dating. The Elston clan has always been our chosen family, and that included Steve.
Those we love never truly leave us — they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. Sending love and hugz from the west.
Alice Pigeau
My sincere condolences to you Jane and your family. Visitors for Steve came to hospice and shared many wonderful stories about him. He was clearly a well loved individual. Bless him.
Jim and Marion Blake
Dear Jane, Ben and Jeffrey,
We were sorry to read of Steve’s passing. Remembering our days as neighbours on #23. We always enjoyed our chats with Steve whenever our paths crossed. Sending along our sincere condolences to all of you and wishing you peace in the coming days,
John & Mary Walls
To Steven’s family;
Our sincere condolences at this sad time. Thinking of you.
Linda & Dave Fehr
Jane, Jeff, Ben , Danielle , Clark & Cole
We alongside you mourn the loss of Steve. Our memories of him will be fondly cherished. We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all and hope you find comfort and peace throughout the memories you carry forward with you. Love you all
Diane Martens Elston and Charles
Jane and Elston and Walker families,
Sincere condolences on the loss of Steven. May memories of happy times bring you peace and comfort
Laura & Stuart Carne
Jane, Ben & Jeff
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Steve was such a kind person and always happy to stop and chat. Cherish your memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Hart
So sorry for your loss Jane. My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Wendy(Powell) & Jeff Van Vliet
Jane and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Steve’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg Rapien
Ben, Jeff and Jane,
My deepest condolences. I have fond memories of Steve when visiting your house when I was younger, he was always working hard around the farm but took the time to greet you with a warm smile and kindness. He will be missed.
Pat Kelly
My sincere condolences to the Walker and O’Shea families
Barry McNaughton
Jane
Steve was always so supportive and someone always open for a conversation and a laugh at Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Warmest Thoughts and Prayers to you and the family at this time.
Bev & Seif Kordi
Our deepest condolences to Jane, Ben and Jeff as well as to the Walker and Elston families. Steve was such a very kind, friendly man who always had a smile on his face. Every encounter with him was always a pleasant one. RIP Steve. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Dave & Suzanne McNaughton
He had a big smile and a gentle voice, always. Our heartfelt condolences to Jane, Ben, Jeff & Danielle and the rest of the Walker family. May he now rest in peace.
Ginny
My heart is with all those who loved Steven.
Marlene and Joe French
Jane and all the Walker family,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you at this time. Cherish the memories.
Hugs to all,
Marlene and Joe French
Janet & Todd Moore
Diane, Mike, Jamie, Jeremy, Shannon, Colleen and families,
So sorry to hear of another loss. May all your happy memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you all ❤️
Tammy Hawkins
Melanie and family. So sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. Tammy and the rest of the Noble family
Lyle & Leigh (Hudson) McIntosh
The Hudson, Elston and Walker families enjoyed many years of being very good neighbours and friends and then a couple of marriages tied us all together as family. Whether it was a card party, a casual invitation for lunch or a planned celebration, we always enjoyed hugs, lots of laughs and a sense of belonging. Like the others that have gone before him, Steven was a loved member of our extended family and will never be forgotten. Hugs to you Jane and all of the Walker and Elston families.
Brenda Roberts
Dear Jane and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending heartfelt condolences and wishing you peace and healing in the days ahead.
Sincerely Bryan and Brenda
Muriel Taylor
Sorry for your loss Jane and family. Remember your memories.
Deb Campbell
Diane and family:
Very sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. A special sister/brother bond bent a little but never broken. Some wonderful memories to lend you all courage at a difficult time. A hug from here.
Virginia Salmon Lambdin
On behalf of the Salmon family, I extend my condolences to the Walker family. RIP Steven. Gone too soon.
Patrick Morkin. Calgary
Diane and Mike
Very sorry to learn of Steven’s passing. Sending my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Melanie, Vern & Walker families
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
He looks like a kind person, and that would be the Walker way ..
♥️
Pat Powell
So sorry for your loss Jane my thoughts and prayers go out you and your whole family at this difficult time.
Keith and Joyce Thomson
To all of Steven’s family on his passing. Our most sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. May you treasure all of the fond memories of him.
Hayley Rowley (Rushton)
Jane, Ben and Jeff,
I am so sorry for this incredible loss. I will always remember Steve as one of the happiest people I have ever met. Always showing up to watch the boys play Medway Rec or whatever sport they were in at the time. My deepest condolences.
Karen Zavitz
I was so sad to hear that your father had passed away. Hopefully he can now rest in peace. Condolences to all.
Ann and Rob Morley
Jane, Ben and Jeff
We are so sorry for your loss. I looked forward to the Walker’s visits as there was always a laugh or two. Hugs to you all.