DOAK: Steven John of Goderich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 7, 2026 @ 2:53 PM In Goderich, Obituary | 24 Comments
Steve Doak passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on September 24, 2026. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Fran (nee Bottema). Steve was the proud dad of Jeff Doak. He will be dearly missed by his sister, Sue Doak-Hanson of London, and sister-in-law, Judy Doak of Boston. He will be missed by his brothers-in-law Ike (Brenda) Bottema, Keith (Lorraine) Bottema, and sister-in-law Betty (Don) Slowinski. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steve is predeceased by his parents Walter ‘Baldy’ & Bernice ‘Ede’ Doak of Goderich, his brother, Gary Doak of Boston, and his brother-in-law, Bob Hanson of London.
A quiet man, Steve was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories and tipping back a beer or two, with good friends. You know who you are – your care and support is so appreciated.
Steve and Jeff were avid, lifelong Boston Bruins fans and loved hockey. Frequent Flyers at Tim Hortons, they cruised to the beach to watch boats. Daily drives became trusted routine, and they navigated bumpy, gravel roads of life together. He will be missed by all.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Steve’s Life will take place on Friday October 9, 2026 at Haskett Funeral Home GODERICH, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to the AMGH Foundation – Magnetic Moments or Goderich Legion Branch 109.
The family would like to thank: Huron County Paramedic Services and Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Emergency Department doctors and nurses for your patience, and the nurses and doctors on the 2nd floor at AMGH for being so kind. Sincere thanks to Karen (PSW) and Anita (St. Elizabeth’s) and Dr. Noel.
Special thanks to Amber Scherle, we are so grateful your continued care and friendship.
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My sympathy to Steve’s family. You could not find a nicer guy. May he RIP
Mike Jeffrey
Jeff, Sue and the family of Steve
I have known Steve since school days. I grew up on Albert St and Steve on Park Street.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Steve. While we worked in different departments at the Town, I always had pleasurable interactions with him.
My husband enjoyed hockey conversations with Steve and Jeff, the Boston Bruins were the main topic.
Steve will be greatly missed.
Judy & Allan Day
Deepest sympathies to you Jeff,Sue,Judy and family on the passing of Steve! We were such good friends for so many years but is now finally reunited with his wife Fran and brother Gary! The heavens will be a brighter place now💕
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Steve. While we worked in different departments at the Town, I always had pleasurable interactions with him.
My husband enjoyed hockey conversations with Steve and Jeff, the Boston Bruins were the main topic.
Steve will be greatly missed.
Judy & Allan Day
My condolences to Steve’s family and friends!!! Cherish your memories!!!
Deepest sympathies Jeff Sue Judy and families
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeff. Don and Donna Fisher
My dad asked me to write he is going to miss Steve they were long term friends and worked together for the town for 20yrs. He was devastated to hear of the loss of Steve his thoughts are with Jeff and the family
Gerald Robinson
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He will be sadly missed. His quiet personality was a trait I will always remember.
To Steve’s family. Had many good times on our Tim Hortons drives. After Tims drives a visit at the house for a drink or two.
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with him.
Sending my deepest condolences. Steve and I worked together for a lot of years with the Town of Goderich Parks dept. He was a great co worker and a friend. Steve always called me Big Red or Red. He had a nickname for all his co workers. Will miss you my friend!
Rest in peace Doaky!
My sincere condolences to you Jeff and your family at this very difficult time. Sending you my prayers and thoughts, hung on to the specials memories that you shared with your Dad. Your parents are now reunited in heaven watching over you.. Brenda and family xox
Sending hugs to Jeff and family. Steve was a really wonderful man that I was lucky to get to know through my friendship with Fan and Jeff. Gosh he would make me chuckle at times. We shared many memories around the pool, listening to his stories and trying to tame Jeff!
He will be missed.
Nicole
Keith and l send our condolences to Jeff and family. We loved him and that personality, what a character he was! He told us he was ready to be with Fran (Bottema) his wife that passed away in 2015. He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Doak family. Steve and my sister Fran will be together now, and Lorraine and I give our special thoughts and prayers to Jeff. Steve was a good brother in law to us all
I am so incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Steve. I have a lot of childhood memories of him, Fran and Jeff from the neighbourhood. My condolences to his family and friends
With great sadness to hear of the passing of Steve! Our Deepest Sympathy to Jeff and family.
From The Bedour Family
Dear Jeff, as your mother Fran’s oldest brother and on behalf of your cousins Ryan, Erin, Theresa, and aunt Nancy, I pass on our most sincere condolences. We hope and trust that after grieving your Dad’s passing, you will prosper in a future filled with a richness of love and caring.
Uncle Ike
Jeff, Sue and Judy
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Treasure the memories
RIP Steve.
Jeff, Sue, and Judy we are sending our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Jeff I was lucky to meet your Dad and Mom through Dianne. Over the years Steve and I became good friends through hunting and fishing. Dianne also talked about working with Steve at the Sunset Golf course.Jeff hold onto the special memories of your Dad and don’t let go.Your Parents are now reunited and will be watching over you.Rest in peace my friend. Ralph and Dianne
Our sincere condolences to Jeff and family. Steve was a great person. Although we did not see each other for many years, I still remember our hunting experiences when we were young. He will be missed by many. Trudy and Dan
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So sorry to hear about Steve. He is with Fran now and will see Gary again. RIP