Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Exeter, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Beierling) Stephen for over 64 years. Cherished father of Doris and Bob Osgood, and David and Diane Stephen all of Exeter. Proud grandpa of Melissa, Micheal (Shaina), Stephen, and Travis and great-grandpa of Landin and one on the way. Dear brother of Greta Anderson. Predeceased by his parents William and Martha (Penwarden) Stephen, and siblings, Lyda (William) Jeffrey, Harry, and Earl.
A private funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter with Pastor John Trembulak officiating. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dashwood. A recording of Doug’s service will be available on Monday evening by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Eunice Aikenhead
Dorothy Doris Bob Dave and Diane sorry to hear about Doug passing. Condolences to your family,
Marion Jeffery
Our sincere condolences to the Stephen family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Shawn and Marion (Snow) Jeffery
Kevin & Carol Windsor
Dave & Diane, Doris & Bob, Melissa & Michael
Sending our sincere sympathies to the entire family. Hold tight to the memories as they will help you get through this difficult time.
Darren Boyle
Our most warm condolences to the entire family.
Denise, Darren, Kayleigh & Sean
Earl and Marilyn Miller
Dorothy and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Doug. We know that he will be greatly missed.
George and Sue Wilson
Dorothy, Doris and Bob, Dave and Diane, and grandchildren, heartfelt condolences on your loss of a dear husband and father. My Dad, Doug Insley, knew your parents. The two Doug’s were musical. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Marlene MacKenzie
My sincere sympathy to you and the Stephens family for your loss.
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Dorothy, David and Dianne – Our sincere sympathy in the loss of a husband and father, Doug. We have met up with you folk on a number of occasions and enjoyed our social time with all of you whether it be a joyful or sad gathering. Your years of memories will help you in these days of loss. Ken and Marg
Marion McCarter
Dorothy, Dave & Diane, Doris & Bob and families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. May all of those great smiles of Doug’s, his memorable tunes and his wonderful memories warm your hearts and remain as treasures in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy
Marion McCarter
Sandra Vandeworp
Dorothy & Family,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt wishes for God’s peace and comfort to each one of you on Doug’s Homegoing- a much-loved and precious family member, fun friend and kind neighbour.
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathies to you Dorothy, Doris, Bob and families! Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Kathy Hayter
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at the passing of Doug,keep all your beautiful memories close to your heart
Marion E. Dykeman
So sorry for your loss of Doug. Thinking of my cousin Dorothy and her family. I know that Doug will be greatly missed.
James Weston
Dorothy, Doris, Dave and family – Our sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen and Jim Weston
Ed and Norlene Rodd
Dorothy, and family, always had a fun time when around Doug, wonderful sense of humor and contagious laugh. Sorry for you loss,
Wayne Clausius
Dorothy and Family, my sincere condolences on your loss of a husband, father and grandfather. May your memories help you through the coming days and beyond.
Karen Brock
Dorothy, Doris, Dave & Families
My condolences to you all for the loss of Doug. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Cherish your special memories of him.
Wanda Taylor
So saddened to hear of the loss of your husband,dad ,grandfather and great-grandfather
Bill and Elaine Vandeworp
Dorothy and family, we want to extend our condolences at the loss of Doug, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Geraldine ( Beckett) Grimminck
Dorothy and family. So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Cherish all the great memories you have of him.
Yvonne Elliott
To Dorothy, Diane, David & your families
Our condolences to all of you at this time. Doug loved music! I remember so many jam sessions at our house with Dad and other fun loving musicians in the community. I even have a tape of he and my Dad with some oldies, but goodies. Cherish the memories.
Thinking of all of you at this time.
Yvonne (Jaques) & John Elliott
Marlene Deichert
Dorothy, Doris, Bob, David, Diane, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories. Marlene
Linda Salts
Dorothy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We remember Doug’s smile.
Treasure all your wonderful memories.
Rob and Linda Salts
Grant Thomson
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Greta Anderson
Dear Dorothy, and family,
Prayer and time will help you through difficult period.
My heart is with you. Love to everyone. Greta.
Joy Prettyman
Doris: I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Mary Lou Thomson
Dorothy, Doris & Bob, Dave & Diane
Sincere sympathy in the loss of a husband, dad & grandpa. Cherish your happy memories of times spent together. Jack & Mary Lou
Teresa & Joe
Dave and Family.
So sorry to hear about your dad. Cherish all you memories. We are thinking about you at this very difficult time. Hugs. Teresa, Joe, Heather, Sarah & Michael
Teresa & Joe
Dave and Family. So sorry to hear about your dad. Cherish all you memories. We are thinking about you at this very difficult time. Hugs. Teresa, Joe, Heather, Sarah & Michael
Ray and Sylvia and family
We remember Doug fondly as a devoted and loving husband and father who cared deeply for his family. He liked to bring a smile to the faces of friends and relatives with his unique sense of humor and his quick witty comments. He will be missed. May he rest in the peace of Christ.
Larry and Sharon Lynn
We extend our sincere sympathy to all the Stephen family.
Anne Gallant (Delbridge)
My condolences to Doug’s family.
I have not been in the area for sometime now.
I remember Doug and Dorthy speaking each time we met them and I know my Parents and Uncle would have expressed their heartffelt condolences for their friend and neighbour.
May your fond memories be comfort to you in the days ahead.
Sandra Ulch (Dickey)
Dorothy and family, including Greta
Many memories of the Stephen’s family with the passing of Doug. We were neighbours on the Sunshine Line many years ago. I enjoyed seeing all the old family pictures. My sincere sympathy to all.
Ann and Peter Bornath
Dear Dorothy, Doris, Dave and families,
Deepest sympathy to all. Cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Dorothy,Doris,Bob,David,Diane & Grandchildren,
We were sorry to read Doug passed away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers as you
go through this difficult time. Cherish all your memories.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Daryl & Carol Ann Keys
Doris and Bob and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grand father.
May you be enveloped in the peace that passes all understanding.
Blessings to all…
Daryl and Carol Ann Keys
Andy & Cindy Harrigan
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad,thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane Haggitt
Very sad to hear of your dad’s passing Doris
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Cynthia Willert
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, you are all in my thoughts.
Marian Jeffrey MacLeod
Condolences Aunt Dorothy,
Cousins Doris and David and
your hubbies and families.
It has been your loving care for Uncle Doug that had him reach this landmark age with a heart that loved you all.
When he smiled that genuine smile it ‘lit up his whole face’
We shall also remember the tunes on his ‘mouth organ’… the best.
As well am thinking of and sending hugs to Uncle Doug’s remaining sister Aunt Greta.
He is now with my Mom-his sister Lyda, Uncle Earl and Uncle Harry as well as Grandma and Grandpa.
He is at peace
Niece
Marian
Greg McAuslan
Dave and Doris, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My heart and prayers to the family in this time. Memories are forever.
June E Morenz
Dear Dorothy and Family: I was so sorry to read of Doug’s passing. You have my sincere condolences. I love looking at all of the pictures. Some of them remind me of you two, when I was a kid, at the Morenz reunions.
Bev
Dorothy and family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Doug. We will miss our little chats on the street.
Always loved hearing him play his accordion. We will miss him.
Bev, Garry and Eileen
Dorothy Gaiser
My deepest sympathy to Dorothy, Doris, Bob, Dave, Dianne and your families. Cherish your memories.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
To all of Doug’s Family,we extend our sympathies.
Wishing Gods Blessings upon you.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Jeff Borland
Dorothy,Doris,David and Family.
Please accept my condolence in the loss of your husband and father.
Jeff Borland
Sharon Fletcher
Dave, Diane & Travis,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ray & Judy Mills
Dorothy and family;
Please accept our deepest condolences. I know you will be lost without Doug in your life. You two seemed to be always together. My mom (Iva Blair) and my mother-in-law (Marjorie Mills) both used to talk about your love of card playing. It was a passion you all shared together. Our thoughts are with you. God Bless.
Debra Tilley
Dave, Diane, Doris, Bob and Families;
Our thoughts are with you at this heartbreaking time. Our deepest sympathy of the loss of your Father.
Debra and Ken
Rose and Keith Brittain
Our sincere condolences to all the family RIP
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Dorothy, Doris & Bob, David & Diane and families
Sincere sympathy in your loss. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Cheryl
Dave, Diane and the entire Stephen family
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Treasure all the memories you have. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time xoxo.
Cheryl & Ernie
Pattie Keller
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
Joanne Stephen
My condolences to all of the Stephen family. I have very fond memories of Doug. It’s never easy to say goodbye. Doug was a very proud father and very proud grandpa. He was a loving husband to the love of his life Dorothy.My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Stewart & Bev Brown
Our sincere condolences Dorothy, Doris and Bob, David and Diane, and your families.
Cherish the memories.
Kevin & Ann Traquair
It’s hard to lose your father, when he’s also a best friend. Sorry for your loss Dave . Your dad could always make me smile.
Carol Churchill
So sorry for your loss Dave and Doris and families. Your Dad always had a smile and a hello.
Jim & Darlene Lynn
We are sorry to hear of your loss, and we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Dorothy, Doris, Bob, Dave, Diane and grandchildren in the passing of Doug. Cherish your many memories and hold them close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Helen Detlor , niece
Such wonderful pictures, memories.
My sincere condolences to you all .
Aunt Dorthy, he will be looking down on you.
I remember when uncle Doug brought his sweet heart home to Grandpa’s!!
“Kissing” his sunshine , in the mud room!!
Best wishes saying Goodbye.
Rose Marie Rader
Doris and Bob and David and Diane and families: So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father. My sincere sympathies!
Raymond and Linda Vella
Our hearfelt condolence for your loss Dave, We know how close you were to your dad. Oor respects to you and your family
Brenda Hern
Dorothy, Doris and Bob and Dave and Diane – Very sorry to see the passing of your Doug. Cherish your many memories – sending our condolences- Ivan and Brenda
Maxine Miller
Whatever soothes your spirit, comforts your soul and brings you peace…that’s what you are wished at this sad time.
Blessings
Maxine Miller
Ruth Ann Misener
Dear Doris and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. May God continue to give you comfort as you are assured that he is now in his heavenly home. “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.” Job 19:25
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Jessie-Lee Abram
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.