STEPHEN: Mark of Exeter
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 4, 2022 @ 11:29 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 139 Comments
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Donald Mark Stephen of Exeter, at the age of 57. Cherished husband and best friend of Andrea (Becker) Stephen for over 22 years. Proud father of Conner Stephen, and Ryan Stephen. Beloved son of Joan (Broderick) Stephen and the late Donald Carl Stephen (1995) and son-in-law of Alex and Doreen Becker of Dashwood. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Heather and Randy Bilcke, and Derrick and Heather Becker all of Exeter. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; Matt and Melissa and their son Owen, Anna and Drew, Sheldon, and Colbie.
Mark gave more in life than he asked in return. From a young age, Mark followed in the footsteps of his father, working in the printing business. His family operated Stephen Printing for 30 years. Following his time in the family business, Mark worked in advertising for various newspapers in Southwestern Ontario for over 15 years. In his spare time, he loved working with his hands, building furniture, playing guitar, baseball, volleyball, bowling and watching his favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. He enjoyed cooking and loved photography, working on the side capturing special moments for many area families through weddings and family photos. He always enjoyed being behind the lens. Mark will be missed by his many friends both in the community where he lived and his virtual video gaming community, where many friendships were formed. Above all, Mark truly cherished being a father and spending all of his time with his family.
A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter on Saturday, March 5th at 11 AM.
Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “STEPHEN: Mark of Exeter”
Dear Andrea, Connor and Ryan. Iam so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the entire Stephen family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Andrea and family:
My deepest condolences to you and your sons. May you cherish the memories.
Faye Skinner
Andrea, Connor & Ryan, I send my deepest condolences. I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Sending hugs ♥️
Andrea, Conner and Ryan;
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joanne Gordon
Dear Andrea & Family
I am so shocked and sadden to see that Mark has died.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely
Carolyn Gower & Family
Andrea, Conner, Ryan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Mark/Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . May the comfort of family and friends surround you now and always 💗
Nina, Kent, McKenna, Eden and Quinn Robson
Andrea and Mark’s family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Mark was a good man and left an impression with many
May God grant peace and comfort.
Andrea and Mark’s family
SIncere sympathy in your great loss. Mark was a good man and left an impression with many
May God grant peace and comfort.
Andrea and family – words cannot express the hurt we feel for you all. Know that we are here for you and surround you with love hugs and memories of a great guy.
We are so saddened hearing of the loss of Mark. We send our condolences to Joan, Heather and Randy and children, Mark’s wife and children.
In all the years we lived in Exeter, you were the best neighbours anyone could ask for, and our best friends. We have so many wonderful memories of good times spent together. You were like family to us.
May God hold you in His arms and comfort you through this difficult time.
Andrea, Conner, Ryan, Derek and Heather, Doreen and Alex and families:
Sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother-in-law Mark. May you treasure all of the memories and carry them
in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Andrea, Conner, Ryan,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I am sending all my love and thinking of you all.
My deepest sympathies.
Lisa & Gerard Regier
Andrea I am so very sorry for your loss. Mark was a great friend and I will miss him.
Andrea, Conner, Ryan and Families
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a great person.
Mark will be deeply missed by his Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance team.
His hard work and outgoing nature were major factors of his sales persona.
Mark’s clients will miss his honest and understanding work ethic.
Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance co-workers and the entire Postmedia team
My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your husband and father. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the following days.
Andrea and family…….so sorry for your loss. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Terry & Sharon Romphf
So very sorry to hear of Marks passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hope your special memories will help you at this sad time. Mike ,JoAnne Pickering and family
Dear Andrea, Connor and Ryan,
We are so sorry for you loss. Our deepest condolences to you and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tara, Doug , Meg & Aiden Clark
Andrea, Conner and Ryan and Families
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mark’s big personality, humour and caring nature, will be missed!
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Deb and Dick Lord and Family
Andrea, Connor, Ryan and Families
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
May all your precious memories carry you through this difficult time,
and keep warmth in your heart forever.
Aunt Marietta & Collin
Andrea and family.
We are so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. Thinking about you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories. We think about you often. Hugs.
Teresa & Joe Hendriks
Andrea, Connor and Ryan – I cannot imagine the loss that you are feeling at this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Dear Andrea and boys
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Dwayne and JoAnn Piper
Andrea,and family.So very sorry for the loss of Mark.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Andrea and family,
Joan,
Heather and family.
My sincere sympathy to all.
I am so saddened by the sudden loss of Mark. I have only positive memories of him as a student at EPS.
My thoughts are with you.
Dear Conner and Ryan and Andrea
sorry for loss keep .prayers to you all Tressures all the good times you all had with your dad
Conner and Ryan and Andrea
From Calvin and bev and keith shanks
Andrea, Conner, Ryan & the entire Stephen Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mark. Another great guy taken far too soon. Hold on to all your wonderful memories and to each other during the difficult days ahead.
Andrea & Craig Alexander
Andrea, Conner & Ryan
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. He was such a friendly guy and was always happy to stop and talk awhile, he will be missed in our community. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jed, Kelly, Emma & Zach Haines
Joan, Andrea, Conner, Ryan, Heather and Randy and family.
Sending our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many fond memories of Mark that we will carry in our hearts forever.
In many ways Mark was a very talented guy. I will always treasure the times playing guitar with Mark and listening to his amazing guitar riffs. A good friend that will be missed, may he rest in peace.
Brian & Debra Johnston and family
Andrea, Conner and Ryan, Joan, Heather and Randy & Family
So sorry for your loss, you have our condolences. We have fond memories of years of family friendship. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
To the Stephen Family
So sorry for your loss. May you cherish the memories
Margaret De Vries
Andrea, Connor,Ryan, Joan, Heather and family. So very sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. May you take comfort in each other at this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are for all the family which we have known for such a long time.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the boys.
Susan Sabourin
My sincere condolences to the family. I will always picture Mark with a camera in his hand or around his neck. He will be missed.
Andrea & Family,
So very sorry for the loss of Mark.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Scott, Lynda, Luke & Heath Bogart
Andrea, Conner and Ryan- we send our love and deepest condolences during this sad time. I have many fond memories of Mark and he will be missed by all of his “cousins”.
May you all be comforted by the memories and love he gave.
Andrea, Conner and Ryan, we are so sorry for such a great loss in your family. We are thinking of you all and sending love and prayers. Dan and Char Elliott
So sorry to hear of this loss for you and the boys Andrea! Thinking of you.
Our condolences in this sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George and Elaine Ducharme
Andrea, Conner and Ryan
Sending our deepest thoughts and love to you. Mark was a great guy! Enjoyed picking up Cormick from your house and having our visits with you and Mark. Enjoyed our volleyball times as well. Great memories.
We are terribly sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Nothing we can say will ease your pain. Our hearts break for you all.
Andrea, Connor and Ryan
Please know our hearts are with you during this tremendous loss. Mark was a phenomenal person who always had a smile and a great conversation when you saw him.
Our most warm and heartfelt condolences.
Darren, Denise, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle
I worked with Mark for many years helping us to publish the Grand Bend Area CHC”s What’s Happening in the paper each and every month . He was always a pleasure to deal with and I will miss working with him. Our deepest sympathies from all of us at the Health Centre and from me personally. Cindy Maxfield
Dear Andrea, Connor and Ryan you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang onto each other and your memories of your dear husband and father.
With heartfelt condolences Sharon Dale
Joan, Andrea & All Your Family
So sorry to read about Mark. I extend my sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
Margaret Brintnell
Heather, Randy and family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
My sincere condolences yo you Andrea, Conner and Ryan. You are in my thoughts. Cherish your memories.
Andrea, Conner, Ryan
Joan:
Our Sincere Condolences, To Young, To Soon, Never Easy
Ron and Glenda
Andrea, Conner and Ryan: I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Mark on Thursday. We had many lively and amusing discussions about politics and hockey at the T-A over the years. He will be very much missed.
Andrea, Connor, Ryan ..Heather and family and Joan
We are so sorry for your loss..Mark was a wonderful guy always had a smile and a friendly hello..take some comfort in sharing your memories..
Michael and Terri Reid
So sorry for loss. Mark was taken way too young.
Dear Andrea and family,
I am so saddened to read this tragic news.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during
this sad chapter in your lives. Hugs.
Dianne
Andrea
We are so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. Our sympathy to you and your boys and all of Mark’s family.
Linda and Bill Farquhar
Andrea and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Hoping that your wonderful memories help you in the days going forward. Thinking of you all.
Sue, Tom, Brock and Bria Passmore
Andrea, Connor and Ryan,
So very sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Andrea, Conner and Ryan…please accept our sincere condolences…..hugs Pete and Deb
Andrea, Connor, Ryan
So very sorry to read of Mark’s passing. Mark and I shared an office at the Lakeshore Advance. So many laughs we had, along with serious conversations. He was a pleasure to work with and will be missed by so many. I never did get his hummus recipe to taste like his! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time, may the warmth of his smile forever warm your hearts.
Sincerely
Kathy Young
Andrea- So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Allan and Dorothy Spiegelberg
Andrea and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great guy. Sending you hugs
Deepest sympathy to Andrea and family . May the memories be a blessing.
Andrea, Conner and Ryan,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father.. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Andy, Christina, Jared and Kayla Orr
To the Stephen family
So very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you
Alison Wedlake and family
Andrea and family deepest sympathy . May the memories be a blessing.
We’re so sorry to hear about Mark. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Andrea and your Family
Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Keep your memories close to your heart
Lori Masse
We’re so sorry to hear this very sad news . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Nark’s loved ones
Andrea, Connor and Ryan. Sending our deepest sympathies . So sorry for your loss,
Jim and Ruth Gingerich
Andrea Joan Heather and families
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mark.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cy & Eleanor
Andrea and boys, Alex and Doreen
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Mark.
Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Andrea and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Just found out about Mark! So saddened to hear about his passing. Our condolences to his family, for the loss of Mark.
Andrea, Connor and Ryan
We are thinking of all of you at the most difficult time.
Sending love and support from our family to yours .
Miranda, Jay, Jaden and Brooklyn
Dear Andrea,Conner, Ryan, Joanie Heather, Randy and family,
We are so sad to hear of Marks passing. Mark was a gentle soul and always had a smile on his face. Know we are here for comforting and reminiscing. Big hugs to all of you
xoxo
Frank and Janet Winters
Want to offer condolences with you and your two sons. I feel like I know your boys just through the pictures at the hair shop and us talking about how proud we are of our children. I hope your memories of the past years with your husband will help to guide you through this rough period in your life. Lean on your family and friends for support. Helen
So very sorry to hear. Condolences to you all. May all the wonderful memories help get you through this difficult time.
Dear Andrea and families,
I am thinking of you ❤️
Julianne Varley
Andrea, Conner and Ryan
Take comfort in family and friends during this tragic time……our condolences to everyone.
Andrea, Conner and Ryan., Stephen and Becker family. We are so sorry to hear of about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Andrea & Family,
Our sincere condolences to you on your painful loss of Mark. May he rest in peace.
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Dear Joan and Mark’s family,
I know at this time, memories are not what you want, you just want him back, but believe me, as time swiftly passes the memories become more and more precious and dear. You’ll laugh a lot and cry a lot, but that’s how we heal. I know this all too well. May the Lord bless you and give you peace at this very sad time. Most sincerely, Judy (Jory) Hayward, an old neighbour.
Andrea, sending you & all of your family, heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort and strength in each other. Randi Ivey
Andrea & Family, Alex &Doreen
Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Andrea, Conner, Ryan, Joan, Heather & Family, Becker Family & all Mark’s friends;
Our sincere sympathy in the sudden loss of Mark. What a shock and what a great guy gone way too soon! I’ve known Mark to be a fine man since our high school days. He printed my first business cards over 35 years ago. He took numerous pictures of all three of our kids sports teams over the years. Mark was always caring, dependable, fair and a real pleasure to deal with every time. A true gentleman always. We had many, many good talks through the years. Much like the enjoyable visits I had with his Dad Don, in the printing shop. You can all be proud of the “Mark” he left on his community and his family and friends. You remain in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.
Andrea and family,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Mark. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time
Joan and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. Our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
So Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Mark May God wrap His loving arms around you at this difficult time Our Deepest Sympathy
Andrea and Joan, I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing! My sincere condolences
Sympathies from our family to yours.
Andrea, I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Please know my thoughts are with you & the boys.
Sincerely,
Leanne McCann ♥️
Thinking of you Andrea and your family. So sorry.
Dear Andrea and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Barry & Nancy Mills and family
Andrea: My heart breaks for you so know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Bill and I were introduced to the Stephen family many years ago through our late friend Bob Fletcher, but Andrea, as a new client of yours in the past several months, I have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know you, and hear about Mark, Conner and Ryan; your family of which you always speak with great pride. I am so very sorry to learn of your devasting loss. We join an entire community who will be thinking of you, your sons, Joan and all extended family with sympathy.
Andrea, Ryan and Conner
Alex and Doreen
So, so sorry to hear this news. Please know you are in our thoughts. We offer our sincerest condolences. Sending big hugs.
Margaret & Jack
Andrea, Connor & Ryan
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Little did we know that morning when we were chatting what the day held. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann McBride
Andrea, Conner & Ryan and Family – Extending our most sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Mark. He will be missed by many. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Andrea & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss of Mark. Cherish all the memories you all have of him. I remember many years ago of us all playing Volleyball together and the fun times we shared in playing and after drinks. I’m thinking of you all at this difficult time as you deal with the heartbreak. Take care, hugs🌹❤️
Cathy
Our heartfelt sympathies to you Andrea and your boys. Mark was a very kind, gental soul.
Jodi & Bruce Berg
Andrea & Family
Sending our deepest sympathies So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers
Bill & Brenda DeGroot
Andrea, Conner and Ryan,
What a lovely service that Bob did for Mark and for you and your immediate families. We will be thinking of you in the coming days. May you find peace in all of your great memories made with Mark.
Earl and Glenda
Dear Joan, Andrea and Boys, Heather and Family:
Such a smart, talented, quiet yet humorous person, leaving far too soon. He will be missed, leaving behind a hole in so many hearts.
Deepest condolences. I share your sadness.
Andrea, Joan, Heather and Families
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, son and brother Mark.. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May God grant you strength and comfort over the coming days.
Joan and family!! My sincere condolences to all…….
Dianne(Thiel)Beattie
Very Dear condolences with Marks sudden death Great memories are with us Our prayers for the family
Joan and Stephen Family
Our deepest sympathy on Mark’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Mark’s passing. I have fond memories of working with him and I know he will be missed very much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Andrea and family ; our condolences to you and the boys ,our thoughts are with you . Tom& DorothyHouston
Joan and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
To all the family and Marks friends , so sorry for your loss .Our sympathy and prayers. Cherish all the good memories !!!
Andrea and family
Our most heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad and difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg and Carrie Parsons & family
Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss or a dear husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law. We hope that your fond memories will be a comfort to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea, Connor and Ryan,
We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew Borland
Andrea, Connor & Ryan,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He was a great neighbor and always had a big smile every time we would stop to swap stories. Our sincere condolences to the Stephen family.
Dave & Diane Stephen
Andrea
I am so shocked to hear of Mark’s passing. I still cherish the beautiful family pictures he took on our farm years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Wammes-Glavin
Dear Andrea, Conner, Ryan and Stephen/Becker families,
So sorry to hear of Marks’ sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy in your great loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Theresa Parsons
My deepest ‘Sympathy’ Andrea & family………..Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman
Andrea, Conner and Ryan my deepest condolences in the loss of Mark. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Mark. Thinking of you and your family.
Andrea and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Thinking of you all. Lots of love, Shannon O’Neal(Smith)
Andrea, Conner and Ryan
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
Sincere condolences to the Stephen family. It was such a shock to hear of Mark’s passing.
we wish to give you our condolences from the briggs family and some keller family our prayers are for you and yours
Dear Joan and Family,
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Bonnie Ratz and Al Taylor
Andrea and boys, Joan and Heather and family, Thinking of all of you. There are no words that can express the loss you must feel. Take care of each other.
Andrea and boys,
So terribly sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He will be so missed by his friends and family. Thinking of you all at this time.
To Mark’s family and friends
Sorry to learn of Mark’s passing, remember him working with his father and with the local newspapers. Our condolences to all.
To the Stephen family,
We are so sorry for your loss!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Morley and Bonnie Obre
Joan, Heather, Randy, families & friends:
Sending our heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time.
John & Carol Coleman
Dear Andrea & Family,
My sincere condolenses in the passing of your husband Mark……
May our Loving Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around all of you ,as you grieve this sad loss..
Love and Prayers…Pearl Ann Martin
Deeply sorry for your loss ,you are all in my thoughts and prayers,hope all your beautiful,loving memories will help at this time and going forward
Andrea, Conner and Ryan, Joan and family, heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Mark. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Andrea,Connor,Ryan, Joan,Heather,Randy, and entire family
My sincere sympathy to all,💞
Our sincere condolences to you Andrea, Connor and Ryan.
Rest in peace Mark.
Jackie Forgues &Rob Baker
Andrea and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I hope you can find comfort knowing Mark has gone on to a better rest, than he has ever known.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Margaret Hackney
Andrea and Family
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy on the passing of Mark.
My thoughts are with you.
My sincere condolences to Mark’s family , what a great person Mark was to work with @ the Metroland papers. I just learned of his passing .
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Andrea, Conner and Ryan
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Cherish all the memories. Thinking of you all.
Cheryl (McCarter) Warden