HALFYARD, Steve - Born April 12, 1959 Orillia, ON Died May 16, 2023 Hamilton, ON
The tall kid who grew up in Peel Village passed away peacefully, after challenging cancer for over two years.
Steve was very well known in the academic and community amateur sporting circles around Brampton and the southern Ontario region. A proud supporting father to Devon, Kiera and Reese.
Predeceased by his mother, Shirley; survived by his father, Bruce; sister, Charlene Byrne (Mike); brothers, Gary (Jane) and Glenn (Sandy); and nieces and nephews, Allison (Dave), Taylor, Lauren (Jordon), Connor, Bryan and Brittany.
Steve maintained a remarkable positive outlook and was steadfastly courageous during the medical treatment journey.
The family sincerely thanks all the medical professionals who assisted Steve while in care at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON, Juravinski Hospital, and Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Hamilton, ON.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the McKersie & Early Funeral Home, 114 Main Street East, Milton, ON. A visitation from noon to 1, with the service at 1 p.m., followed by a reception.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Steve's memory, to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice kemphospice.org or the Orangeville SPCA