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1952
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2022
Donald Stefansson Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Stefansson
45 Entries
Jan Vopálenský
August 6, 2023
Dr. Stefansson was my only physician that I discovered late in my life in 1990's. He was very caring and thorough. It was thanks to him that I overcame my divorce and prostate cancer. Only last year, while looking for new family physician, I discovered how good and rare physician and human being he was. I miss him and wish his family good health.
Garth Browne
November 3, 2022
I just found out through Veta whom I had not seen in almost two years. And what a shock! I had not seen Dr. Stefansson in almost two years, because of the pandemic although he and I had spoke by phone a couple of times during that period.
I had been a patient of Dr. Stefansson for over 30 years and his compassion was off the charts. After every yearly physically, he would insist that I make an appointment with Veta so, he could go over the results with me. And during those meetings, he would go over every detail of my results and would also give me tips on preventative maintenance for a healthy life style. As the years progressed, whenever I visited his office, we would spend the first 15 minutes and sometimes longer, talking about our lives.He would always ask about my family and took a keen interest in how my kids were doing in school. He was also an intellectual heavy weight, and our conversations included; politics, world affairs and just about everything else.In addition, to the pictures on the wall of (Satish) his son, he would show me others that he had his in pocket. And, the glow that engulfed his face, whenever, he mentioned Satish was a sight to behold.
Satish, if you are reading this, your father was a remarkable man, he spoke about you with immense pride.
To the rest of Dr. Stefansson family including Veta, please accept our condolenses. The world has lost one of the greatest doctors and human beings.
Margaret Noble
July 30, 2022
A wonderful,caring doctor and human being taken all too soon. My doctor for more than 35 years, miss you terribly. He was a dedicated doctor.
Parvin Marzban
June 22, 2022
Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for Dr. stefanson's loss. As a long term patient (for 30 years) , we knew him very well, he was one of the best family physicians in Canada.
May his soul rest in peace and may God grant us the strength to endure this great pain.
We miss him very much
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Aqiqul Hoda
June 20, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful doctor for our family. We will love you and miss you always.
Sarah and John
June 14, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to his family. He was our family dr. for many years and trully a great man. May he rest in peace!
Dr. Janette Milne
May 30, 2022
I have known Dr. Donald Stefansson for years, he sent me several referrals over the years. I was very sorry to hear of his passing (RIP) My sympathy to his wife and son. He would be greatly missed in the medical profession.
Ameer
May 23, 2022
Dr. Stefansson was my family physician from the time I was 3 up until my early 20s.
His dedication to his work couldn't be anymore clearer: he spent lots of time explaining what I had been sick with, preventative measures and treatments.
He was observant and cared for his patients, and although I did not know him outside of the doctor's office, his work ethic and good moral character surely extended past the office. He was, in my opinion, the most trustful and knowledgeable doctor I've known, ever.
Rest in peace, Dr. Stefansson, and I extend my condolences to his family and loved ones.
Sean Godsell
May 19, 2022
I found out very recently, and I am still in shock. He always looked fit, active, and healthy to me. I can't believe that he is gone. He is a man that always lived his life to the fullest. He would always have stories about his trips to places that he would go to. Like travelling to Iceland. He will be missed. I am truly sorry that he is gone from this world.
Eloise Smith
May 10, 2022
I was shocked to hear about the passing of the best doctor one could ever have. Dr. Stefansson was my Doctor for about 39 years. He was patient, knowledgeable and thorough in taking care of my health issues. He would take the time to explain the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. After having my physical each year, he would go through all the results and explain each and every to me. while drawing comparison to the result of the years before. He would write his explanation on a sheet of paper and would give me a copy. He would also make sure there are follow up appointments through the year. He was a great doctor and has left many indelible memories on the hearts of all his patients. You have served well. Rest in peace Dr. Stefansson
Vivette Poplin
April 29, 2022
I am in shock, just found out today. The best Doctor that I had ever had.
I can only said it in this Poem.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond and glint on the snow, i am the sunlight on a ripened grain, I am the gentle Autumn's rain,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not I did not die.....
May your families find some comfort.
God Blless!!!!!
Gary Holmes
April 15, 2022
In my case, the good Doctor placed his hands upon my abdomen during a general physical examination and deftly located a slight swelling of a sort. Subsequent ultrasound testing revealed an aortic aneurysm large enough to erupt at any time. During the nine-hour repair operation, a pancreatic lesion, a seed for cancer, was discovered and removed. My sister had died from pancreatic cancer. There is utterly no question that Dr. Stefansson saved my life from two killers of life. God, I'll miss this man. The good do die young.
Tim Galic & KMH Cardiology Centres
April 12, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and staff. Such tragic news. He was such a great man and also a pleasure to work with the past 6 years. Truly missed.
The Nadarajah Family
April 11, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Donald Stefansson's family. Me and my family have been visiting Don for over 30 years and he was always patient, kind and a well spoken man. Words can not describe the trust we had with Don. Thoughts and prayers to your family and rest in peace.
Gloria (johnson) prokopow
April 7, 2022
Gloria, Terri &: Alan spent many summer vacations with our Stefansson cousins in Kenora, ON - we have many fond memories of our cousin Don. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family at this very difficult time.
Frederick Family
April 6, 2022
Over 25years my family and I have being a patient...We will miss you!!!!
Sending love to your family!
Marcus Lam-Peters
April 5, 2022
Dr. Steffanson was my doctor from birth til university. He was a good man. He always remembered what sports I played months in between appointments. I remember walking around his office asking questions about the diagrams of human anatomy. He would always take the time to explain it all to me.
I am a personal trainer now working with elite athletes. I still do the same thing when in the office of any health practitioner. Read all the diagrams in the office. I know my love for the science of movement started in Dr. Steffanson´s office.
My condolences to the entire family...especially Satish. I remember that your father would talk about how proud he was of you every time I was in the office. He had me convinced you were going to the Olympics. I´ve always wondered who you became. Just know your father loved you a lot.
God bless you.
Miriam Cabrera
April 5, 2022
Very sad, R I P My doctor for many years , beautiful human being. Prayers for your soul.
Joshua McDonald
April 4, 2022
Dr. Stefansson has been my doctor my whole life. Literally been the doctor for 3 generations of my family. It will be hard to find another doctor like him. Rest in Peace
Lalit Pandya
April 4, 2022
Dr. Stefansson was our family doctor for over 40+ years and was very dedicated and hardworking professional. He always gave us the best solution for any health issues we had. We will dearly miss him.
Joan Sadler
April 4, 2022
My most sincere condolences . Dr Stefansson was my Doctor for 25 years. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and available.
Sharon Meunier and family
April 3, 2022
Dr Stefansson was a very special kind, dedicated, hard working, thorough and caring doctor. He was my family Dr for over 38 years as well as my children and grandchildren. I trusted him totally, travelling a great distance to keep him for my Dr. He always listened, never rushing you. I watched the pictures change of his son Satish over the years. Dr Stefansson beamed as he shared stories and accomplishments of his son. When struggling with serious medical concerns, Dr Stefansson shared stories from his personal life to support. Thank you for you excellent care to your patients. The world lost a special man. Sending prayers to Dr Stefansson´s wife Devika, son Satish, Vita and family.
Sadrudin kara
April 3, 2022
I was doctor's patient for more than twenty years. Devika, my family and me pray for the soul and accept our heartiest condolences.
Susan Mohamed & Sarah Gerhart
April 3, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Devika, Satish, Veta and the entire family. I was deeply shocked and saddened at the passing of Dr. Stefannson as I only saw him last Thursday (day before his passing) and we spoke briefly.
Dr. Stefannson has been our family physician for 38 years. He was my daughter´s doctor for 34 years. He was gentle and very attentive. His patience, professionalism, hard work, and commitment to excellent medical care will always be remembered.
Satish, you were loved by your Dad! We often discussed your love for skating and he was a proud father.
May God bless you and bring peace to the family. RIP Dr. Stefannson. We will miss him dearly
Michael & Monika Buzanis
April 2, 2022
We will remember Don as a deeply caring soul. Our kids figure skated together so the adults spent lots of time drinking morning coffees in the lounge. My daughter split her chin one Sunday and Don whisked her off to his office to stitch her up. A kind and generous man. Our deepest condolences to Devika and Satish and family - we are so sorry for your loss
Urie chippie
April 2, 2022
My condolences and blessing to Dr. Donald Stefansson ,family and friends
He will be greatly miss a very compassion human being very attentive to my care over the last 28 year.
He have been my Doctor for a very long time.
My god continue to bless the family and I am very thankful for the service he provided me and my family over the year.
Ajay & Alka Issar
April 1, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the family. Donald worked very hard and was always there for his patients. He was quiet but always willing to help. He will be missed. RIP
Noushin and Mano
April 1, 2022
Don was a special person. He was my extended family and my grandsons Physician. He was always there for those he thought he can be any help. He was gentle in his approach getting you in conversation and then generously share his point of views and knowledge. Oh no , he was not always quiet in family event ; I actually remembering him dancing as no one watches and this is how I will remember him for ever. Rest in Peace Don!
Devika, Salish, Ravi and rest of family please accept our deepest condolences. World will miss such a great caring and wise man!
Dawn Faller
April 1, 2022
Very sad to hear of his passing! I´m not sure what year Dr. Stefansson started his practice, but I celebrated my 40th wedding anniversary last yr. and he was my family doctor many yrs. before I was married. These days it´s a rarity to be in the good care of anyone for that length of time and for that I´m truly grateful!
I´d like to share with you something I thought was absolutely delightful! He was always very professional during my visits and would rarely even crack a smile.....until one day.... (after seeing the ever changing yearly calendars of his son adorning his office walls & photos everywhere)....I asked about his son! A completely different person emerged when he spoke of his son! Pride was so evident on his face....the transformation was astonishing to the point that I almost didn´t recognize him....his face lit up and he sported a huge smile! From that day on I heard all about the many incredible accomplishments of his extremely talented son, Satish! You were well loved by your Dad and it was a beautiful thing to see how important you were to him and how you impacted his life in the best of ways! He said he´d continue to do those yrly calendars for as long as you´d let him!
My heart goes out to you Satish, your mom Devika, Veta and the whole family! He´ll always be with you in your hearts and the wonderful memories you share!
My sincere condolences to all who knew him...R.I.P.
Dawn
Caroline Ansley Emmanuelpillai
April 1, 2022
Dr. Steffansson truly made the world a better place. He has been my doctor and my mother´s doctor since 1988. I´ve never met another physician who was like him. He was a man of few words but In the small conversations we´ve had, I´ve never doubted that my mother and myself were in the most knowledgeable and caring of hands. It is such a treasure to find a physician who truly cares and knows ones medical history so thoroughly. Over the years my mother and I have spoken amongst ourselves about how much of a gift having him as a Dr. is and how blessed we consider ourselves to be in his care. It is still unbelievable that I won´t be able to make another appointment as I just saw him last month. I wish I shared with him how much he has meant to me and our family through these years. Truly this is an unbearable loss for his family, friends and his hundreds of patients. This loss will be felt forever as Dr. Steffansson was one of a kind. May his beautiful soul Rest In Peace and may God comfort his wife, Devika, his son, Satish who was his pride and joy and all his family and friends during this painful time.
Eric Hillmer
March 31, 2022
I met Don at the tennis clinics, we nicknamed him "Dangerous Don" because he hit the ball so hard and sometimes with no control....he took the ribbing well from Jamie the tennis Pro and was always fun on the court. We all of us in the tennis clinic miss him a lot!
Barb Sheedy
March 31, 2022
Devika & Satish - Our thoughts and prayers are with you both for this great loss. We hope the many wonderful memories you have will comfort you in the days and years ahead. The Sheedy Froud family
Nancy O'Connor
March 31, 2022
I remember how brave he was as he manhandled a wildly swinging swing stage It had already smashed out the window of another office Altho' the stage outweighed in by tons he was able to tie it to a pillar and save further damage.Good work Don.
Fatima Pandya
March 31, 2022
Dr Steffanson was a very caring and understanding Doctor. He was our Doctor for last 40 years. He was always listen to our issues thoroughly and always has a smile on his face. We will miss very much and still cannot believe that he has left this world forever.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. And may the family be given strength to bear such a great loss.
Cheryl Griffith and family
March 31, 2022
Dr. Donald A. Stefansson was our family doctor for many years. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. The world has lost an healer,a friend,an advisor and a confidant. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Dr. Donald A. Stefansson has gone too soon but has left us with unforgettable memories.
Trina Hoyte
March 30, 2022
My heart is broken and the loss of Dr. Stefansson, he was my doctor since I was 5 and I am 45 now, he took care of my parents, myself, my kids and most recently my granddaughter. He came to the hospital when my 1st was born and that same year his son was born and he had a bunch of pictures in his front pocket and pulled them out to show us as he was so proud. The last few days I have been reflecting on the last 40 years and I just can't believe you are gone, I trusted you whole heartedly with the care of myself and my family. I watched my own daughter trust you whole heartedly with the care of her daughter even as her mother me offering her advice regarding issues that would come up she would be quick to let me know that she would wait till Stefansson told her it was safe to do anything regarding the care of her daughter, I realized my opinion was not welcome. I recently posted a pic of you with my granddaughter on one of her visits and caption read G.O.A.T, greatest of all time, and that you were, I already know I will never find another like you and this loss will be felt forever. You were dedicated and you worked hard, last one to leave in the evenings and the only one on Saturdays. My condolences to your family and may you rest in peace
Salim Z. Somani and family
March 30, 2022
Our prayers for the eternal peace of his soul and and best wishes and prayers for his family and his son Satish who he talked about so often that Dr. Stefansson's love, advise and guidance forever remain alive in the hearts mind and souls of his family.
Salim, Zulfikar, Shirin, and Salim's children, Sameer, Liyana and Sameena
michael anscombe
March 30, 2022
Don was my personal physician for over 35 years. Over time and with mutual trust our appointments always ran long (much to Vita's chagrin) because our conversations went from medical to personal...family, life and his latest adventure. From the pictures on Don's office wall I literally watched Satish grow up. Don's nature was to be measured and controlled except when he spoke about Satish. Instantly his voice and demeanor were re-charged and his face virtually beaming. He couldn't help himself so without limits were his love and pride for his son Satish. In spirit and in heart Don was a true Viking. To be sure Don was an exceptional doctor...he was an even more exceptional
man. To Devika, Satish and family my sincerest condolences. Michael Anscombe
michael anscombe
March 30, 2022
Don was my personal physician for over 35 years. I met him at the old Parkview Health Club when he was training for the World Masters Track & Field competition. Over time and with earned mutual trust our appointments always ran long (much to Vita's chagrin) as our conversations turned from medical to personal...family, life and, of course, his latest adventure or challenge. I literally watched Satish grow up from the photos on Don's office walls. I heard about the day he was born, his childhood passion for trains, his figure-skating talents, his surprise first car and his leaving home for university in B.C. Don's nature was to be measured and controlled and not inclined toward overt emotion or expression . That, however, explicitly changed whenever he spoke about Satish. His voice and demeanor instantly re-charged and his face virtually beaming. He couldn't help himself, so without limits was his love and pride for his son. Don and I had a shared Scandinavian ancestral connection, which we often talked about. And in spirit, in heart and in courage he was a true Viking. To be sure Don was an exceptional doctor...he was an even more exceptional human being. To Devika and Satish and family, my sincerest condolences. Mike Anscombe
Paula and Claude Durand
March 30, 2022
Dr Stefansson was our family doctor for over 15 years. He was a great doctor and human being. We will really miss him. RIP Dr Stef.
Sue Murdock
March 30, 2022
Uncle Don you will be missed
Ann and Vere Lokey
March 30, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the death of our beloved doctor of many years. He was wonderful, and the best doctor we have ever known. We will remember him forever. Gone too soon. Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
The Jackson abs Chippie Family
March 30, 2022
There has and will never be another like our beloved and devoted, patient and caring, emphasizing and knowledgeable doctor. To his wife and son, extended family, you remain in our prayers.
May the strength and peace of Almighty God be with you, may you experience his light in these very dark days.
Barb and Jim Whitaker
March 30, 2022
Devika and Satish, We are saddened to hear of Don´s passing. Our thoughts are with you both at this time.
Shabbir Bharmal
March 30, 2022
Besides being his patient for 32 years and his unblemished diagnosis, we shared a lot of topics dear to him like his son, tennis, golf, politics and space exploration. His best was his subtle jokes and humour. My wife and I will miss him dearly.
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