KOWALCHUK, B.A., B.Sc., STEPHEN July 7, 1917 -- November 26, 2019 Steve left this world happily and gracefully, after a long productive life as a father, husband, grandfather and educator. He joins his predeceased loved ones: wife Doris (Tait) to whom he was joyfully married for 67 years, son Barry, his mother and father, brothers and sisters. Steve leaves behind his son Don (Jill), grandson Keith (Penny) and nephews Maurice (Brenda), Harry (Anne) and Wayne (Denise). Born and raised in Glace Bay, NS, until attending university, he never really forgot about the Maritimes and the Cabot Trail, which he often said was God's Country. WWII cut short his medical pursuit at McGill. He joined the infantry as a private in 1942, coming home as a Lieutenant in the Canadian Artillery, having earned the Defense of Canada medal and Overseas Service medal (and a distinct hatred of mutton!). After discharge, Steve spent the next 25 years with increasing responsibilities in the pharmaceutical and packaged goods industries, before turning to his first love: teaching. Seneca College was home for the next thirteen years, followed by a similar tenure at the Toronto School of Business, imparting guidance, insights and wisdom to hundreds of students. Additionally, Steve was a proud decades-long member of the Markham Lions. But above all, he had a genuine interest in people, a positive attitude, a love of life and a search for new knowledge and experiences that kept him active right to the end of his long life: truly a unique individual! He will be dearly missed. We would like to thank Dr. T, her nurses and all the staff at Amica Unionville for their support. No flowers, please; donations may be made in his name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at Highland Funeral Home, Markham Chapel, 10 Cachet Woods Court (northeast corner of 16th Ave. and Hwy. 404), on Sunday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made to www.highlandfuneralhome.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Ann MacLean (nee Brygidyr)

December 8, 2019

It was with much sadness that I heard of Steve's passing. I had the joy of welcoming Steve and his late brother, Maurice, to my home in New Glasgow, NS on their road trips to "God's Country". Luckily, it was usually lobster season when they arrived, so they could begin their entry into Nova Scotia with one of their favorite meals. Time passes quickly, but good memories stay forever. While I cannot be at the service today in person, please know that I send my deepest condolences to Steve's family.

Steve Kowalchuk

December 7, 2019

I will always remember Uncle Steve for the way that he would giggle, laugh and smile. I was very glad to have met him. At the hour of tomorrow's service I will pause to remember the Man whose light burned with a special intensity for such a long time.

Rhonda Hazlewood(Bailey)

December 6, 2019

It was such an honour to know Steve and also Doris. Even after selling their home in Markham, I was able to keep in touch with Steve and go for a coffee once in a while. He will be sadly missed, he really was such an awesome man!

Ken & Jan Tranter

November 30, 2019

Steve, one of the finist men I have ever known. He was a mentor and dear friend for many years. Will be missed.

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