Brent Timothy Steckley

Steckley, Brent Timothy of Waterloo ON – It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Brent’s passing at the age of 53 on the morning of Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, due to complications from pneumonia. Cherished son of Ralph and Maryann Steckley, much loved brother of Wendy Steckley and Terry Steckley (Rebecca Vogt). Uncle to Quinn Steckley and Madeline and Hazel DaRosa. Predeceased by an infant stillborn brother and grandparents – Amos and Esther Steckley, Simeon and Mary Ann Jantzi and step-grandmother Emma (Gerber) Steckley. Brent was part of a large extended family. Born in Stratford on September 24, 1967, Brent was diagnosed early on with Microcephaly. Despite many significant challenges throughout his entire life, Brent was happy and loved life. He had a fondness of animals, liked trucks and large vehicles, loved music, was very social and enjoyed engaging with everyone who crossed his path. He was deeply connected with his caregivers at Boettger Place in Waterloo where he lived for the past 32 years and brought a special spark to the home with his outgoing/lively personality. Brent will be greatly missed and always remembered by his parents, siblings, and his Boettger Place family. To the talented caregivers of Boettger Place in Waterloo – please accept our heartfelt gratitude for all of the love, kindness and compassion shown to Brent and to us. The level of care given to Brent was outstanding and will be forever appreciated and remembered. We would also like to express our thanks to the team of doctors and nurses at both St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital who cared for him during his many stays, especially over the past 6 years. A private family interment will take place at Rush’s Cemetery. Due to COVID, visitation will not be held. Thank-you to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home in Wellesley for their compassionate support during this difficult time. As expressions of sympathy, donations to KW Habilitation, St. Mary’s General Hospital or Grand River Hospital would be greatly appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com Please follow these links to make a online donation or you may contact the funeral home at 519-656-2880. KW Habilitation www.kwhab.ca/join-us/donate/ St. Mary's Hospital www.supportstmarys.ca/ Grand River Hospital www.grhf.ca/

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Brent Timothy Steckley

September 24, 1967 - June 24, 2021