Obituary of Stephen Graf

GRAF, Stephen Joseph

April 27, 1960 – January 21, 2018

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the age of 57. 

Dear, loving father of Erika Graf and Joseph Graf. Fondly remembered by former spouse Deborah Graf. Dear brother of John Graf, Margaret Barfoot (Paul), David Graf, Bernie Graf, Doris Ladd (Alan), and Barbara Reidel. 

Predeceased by his loving mother Anna Groves and step-father Steve Groves; sister Claire Poirier (Carl). 

Steve enjoyed a full life to the end. Known for his love of hockey, Steve played for the Waterloo Siskins Junior B hockey club and continued to play hockey throughout the rest of his life, hanging up his skates with the Woodstock Rusty Anchors. Steve also had a strong love of golf, enjoyed baseball and watching football, and often travelling to Ottawa to see his children and all their academic and athletic accomplishments, taking great pleasure in attending an NHL Game with the kids each time he went to the City. An avid and dedicated New York Rangers fan, the last Rangers game he attended was in December with his son, creating a memory for them both. Steve will be fondly remembered by many people and close friends, new and old. 

Friends are invited to share their memories of Steve with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The Celebration of Life will follow the visitation on Sunday January 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Family and friends are welcomed to gather at the at the Royal Canadian Legion, 316 Marsland Drive, Waterloo on Sunday January 28, 2018 at 1 p.m. to share stories following the Celebration of Life.

Condolences for the family and donations may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.