Gessey: Stephen Richard
Passed away suddenly, at his home on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Stephen Gessey, at the age of 66. Beloved husband to Louise Gessey (nee: Mahar). Cherished step-father of John Seney (Shannon), Tammy Seney, and Shane Seney (Ashley Richardson). Stephen will be missed by his grandchildren Aiden, Liam, Finten, Kiera and Lexi. Beloved son of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ and the late Kenneth Gessey. Predeceased by his sister Kim Lundrigan (Wade).
Lovingly remembered by his nephew Christopher (Patty), niece Lisa (Ray), great- nieces Ariana and Trinity and great-nephew Aidan. Forever in the hearts of his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family in England. Stephen will be dearly missed by his dog Trixie.
Stephen was a dedicated employee of Borden Metals for over 25 years and an avid Aston Villa F.C. fan.
Family and friends will be received at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Friday July 10, 2026 from 6pm-8pm and Saturday July 11, 2026 from 10am until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11am. Reception to follow in the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall.
For those who wish, donations in memory of Stephen may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or Diabetes Canada. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Friday July 10, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday July 11, 202610:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday July 11, 202611:00am
Kevin Nichol says
Betty and Louise,
Words cannot relay the sorrow we feel for your loss. Sorry for your loss. We have so many good memories to remember Steve. Darlene and Kevin.
helen jones says
Stephen…so sad you’re no longer here. Have lots of memories when you lived at Nanny Gibbs and when you lived with Mom,Dad,Paul,Christopher and myself. Your snoring and smelly feet were diabolical . My Mom was probably shocked when you turned up in Heaven .Give my Mom and Nanny Gibbs a massive hug from me please…Rest Easy….Love Godzuki (Helen)…and all your family in England xx
Ruth Stamper says
Dear Louise and Betty.
So sorry to hear about Stephen. I saw you three last week at the Beeton legion B.Q.. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hugs!!
Susie Robinson says
Sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing..My Sincere Condolences…
Susan Jevons says
Dear Louise & Betty
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and son. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Phyllis Madill says
Betty and Louise, thinking of you during this sad time. Lean on each other and remember the great memories together.
Lela Catracchia says
My deepest condolences to the family , Steve came by our Beeton Tim’s daily , we all knew his order as soon as he spoke, he was a gentle guy always with a smile , Trixie came along for the ride , you’ll be missed dearly RIP
Lela Catracchia ❤️
Penny Woodward says
Sincere condolences Louise and Betty.
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Louise, Betty and all the family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lori and family says
Betty and Louise I’m really sorry to hear about stephan our thoughts are with you
Delphine Archibald. says
My sincere sympathy to Louise,Betty and family.
Written words cannot express my feeling for you. Delphine.
Wade Lundrigan says
Mom and Louise, our condolences on your loss.it’s with fond memories that I will remember Stephen.
Bonita Girard says
I am so sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Betty, my thoughts and Prayers are with you and Louise and the rest of your family at this difficult time.
greg young says
so sorry for your loss and ours as well, stephen was a great guy and one of my favorite persons he will truely be missed by all who knew him .
DONNA M ZABA says
Louise i am deeply sorry for your loss my heart hurts for you sending you All Our Love and Prayers to help you through this sad sad time love ❤️
Stephen Tymkow says
Stephen Tymkow and Joanne Dudun Nieghbor s and friends were deeply saddened to here of Stephen sudden passing our fond memories will last forever may he find ever lasting peace .
Patricia McLean says
I got to know Steve many years ago while snowmobiling
He was a kind man who lived life to the fullest
He will be sadly missed but remembered forever
My condolences to Louise and family
Teresa Marks says
Stephen time has passed so quickly, and left so much unsaid. We always think there is plenty of time to chat or catch up. You may have gone but
you will always remain in our thoughts.
Softly the leaves of memory fall,
Gently I gather and treasure them all.
Unseen, unheard, You are always near,
So missed, so loved, so very dear.
Love Teresa, Gordon, Ben and Lucy xx
Ken says
My condolences to my dear cousin Louise and her family on the loss of her husband. Sending my thaughts and prayers .May God be with you in these hard times.
Vivienne Faulkner says
Louise we are so sad to hear. Dave and I send our heartfelt condolences
Amy Johnson says
Stephen you will be dearly missed by those near and far. I have such fond memories of you from when I was younger and you were over here in England. I am grateful we got to spend that time together.
I will always think of you when I hear the Villa score.
May you rest in peace, Love Amy and Amiah xx
Amanda Ranby and Glenn Archibald says
Betty and Louise. Our sincere condolences Sorry to here about the passing of Stephen he will be greatly missed he was a true friend our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Brigitte Varley says
Betty and Louise
My deepest sympathy and my condolences, I am deeply saddened about the loss of Stephen, I have very fond memories of him. I still have my union jack shirt he brought back many years ago for me and I just opened it the past few months. I will always cherish my fond memories of him when my kids were younger. As well as my shirt.