Born October 23, 1960. Passed away September 1, 2024.

Passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on September 1, 2024

Aged 63 years

Husband, soulmate and best friend of Helen

Much loved father figure of Rebecca

Loved son of Bill (dec.) and Patricia

Treasured brother of Anne (dec.), Christine, Donna, Theresa and their families

Adored son-in-law of Bill and Elizabeth Quinlan and their families

Until we reunite again my gorgeous husband at 'the last chance'

*****

A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of STEPHEN will be held at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (September 6) commencing at 5.00pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Stephen’s Memory to Pancare Foundation at https://pancare.org.au/give/online/ to support pancreatic cancer research

Please click on this link to watch Stephen's Funeral Service Stream

Tributes

1. You were the image of your father. Enjoy the time to catch up. Love to all Tina

   Tina

   October 06, 2024 1:18 am

2. Thinking of you Helen . Xx Sending love ❤️

   Tracey And Mark Dean

   September 11, 2024 10:58 am

3. Deepest Sympathy Helen.Thinking of you and the Bruce family at this very sad time.
   RIP Stephen 🙏

   Michele Everall.
   Sarah Everall- Lake Imaging Ballarat.

   Michele Everall

   September 06, 2024 6:12 pm

4. Deepest Sympathy to Steve's family.
   Joy and Ashley McDowall

   Joy McDowall

   September 06, 2024 4:12 pm

5. You have been like a Dad to me since we first met 20 years ago. You were a straight talker and had the best sense of humour. I will cherish the times we spent together. I will look after Helen for you xxxx

   Love Caroline Josh Chloe Franklin and Jenson Donnelly- Go Swans x

   Caroline Donnelly

   September 06, 2024 2:04 pm

6. Stephen, from learning how to spell your name ‘Step’ ‘Hen’ to going out on the town, we have enjoyed many great times and laughs. The hardest thing will be not hearing that big loud laugh and seeing your adoring smile. I’ll miss you until we meet again. Eliza.
   All our love from the whole family who will miss you dearly. Eliza, Pete, Peter, Jacob, Isabelle, Imogen and Ashlea xxx

   Eliza Ward

   September 06, 2024 9:43 am

7. I know if you could you'll still look after my sister from heaven. I will never forget the time we had with you.

   Greg Quinlan

   September 05, 2024 10:21 pm

8. Sending love ❤️ to Helen and friends. The world has just become a darker place now it’s without you Steve. Cheer home them winners from above mate.

   Xx Tommy Nevill

   Tommy Nevill

   September 05, 2024 7:29 pm

9. Our darling son in law. So sadly missed. Now looking after Helen from Heaven. Love
   Elizabeth and Bill

   Elizabeth Quinlan

   September 05, 2024 1:04 pm

10. Our deepest sympathy to you Helen on the passing of Steve, Harry will miss him at the track. A great man.

    Vicki Anders

    September 05, 2024 12:54 pm

11. Dear Helen, Rebecca, all the Quinlan & Bruce extended families .
    Steve was a lovely guy & it is with great sadness the time has come to say goodbye- time to rest in peace 🙏🏻
    Helen, we are always here for you & Steve will rest peacefully knowing you are well loved and cared for by all that know & love you dearly , much love and hugs to you now & always, JulesThrelfall-Ryan ❤️

    Jules Threlfall-Ryan

    September 05, 2024 9:06 am

12. Deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the sad passing of Steve.
    Barry Andrea Smith & family

    ANDREA SMITH

    September 04, 2024 5:10 pm

13. Sending our deepest condolences to you, Helen. We fondly remember Steve passing by in the street with the greyhounds. He was a lovely man and the best fence builder in town.
    He will be missed.
    Warmest wishes from
    Donna and Leigh Monaghan

    Donna Monaghan

    September 04, 2024 7:00 am

14. Condolences to Helen Rebecca and family on the loss of Steve.
    One of natures gentleman, many happy memories sitting around chatting awaiting our dog races to arrive, always the last at the Bool. Thinking of you at this time.
    Heather Cooke

    Heather Cooke

    September 03, 2024 10:29 am

15. Steve, our lives have been better for having had you a part of it. Thank you for all your patience, kindness and time spent with us.
    The bond you have made with Alfie, Jonty, Remy and Quinny will never be forgotten. We have been lucky enough to met you gained extra ‘grandparents’.
    We will look after Helen and Tom.

    Ashlea Hall

    September 02, 2024 5:28 pm

16. Our dear friend Stephen , thankyou for the many years of friendship making fantastic memories that we will cherish forever , we will love & care for Helen for you . Lv Kev & Sheryl ❤️

    Sheryl McCluskey

    September 02, 2024 3:13 pm