


Steven Topley
Born
December 29, 1946
England
Died
January 28, 2026
Sarnia, Ontario
Obituary
Topley, Steve
Steve passed away peacefully at Afton Park Place in Sarnia, on January 28, 2026, at the age of 79, after living with Lewy Body Dementia for the last few years. He was born on December 29, 1946, in England. Steve eventually immigrated to Canada in 2003. He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years Sue Topley of Sarnia and his family in England, his daughter Trudi (Steve Simpson), his son Russell Topley (Paula) and three grandchildren, Bryony Simpson, Sam Topley, and Ben Topley. Steve will be missed by Sue’s daughter Treena Bell (Pete Dixon) of Brantford and son Alan Bell (Kendra Jordan) of Sarnia, and his granddaughter Hannah O'Donnell. A special thank you to the staff at Afton Park Place, and especially Mary-Ann Cunningham for their compassionate care of Steve. Steve was predeceased by his wife Carol Topley and his two brothers. In accordance with Steve's wishes there will be no funeral service, and his ashes will be returned to England. Aquamation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Steve's Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. Those who wish to honor Steve are encouraged to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia Lambton, who have greatly helped Steve and Sue traverse this journey.
Visitation & Services
No Visitation
No Services
Aquamation
McCormack Aquamation
Disposition
Donations
Cheques only please,
will be received at the funeral home
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Wow, still processing this loss of Steve or YoungSteve as he was known to many from the 40Plus Talk City chat room where I originally met Steve and Sue. I was so fortunate to live nearby and able to visit with Steve and Sue in London and Sarnia, and to share weekends away in Michigan, New York, Kentucky and elsewhere, local movie nights, Canada Day celebrations and dinners with Steve and Sue. Steve was such a wonderful and giving person. Always interested in a good conversation and being welcoming during many visits and making sure everyone had safe rides home. Very caring. So sad he is gone but relieved to know that he’s no longer in the enormous pain he and Sue had to live with these recent years. Love and heartfelt condolences to Sue and all of Steve’s family here in Canada and in England. I will dearly miss him and am heartbroken for Sue. Love, Kimberly (seriouslynow from TalkCity)
Kimberly Benoit
Stevipedia we will miss your wisdom and humor!!, truly one of a kind!! Rest in peace
John and Peg






