Steve’s journey finally came to an end on Monday 8th June 2026.
He died at home surrounded by close friends and family.
Steve was unwell for the last 11 years of his life. He was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but latterly this was correctly diagnosed as Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) – a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and speech due to brain cell loss.
The last 3.5 years of his life were spent at home, bedbound, having been diagnosed with two rare conditions,
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the bowel.
During this time, he was loved and cared for by a small team of carers, his wife Davina and close friends.
Steve was non-verbal, but he still bought joy to everyone who visited, with his lovely smile and twinkle in his eye.
A legacy of Steve’s is Community Support for Dementia. A group set up to offer social stimulation and a safe and inclusive space for those ‘living with dementia’. He was an unofficial ambassador for dementia in the community.
He served the community for 30 years in the Fire Service and he will continuously serve the community through Community Support for Dementia
He will be greatly missed by everyone!
May you truly rest in peace now Steve.
Mr & Mrs Bruce & Carol Parcell
The wonderful Community Support for Dementia group and the joy it brings is the perfect legacy for Steve, We are all thinking of you Davina xx
Mr Peter Tillett
Thinking of you Davina and all the family at this time. Love Janice xx
Mrs Janice Trimble
So sorry for your loss always thinking of you
Mr John Moore
Wish I'd known Steve before his illness, but loved him till the end xx
Mrs Joan Price
Wonderful cause. Thank you Davina for all that you do to support the dementia community. Steve leaves a wonderful legacy.
Mike and Trish x
Mr & Mrs Mike and Trish Sweeney
To our lovely Davina on this new journey living life full of rich memories after your sad loss of Steve your sunshine
May life continue to shine xx
Ms Petula Peel
Our thoughts are with you Davina at this very sad time. It was a wonderful service to celebrate Steve’s life, with heartwarming tributes, poetry and music from those who knew and cared for him so well. Rest in Peace Steve
Mr & Mrs Barry and June Hall
RIP Steve,best boss I ever had in 28 yrs service 😘
Mr Mark Findlay
Love you subo, always
Tim
Mr Tim Bright
An amazing cause and a fantastic legacy for Steve, it was a beautiful service and my thoughts are with you Davina x
Miss Harriet Biswell
Steve there will always be a place at Cheshunts mess table for you and your legendary stories & of course a cup of tea and a rich tee biscuit.
Mr Craig Snelling
Davina,
Sending our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
From Graham and Judy xx
Mrs Judith Hurry
Thinking of you and sending love. Kathryne xx
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