Stephen George Thompson

Stephen George Thompson of Kitchener, Ontario, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 71. He was predeceased by his parents, Peg and Bud Thompson, and his brother Gregory Thompson. He is survived by his wife Louise; his children Shawna Kropf (married to Matt), Amber Tietz (married to Jason), Kailey Thompson (married to Chris) and Steven Thompson (married to Martina); his grandchildren Peyton, Abby, Everley, Jacob, Clara, Gwennie and Beckett; his mother‑in‑law Beverley Parlett (late George); his sister Mary‑Lou Linton (late Paul); his siblings‑in‑law Margaret Mund (late Karl), Paul Shaughnessy (married to Jackie) and Ted Shaughnessy (married to Sylvia); his pet Sadie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., at Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd., 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON. A funeral service took place on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the same location. The family requests online donations to Jumpstart Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and asks that calls be directed to the funeral home at 519‑749‑8467.