Steve and I shared lifeguarding duties at Centennial Pool early in our university days back in the '70s.  I especially recall being invited to a delicious pasta dinner one evening by Johanna and Steve at her cosy apartment in Halifax.  The entire meal was made from scratch.  Steve and Johanna laughingly shared the chef duties in the kitchen.  We were entertained until the wee hours with "Steve's  Stories" over numerous glasses of wine.   I will always remember Steve's kindness and generosity.
Johanna, you and Steve were the ultimate duo.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Please accept my deepest condolences.
Love,
Susan Woelber (Soucy)
Edmonton , Alberta

I had the pleasure of working with Steve on a provincial government project about 5 years ago. Steve was the most kind and thoughtful individual. He was a great colleague who was serious about our work while being light-hearted and ready to share a laugh – the perfect combination.

I am very sorry for your loss. Sending along my sincere condolences.

I worked closely with Steve for 19 years with the Provincial Government.  He called our team “a family” … and it really was.  And Steve took good care of all of us: leaving chocolates on our desks, cleaning up after us in the kitchen, keeping a stockpile of disposal plates, forks, and napkins for when we had cake on someone’s birthday, sharing radar images of impending snowstorms to ensure everyone left the office in time to get home safely, and there were so many other things he did for us.  Steve was so thoughtful, caring, and generous … and so funny.  He kept us all laughing.  He was a pleasure to work with and I’m so glad he was a part of my life for so many years.  He will be missed.

Very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I was honoured to work with Steve for many years and appreciated his dedication, hard work and humour. He was a great team player who could be relied on to provide a good chuckle when it was most needed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve was my  mother's neighbor on Bel Ayr Avenue in Dartmouth. Over the years he and his wife Johanna helped our mother in so many ways-their kindness and generosity knew no limits. It was a great comfort to my mother, and her children, to know that two very special friends were close by, always ready to assist no matter what the circumstance. Such selflessness is a rarity and our family is indebted to both Steve and Johanna for their unwavering support.

Anita  Senn 
Deepa Duggal
Pradeep Bhatnagar
Amit Bhatnagar

Steve was one of the good guys.  I first met him when we worked on changes to the speed limit laws, such is government IT.  I remember he always brought candies to meetings.  I don't think he was supposed to be eating candy, but neither was I, so I was happy to help him deal with his contraband.  We're all shocked here at the office.  Sincere condolences to Steve's family and friends.

To Steve's family: I had the pleasure of working with Steve at the Province of Nova Scotia. He was unfailingly a kind and professional colleague and friend who made the office a better place for everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

With sympathy,

Heather-Anne Gillis

I to worked with Steve on a long project.  You tend to learn a lot about people when you work with them closely every day.  He was a hard worker, did great work and cared a lot about the people and the job.  While working in the office,  if he was not at his desk,  you could find him in the kitchen tiding up or sharing a story with his fellow colleagues.   He also  spoke of his love for visiting different bakeries - Something we had in common :-)

Was sorry to see him get ill and retire as his commitment and contribution was missed.  Rest well Steve knowing you left a mark on many people.

It is (present tense) great to work with you Steve. I still miss all your daily jokes which you shared during Covid to keep up our spirits.  

Seeing you come to the office to pick up your things during Covid because you had to retire early was heartbreaking but I am glad you did not have to endure the pains terminal cancer causes. 

Sleep well and rest well.

Saddened to hear of Steve's passing.  I was fortunate to have worked with Steve on various initiatives over the years.  A positive energy that will be missed.

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  We worked together on several projects.  I still reference a lot of his documentation to this day!  He was funny and thoughtful and a pleasure to work with.  We shared a taste for salted caramel.  He spoke lovingly of his wife, Johanna, and looked forward to their camping trips in the fall.  He will be remembered fondly.

Our thoughts are with you Aunt Johanna and Debbie during this difficult time. Uncle Steve was the best uncle a girl could ask for and the best great-uncle as well. We have only positive and loving memories of Steve and consider ourselves to be incredibly lucky and fortunate to have been a part of his life. I am so grateful to have called him a part of my family, and then to have him be such an important part of my children’s lives as well. We will miss him terribly but will always remember him and hope that we can live the way he did: he was caring, generous, humorous, non-judgmental, and loved so many unconditionally. I am forever proud to be his niece.

Johanna and Debbie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a very special person who accepted all and loved unconditionally. His advice, encouragement, emotional and financial support helped many people to better their lives. And all the while, he did this quietly, expecting nothing in return, but giving everything he could. Lucky were we all to have him as a family member and friend. His researching skills were unparalleled. The mere mention of one's desire to find a particular item had him delving into the reviews to find the best value and product for your needs. Many times we were lucky to be the recipient of one of his "must have" items. Steve will forever remain in our hearts as a shining example of love, kindness, generosity, and care for others. We will miss you Steve, but we were so blessed to have known you.

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  I worked with him on many projects through the Provincial Government.  He was always so kind and understanding, Thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

My Sincere Condolences to Johanna [ wife] and Steve's  beautiful sister Debra [cousin] . 

Brenda [Wambolt] Coolen

Johanna and Debra
I wad so sorry to read of Steven’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you both at this sad time. 
Sincerely 
Dolena

Johanna and Debbie,
I was so saddened to hear of Steven’s passing.
While I haven’t seen Steven in recent years….I remember as a young teen,  Aunt Velva calling my mom to share Steven’s accomplishments. She  was so proud of her boy!  

I will keep you in my thoughts as prayers during this very difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Gloria Clarke (Yeadon)

Sorry to hear about Steve.
Steve will be missed by all his IE classmates.  His smiling face was always a pleasure to see in class andchexwas a great " barger"
Alan Sutherland
IE Classmate  1980

Johanna and Debbie

Always enjoyed your and Stevens visits to our family functions. Covid might have put a damper on gatherings in recent years but phone calls kept us updated. My earliest memories of Steven was when he and I were 4 years old attending the Wildlife Park, him getting a baby sister (Debbie), all those family visits/gatherings when we were kids, having the honor of being a groomsman at your wedding, and having the opportunity to work on a NS Government RMV project with him. Steven was always the easy going happy go lucky all round nice guy. I was proud to have him as a cousin, I am really going to miss him as well as many other family members.

I am so sad to learn of Steven's passing. I had the great pleasure of working alongside Steven in the provincial government for a number of years. He was such a wonderful gentleman who will certainly be missed tho thought of fondly..

I just wanted to take a moment & send my heartfelt condolences to Steven's sister Debbie & his wife, Johanna on their loss. Steven was my first cousin (our mothers were sisters). We were very close as children. I loved visiting their home with all the beautiful flowers (something we were never able to conquer). Over the years we didn't see each other as I moved to another province but in 2015/2016, I returned to my roots, living in the same city as Steven. It was so nice to see you all again after so many years. Your family has been good to me at a time when I needed it most. It's what family is all about. I'll hold good memories of Steven & send all my love to you as you go through the greaving process.

So sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. I worked with him at the Provincial Government. He was a kind and thoughtful person. Sending you my deepest condolences.

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Steven Bruce Cooper

31 mai 1957 – 5 mai 2024

A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home

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