Steven David Poignant
June 3, 1954 to January 6, 2025
Obituary
It is with heavy heart I announce the passing of Steven (Steve) David Poignant, husband, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, favourite uncle and great uncle, and cousin. Steve passed away peacefully and suddenly, early morning on January 6, 2025. Predeceased by his father, David Poignant, and brother, Michael (Mike) Poignant. Left to mourn is his loving wife and best friend, Debbie Peckham, his mother, Lorna Poignant and a wide circle of family and friends, who came to know Steve for the kind, gentle man he was. He will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 19, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Masonic Lodge, 100 Masonic Drive, St. John’s, NL. A second Celebration of Life will be held in Vancouver at a later date. Bring happy memories and stories to share and casual dress. Donations may be made to Bridges to Hope, one of Steve’s favourite charities.
Debbie, Steve’s friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful man with a calm and gentle nature. He would always greet me with a smile when I would drop off items after my weekend shopping trips. I loved to see him coming across the street to bring me a taste of Debbie’s baking that was done that day.
We became neighbours six years ago when you moved in and became friends shovelling driveways after the many winter storms we had. I remember how amazed Steve was with the amount of snow we received when you first moved here. Then snowmageddon hit and your front door had to be shovelled out so you could get out of your house. He was so thankful and amazed at everyone coming together.
Good neighbors make great friends and his kind presence will be missed. May the good times and memories you have together help you get through this difficult time and give you peace.
Longtime co-worker and friend. Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was always a gentleman.
Deb, my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and families. Steve was such a kind hearted person, a true gentleman and scholar. He will be dearly missed. Rest easy Steve.
Our condolences
I really liked Steve, always smiling.
Debbie, Todd and I are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. It was such a pleasure to have met such a wonderful man. I looked forward to our conversations when you would drop by. and I feel privileged to say I knew him.
So sorry to Debbie and all of Steve’s family and friends. The obituary said it perfectly, he was a gentle and kind man all the way. I will greatly miss our conversations about travel and places in the world to visit. God speed Steve.
Debbie, our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you and all of your and Steve’s family and friends. We didn’t know Steve well but from the moment we met you and Steve there was just this special connection with you both…earnest, caring and kind…at our ages now, that’s a rare feeling to experience when you meet somebody new. So, you both had to be very special people! Steve was a gentle soul…kind, loving, giving and very special with a sparkling smile. The world has lost a great man, you have lost a wonderful husband and we all have lost a special friend. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all, Debbie, and if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We will always be here for you!
Our love and best wishes,
Madonna and Sel Thomas .
Dear Debbie and all the wonderful friends and family of yours. I’m so sorry for this tremendous loss. What a wonderful, soft, kind and sweet man. It was beautiful to see you together and I’m so grateful we got a good last visit in. I’ve known Steve my whole life and he was always such a respected presence. My grandma often spoke of what a great companion he was to escort her to events and keep her safe. We lost a great soul. With Love from the Balfours.
Dear Debbie,
Not so very years ago you, Steve,Larry and I met. We had a wonderful time together and kept in touch. First Larry passed away and now your dear Steve. It was a wonderful time in my life to have met you both and had such a good time. Wow, it is so rare that with couples the men get along and the women do.
This is a good memory that you and I now share.
My heart is praying for you. You are a special person who lived life always and did not sit back and observe, I can only imagine, ever.
I will not say I know how you feel, I will not say time heals. Knowing first hand about being a widow now, everyone is different. Everyone needs to grieve their own personal way. You know what is in your heart. Please be good to yourself and treat yourself gently. I am very sad for you. I send prayers and sympathy.
With love to a dear friend,
Carolyn Stamler
My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Condolences to Debbie and all the family. Steve was a very good friend and fellow Mason. We first met on the airfield at Abbotsford in the 80’s as Air Cadet pilots. I introduced Steve to ATC services and we worked together for many years. RIP my friend.
Thank you for letting us meet you, you will always be in our hearts
Kerstin, Margareta och Tomas
Debbie, Alison and I are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Debbie and the rest of Steve’s family. He was a wonderful and kind man. He was a loving devoted husband. He will be missed by all who ever had the pleasure and blessing of knowing him.
Debbie, we were so sorry to hear this news. We hope the wonderful memories you must have will help you through this difficult time. We send our love..
Our deepest sympathies to his family and our good friend Debbie. He was indeed a very gentle and sincere man who was well respected by all who knew him. He will be missed
RIP my friend
Marge & Carl Gaulton