Obituary of Stephen Donald Black

BLACK, Stephen Donald May 11, 1941 - May 29, 2021 The family of Stephen Donald Black sadly announces his passing on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born on May 11, 1941 in Toronto Ontario to Clinton Harold Black and Eva Dorothy (Hanmer), he had 2 brothers, Daniel (Thailand) and Thomas. After earning his degree from Queen's University as a Chartered Accountant alongside his best friend Gwyn Davies, Steve began his career with Touche Ross Bailey and Smart in Toronto. In 1966 he married Ruth (Gascoigne) and they had 3 children - Scott (Carri), Michelle (Darrin), and Nicole. They moved to Windsor in 1972 and Steve attained the position of Partner in Charge of the Windsor office, which later merged and is now known as "Deloitte" and there his most notable client was Chrysler Canada. Steve had 3 major interests in life: Family, Finance, and Fun. His FAMILY now includes 6 grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Eva 18, Morgan 17, Ethan 14, Dane 12, Ruby 12, and Beau 9. His interest in FINANCE resulted in a consuming hobby of investment planning and management, but the FUN part dominated most of his life. He was an avid boater, Commander of the Windsor Power Squadron, Commodore at Windsor Yacht Club, earned the "Boater of the Year" award there and owned several beautiful yachts over the years. He orchestrated lengthy family expeditions on the Great Lakes each year and believed that boating together as a family was an important part of keeping everyone connected. When he learned that his days were numbered because of cancer, he became determined to live to celebrate his 80th birthday. He did that - and his and Ruth's 55th Wedding Anniversary as well! His family loves telling endless stories about life with Steve and he will be sorely missed. Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. In kindness, donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Amherstburg) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca