Steve Jurkiewicz of Kincardine, passed away with family by his side, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine on Friday, February 17th, 2017, at the age of 79. Steve was born in Gdynia, Poland on October 15th, 1937. After WWII, he rejoined with his parents, Waclaw and Irena Jurkiewicz in England, where he completed high school in Lilford. It was there that he met his future wife, Bozena. Steve obtained his engineering degree at London University, UK and worked for Esso Research in Oxford. Deciding to seek his fortune, he emigrating to Canada in 1965, first living in Arvida, Quebec and later moving to Kincardine to work at Ontario Hydro. He was a good family man and leaves behind his wife, children Marek and Ania (Andrew) and grandchildren Burton and Clara. Steve cherished friendships and liked nothing better than having friends over for a meal, laughs and of course a rum and coke. May he rest in peace. A memorial service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with Ann Maycock officiating. Final resting place Kincardine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kincardine Hospital Foundation, the Bruce County Library, Kincardine Branch or a charity of your choice.