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STEPHEN PAUL MOLLOY
Born: Mar 28, 1967
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2023
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Stephen Paul Molloy passed away early in the morning on December 14, 2023, after a sudden decline in his health. In typical fashion, Steve made sure that his whole family had time to make it to his bedside in Selkirk to be with him at the end.
Steve was predeceased by his mother Patricia (nee Bulger) and brother Michael. He is survived by his wife Corinne, children Hannah, Spencer, and Edward, his father Dennis, and sister Shauna. His loss is felt deeply by his in-laws Don and Joan and by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Steve was born in Winnipeg on March 28, 1967, to Patricia and Dennis Molloy. The young family lived in Garson and Kenora before heading further east to Ottawa and finally making their long-time home in Chesterville, ON. Steve’s love for politics and his passion for helping people were formed around that kitchen table and stayed with him all his life.
After high school Steve joined the Naval Reserve where he learned to cook for crowds – a skill that his friends and family greatly appreciated. He spent a brief time in Ottawa wearing a tie to work before answering the call of the family business and joining the world of Air Traffic Control. A minor disagreement concerning his fluency in French resulted in Steve being posted to North Bay Tower instead of Ottawa. A family wedding, a match-making cousin and a shortage of controllers at Winnipeg ACC all conspired to bring him back home and into the arms of the love of his life, Corinne.
Steve’s greatest love was his family. He was immensely proud of his three children and spoke of them often with beaming enthusiasm. His love for his wife Corinne was unparalleled and he was happiest surrounded by her and his family, especially at the family cottage or rental vacation homes. He endured gentle ribbing for his early bedtimes, but he loved to be up early and to run or work out with Corinne to start the day together.
Steve was the very definition of well-rounded. He loved Coronation Street and the Blue Bombers in equal measures, and you were just as likely to find him watching CPAC as the latest Wes Anderson movie. Boarding an airplane to Ottawa with him always lead to a game of name that MP and God forbid if they were spending the people's money on a business class seat! He was as vocal about his newfound love for the Sea Bears as he was about his disagreement with many, many sports officials.
Steve was driven to make the world a better place. He held positions in union and management, and numerous sports and social committees, always jumping at the chance to put himself where he could help people, often at his own sacrifice. He gave of himself constantly and quite simply he made people around him better. He was a humble man, and it is only in his absence that many stories have emerged about how he has helped people in and out of work.
Steve’s passion was people. He never met an acquaintance; he always made a friend. Steve made everyone he interacted with feel valued and important. He was as comfortable debating policy with a CEO or politician as he was talking to his kids’ friends about their lives and goals. Steve was a natural leader and reveled in breaking barriers and bringing teams together. His closest friends saw him as a man of quick wit and raw humour. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always let his friends know how much they mattered to him. Memories of his love of the Tragically Hip and dancing, of road trips and BBQs, and of stories and jokes told will live on. Steve absolutely loved making his friends smile.
Whether you knew him as Stephen or Steve, as Mooly or as EllWhy, you knew you had a great person and better friend by your side. His passing leaves a void… he will be remembered, and he will be missed.
At Steve’s request no funeral is planned but there will be a party! A celebration of Steve’s life will be planned at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2023, Dec 30, 2023
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I am sorry to heard that! It a Steve Malloy Swim Meet at Pan-Am Pool. Danny & Mariel are Swimming Officials. Danny Chan jobs are Referee, Starter & Stroke & Turn. Mariel Borja jobs are Referee & Stroke & Turn. - Posted by: Danny Chan & Mariel Borja (Swim Manitoba) on: Oct 09, 2024
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LY and myself knew each other for more than 20 years. I never heard him say a bad word about anybody. We loved talking about work but not as much as the Bombers. Corrine and Kids; if it helps I’ve never heard a bad word ever said about Steve. Darren Anderson (Boomer) - Posted by: Darren Anderson (Boomer) (Friend/ Fellow worker ) on: Jan 09, 2024
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Dennis - I never met your son personally but wanted to pass off my condolences to you and your entire family. I just recently lost my wife, that was tough, but can't imaging losing a son. Bless you all. - Posted by: Richard Young (worked for) on: Jan 05, 2024
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I had never met Steve nor did I know of him. We were brothers in that wild and crazy world of Air Traffic Control. Reading his obituary made me want to comment. It sounds like he was quite a character and if we lived nearby or worked together I would have liked it. Taken from us too soon please accept my deepest sympathies. W J -YUL TCU (ret) - Posted by: WJ (Brother Controllet) on: Jan 05, 2024
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My Condolences To The Molloy Family I am Saddened To Hear The Passing of Steve he was a Great Nice and Had a Gentle Personality He Made My Day everyday and He always check up on me RIP dear friend we will meet again - Posted by: Chad Gillert (Friend ) on: Jan 04, 2024
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I knew Steve as a swim parent and member of the Manitoba Marlins Swim Club Board. Steve gave so much to the Marlins and the swim community of Manitoba. I often felt I had spent countless hours at Pan Am pool, and then saw Steve realizing that he had been there for days, making meets run, and things happen. He was invaluable in getting the club through the pandemic, always thinking of what was best for all the swimmers. He was always fun to be around and I will miss him greatly as will so many others. - Posted by: Peter Ives (swim parent with Steve) on: Jan 01, 2024
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It is well known that Steve was a loving husband and father who cared about his community and generously gave so much of his time and energy to make the community a better place. Without hesitation, he would help others in any way that he could. He loved people and wanted everyone around him to be happy. And that sense of humor! Wow! While on deck while working meets at the pool, he and I had a routine where we would trade quotes from movies, tv shows, or comedy acts to try to break the other guy up. Sometimes we got a little carried away, but the levity always kept things from getting too serious. He was my friend, and I will miss him… especially that gigantic laugh that reverberated throughout the pool. - Posted by: Chris Alexiuk (Friend) on: Dec 30, 2023
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I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I know from speaking with his wife the last time we bumped into each other at Pan Am that he had retired or was about to. My heart goes out to his children and wife. - Posted by: Scott Hartnell (Friend from the swimming community ) on: Dec 30, 2023
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I have such fond memories of Steve while working at NavCanada. Boy, could he make me smile and laugh. My heart goes out to Corrinne and family. I feel the world is a better place because of people like Steve. He will be missed. Mo. - Posted by: Maureen Grace (coworker and friend) on: Dec 30, 2023
