Obituary of Derek Arthur Teskey

TESKEY, Derek Arthur Passed away in Windsor, Ontario on June 14, 2019. Friend and husband of Jacqueline and adoring father of Hailey and Ashton. Beloved son of Alice Salem. Caring brother to Dwayne and loving uncle to Brooke, Myla and Leah. Predeceased by his father Phillip (2008), his brother Douglas (1969) and step-father William Salem (2016). Survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends who all appreciated his sense of humour and curiosity. Derek graduated from Lake Superior State University in Sault St. Marie, Michigan with a degree in Environmental Science. He cared deeply about environmental issues. He enjoyed fishing, World War II documentaries and engaging in video games with his daughter Hailey. He had a good and generous heart and cared deeply for all of his family and friends. A private funeral and memorial service was held on June 20, 2019 at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel). If you so desire, a donation in Derek’s memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the Tecumseh OPP, the EMT first responders, the staff at Windsor Regional Hospital (Ouellette Campus) and Leon Janisse and staff at Windsor Chapel for the care, concern and compassion they have provided to our family