Passed away unexpectedly at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the age of 28. Beloved son of Cherylann Brooks of Mount Forest (Dan McCracken of Vanastra) and the late Michael Middleton (2015). Loving grandson of Lillian (Rob) Stephenson of Mount Forest. Dear brother of Sarah Middleton of Mount Forest and step-brother of Karrissa McCracken of Ayton. Survived by his aunt April Hancock of Hanover, uncle Jack Smith (Michelle Farrow) of Guelph, aunt Liz (Guy) Kaufman of Seaforth, and uncle Jamie McCracken (Jennifer Campbell) of Tiverton. Remembered by his step-grandmother, Carolyn McCracken of Chesley. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pete Brzezinski of Mount Forest for his many years of friendship, love and assistance. The funeral service was held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00am, with visitation from 10:00-10:45am. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Steven are asked to consider Easter Seals Ontario.