Reginald Arnold Steeves
Reginald A. Steeves, 87, of
Riverview, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Sunday,
September 16, 2018. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Elbert
and Lillian (Wilson) Steeves.
A graduate of Moncton High
School, Reg retired as Vice-President and General Parts Manager at
Lounsbury Industrial Ltd., with 41 years of service. He served as
acting company President at the end of his
career.
Reg was very social and
enjoyed interacting with people. He loved to travel and went on many
cruises and bus trips. He spent 27 years in Florida enjoying the warm
winters. He also enjoyed travelling to Hawaii, Bermuda, London and
Paris, and spending time at the trailer in Pointe du Chene. He was a
lover of cars and RVs, having owned many of each over the years. His
hobbies included golfing, snowmobiling and other outdoor sports. He
was a member of Riverview Baptist Church from 1961 – 2018
and was the Financial Secretary at the Church for 38
years.
Reg will be sadly missed by
his wife, Shirley (Solsman) Steeves of Riverview; son, Dan (Lisa) of
Sackville; Shirley’s son, Rod Schofield of Halifax, NS;
grandchildren, Alicia Steeves (Joel), Christiana Steeves and Andrew
Steeves (Felicia); sisters-in-law, Mae Steeves, Jean Tait, Joan Tait,
Mona Clayton (Earl); brothers-in-law, Harrison Tait (Ann) and Bob Tait
(Alta); as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members
of the Steeves, Tait and Solsman families. Reg was the last surviving
member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he
was predeceased by his first wife, Isabel (Tait) (1994); daughter,
Colleen Steeves-Fisher (2015) (Brian); sister, Joan and brothers, Ivan
and Gordon.
Resting at Fergusons Funeral
Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Wednesday from 6:00 to
9:00 pm. A service to celebrate and honour Reg’s life will
be held at Riverview Baptist Church, 301 Philip Rd. Riverview, on
Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jonathan Gorham
officiating. There will be a reception in the Church Hall following
the service. Interment will be in Fair Haven Memorial
Gardens.
In memory of Reg, donations to
the Riverview Baptist Church, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital,
Canadian Cancer Society or a memorial of choice would be appreciated.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Reginald Arnold Steeves 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
