Peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018, in the compassionate care of the
staff of Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown, at the age of 93.
Ruth will live on in the hearts of her daughter and son-in-law, Julie
and Stephen Alford of Charlottetown; son John Steves (late Patricia
Anderson) of Winnipeg; granddaughters Megan Alford (Jesse Waldman) of
Vancouver and Lindsay Choo (Raymond) of Burnaby; dear friends Kathy
and Gilmour Glencross of Fredericton; brother Gordon Eagles of
Riverglade; sisters-in-law Geraldine Eagles of Sus and Beulah
Eagles of Kelowna.
She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, whose
visits brought her pride and joy, and by special friends and
neighbours, particularly those in Moose Jaw, Moncton and Riverview.
Predeceased by her husband of forty-four years, William Harold Steves
of Riverview, NB.
In addition to her parents Ella (Taylor) and Edgar Eagles, Ruth was
also predeceased by infant sister Bertha Eagles of Monteagle, sister
Frances Eagles of Halifax; sister Audrey Loftus and her husband Alfred
of Moncton; brothers Basil Eagles and his wife Edna of Salisbury,
Lawrence Eagles and his wife Annie of Thunder Bay, Nelson Eagles of
Kelowna, Gesner Eagles and his wife Eileen of Salisbury, and Ernest
Eagles of Sus; brothers-in-law Paul Steves of Chilliwack, Gerald
Steves and his wife Lorraine of Ajax; nephews Junior Eagles, Merrill
Eagles, Richard Powers; and nieces Lois Hicks, Elaine Kerr, Doreen
Burnham and Susan Surrette.
Ruth was born in Monteagle, New Brunswick, in 1925. After graduating
from high school in Salisbury, Ruth entered Moncton Hospital Training
School and graduated with her RN in 1946. She was an excellent golfer,
curler and skier, as well as a beautiful gardener. She was also an
avid reader and life-long learner, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts
from Mount Allison University in her mid-seventies. She enjoyed many
creative pursuits including senior choir, quilting, painting and
poetry.
Ruth will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,
neighbour and friend. She lived her life with gratitude and faith, and
leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Prince Edward
Home, especially Lupin Valley household, for their exceptional care;
special thanks also to the staff of Brecken House, Pat and the
Elephant, PEI Home Care, Dr. Randy MacKinnon, Dr. Rob Hennessey and
Dr. Guy Boswall. Julie extends a special thank you to Kathy Glencross,
Valerie Herring-MacBeath, Cathy McGuirk, Shelley Mokler-Clark and her
colleagues at Innovation PEI for their constant support.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Belvedere Funeral Home in
Charlottetown. The Memorial Service will be held at Salisbury Funeral
Home, Salisbury, NB on Wednesday, July 25th at 11 am. No visitation
by family request.
Online condolences are welcome and if so desired, donations to The War
Amps, Pat and the Elephant or a charity of choice would be
appreciated.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ruth Loraine Steves 19252018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E