Elsie Steeves
1946-2020
Elsie Louise Steeves, 74, of Elgin,
passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Moncton Hospital.
Born in Ferndale, Elgin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph
Garland and Christina Steeves (Bannister).
Elsie enjoyed many hobbies including
freelance writing for several newspapers, reporting activities from
her community, washer toss, Mexican train dominoes with her friends
Sandra, Ruth, Shirley and Kelly. She especially enjoyed cribbage,
hosting special crib night with Bob and Didi. In 1966 she joined the
Elgin Women’s Institute where she enjoyed being secretary
and serving on many committees. Elsie loved animals, including her
feline companion, Boots, and invited many «furbabies» into
her home.
Her family was most important to her,
especially her grandchildren, Zachery and Dyllan Collier and Destiny
Steeves (Roland Graves). She will be sadly missed by her children,
James Steeves, Donna (Terry), Mary Lynne (Mike), and Douglas (Chrys);
brothers, Edward (Elaine), Gerald (Mary), Richard (Marilyn), Austin,
Robert (Kim), Ralph (Brenda); sisters, Anna Linkletter, Eileen, Aleta
Sabean, Wanda (Donnie) Steeves; several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband, Gordon Steeves; brothers, Curtis, David
James, and Ronald; brothers-in-law, Don Linkletter, James Sabean and
Garry Steeves.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private
family visiting will be held at The Salisbury Funeral Home (372-4800).
A link to watch the livestream service will appear on the funeral home
website on Monday, November 31, 2020. Interment will be in the New
Elgin Cemetery.
If desired, memorials to the Elgin
Women’s Institute Building Fund or the Elgin Fire Department
would be appreciated.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Elsie Steeves 19462020..
Décès pour la Ville: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick