Dorothy Steeves
1917-2018
Dorothy Charlotte Steeves entered her eternal home
to be with her Saviour and reunited with her husband Evans on February
1, 2018, in her 101st year, at the Jordan Lifecare
Center.
Born in Goshen, June 17,191, she was a daughter of
the late Nathan Budd and Idella (Teakles) DeMille.Throughout her
married life in Elgin, she worked alongside her husband operating
their farm, providing for and raising their family, always with a
smile and a positive attitude. A longtime member of the First Elgin
Baptist Church, the W.M.S. of the church, and the Elgin Women’s
Institute, she also belonged to the Elgin Senior
Citizens.
Survived and sadly missed by her
daughters Idella Lazar (Illes) of Windsor ON., Louise Weir (Harold) of
St. George, Marilyn Mitton (David) of Meadow, a son Joseph (Jocelyn)
of Elgin, cherished grandchildren Steven, Sharon, Daniel, Robert,
James, Kimberley, Lee, Gillian, Derek and Emily and by several great
and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband Evans, brothers Talmadge and
infant Harold DeMille, sisters Gladys Pickett and Audrey
DeMille.
Resting at Armstrong’s Funeral Chapel, 33 Russell
St. Petitcodiac (756-3361) with visiting Sunday, February 4, 2:30
-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. The Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held from
the First Elgin Baptist Church on Monday, February 5, at 11 a.m. with
Pastor Rick Mitton and Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating. Interment
in the New Elgin Baptist Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, memorials to the Friends of the Jordan
Lifecare Center, Elgin Baptist Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice
would be appreciated by the family.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy Steeves 19172018.source
Death notice for the town of: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick