Rev. Robert Steeves
1933-2020
Rev. Robert R. Steeves, 87, of Kenneth
E. Spencer Memorial Home and formerly of Petitcodiac, passed away at
the Spencer Home Monday, November 16, 2020 with his family by his
side. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late William and May
(Tower) Steeves.
Following graduation from Moncton High
School in 1951 he went to work at Blue Cross. In 1954 Bob and his wife
Kady answered the call to Christian Ministry and moved to Boston where
Bob attended Gordon College, graduating in 1962 with a B.A. and B.D.
He ministered from 1962 – 1986 in Hampton, Campbellton,
Lewisville, and Saint John. He served as President of the Atlantic
Baptist Convention in 1985 – 1986. In 1986, he was called
through the Atlantic Baptist Convention, to be Area Minister for
Eastern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. He retired in 1999
from full time ministry. Following retirement, he was called as
Interim Minister by Five Points Baptist Church, where he served for 3
years.
Bob enjoyed spending time at the family
cottage on the Belleisle Bay in the summer months. He also enjoyed
hunting, fishing, boating, reading, and most of all, spending time
with his family.
Bob will be sadly missed by his
children, Janet Harper (Ray), Karen Keirstead (John) both of
Petitcodiac, and Mark (Shannon) of Airdrie, AB; grandchildren,
Jessica, Hayley, Ashley, Drew, Nicholas, Zander, Noah, and Isaac;
great-grandchildren, Lola and Della; sister-in-law Rita Steeves;
brother-in-law, Gerald Sprague; several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents, Robert
was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen “Kady”;
sisters, Marion Landry, Irene Bottle, Beulah Goguen, Shirley Mollins,
and Barbara Sprague; brother, Harold Steeves.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home
(372-4800) from where visitation will be held on Thursday, November
19, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm. Due to Covid-19
restrictions, masks are required and social distancing will be
respected. A Service to Celebrate Bob’s Life will be
announced in 2021. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery. If desired,
memorials to a charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rev Robert Steeves 19332020..
Death notice for the town of: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick