April 17, 1955 – November 28, 2022
Peter David Borden Steeves, of Turtle Creek, passed away at
The Moncton Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022 surrounded by loving
family. Born in Shenstone, he was the son of Lewis and Anna-Joyce
(Steeves) Murray and he was raised by his late grandparents Grace and
Ernest Steeves whom he loved very much.
Peter spent his younger years driving cars fast through
Shenstone and Hillsborough and going to dances which he loved to do!
He spent many years working horses and in the woods with his late
father-in-law Eric Weir. It was then that the love of horse pulling
began!
Peter worked for Hub Meat Packers Ltd. for many years before
his retirement. A large part of his life was his involvement with
horses, he could often be found at horse shows cheering on his and
other kids or helping out where needed, horse pulls which he loved to
do with his sons and later on grandchildren who also love horse
pulling, for many years Peter gave sleigh rides throughout the winter
and loved to see and meet everyone that came. Peter was also part of
4-H for many years and opened his home as a foster home also. Peter
enjoyed many years of football games near and far with his son Tony.
He loved to play Crokinole and other card games.
He will always be remembered for his smile and witty
remarks!
Peter will be remembered and missed by his loving wife of 44
years Ann, sons: Tony (Paula) of Cambridge Narrows, Corey (Sammy Jo)
of Havelock, Kyle (Charmaine) of Havelock, daughter Jocelyn of
Moncton. His grandchildren Lyam, Ophelia, Wyatt, Clay, Gracie, and
special nephew Tyson Murray (Parkindale) his mother: Anna-Joyce Murray
of Riverview, mother-in-law: Helen Weir of Riverview, sisters: Susan
MacNeil of Prosser Brook, Glendine Hicks (Scott) of Prosser Brook,
Della Tower (Terry) of Riverview, brother: Terry Murray of Havelock,
sister-in-law Gwen Halliday, brother-in-law Mitch Weir (Cathy) of
Colpitts Settlement.
He will also be remembered by his many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces, and nephews, who were a big part of his
life.
Aside from his grandparents Grace and Ernest who raised him,
Peter was predeceased by his father Lewis Murray, father-in-law Eric
Weir, brother Dale Murray, brother-in-law Rick Weir, brother-in-law
Dennis MacNeil, special aunt Oris Stevens, aunt Myra Steeves, uncle
Aldus Steeves.
Special thank you to the Oncology Dr’s and staff on
4200 at The Moncton Hospital and the homecare staff that also
contributed to his care.
In keeping with his most recent wishes, a simple funeral
service with a few special requests will be held in his memory on
Friday, December 30, 2022 at The Memorial Hall, 11 Cross St, Havelock
NB at 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may
be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
1955 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Steeves 1955 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick