1926-2017
Thelma Eunice Steeves- Savoie
1926-2017
Thelma Savoie (Steeves), 91, of Lower
Coverdale passed away on October 3, 2017 at the Moncton Hospital with
family at her side.
Born May 28, 1926, she was proud to be
the daughter of Jack and Sadie Steeves. Thelma fondly recalled a happy
rural childhood in Dawson Settlement.
Drives through Dawson would bring to
mind names, faces and events from her childhood years with Janet,
Carmen, Austin and Carl. This was a rich heritage, warm and
vivid even in these last years. Thelma retired from
Co-operator Insurance in 1987.
Thelma would like to be remembered for
loving and caring for her special needs
son. Her children remember her courage,
work ethic and being taught life lessons through consistent example.
Her grandchildren recall wearing her hand knit sweaters (in their
younger years), and mittens and socks as adults. She cites her faith
in God’s provision as being the source of her
strength
Survived by daughters, Carolyn Chafe
(Terry), Brenda Wilmot (Mac), Susan (Brad Colter), and sons Wendell
Steeves (Roxanne), Clayton Steeves (Debbie) and Kevin Steeves (Carol
Ann); stepsons, Claude Savoie (Claudine) and Neri Savoie
(Jackie); brother Carl Steeves ( Bonnie ) ; sister-in-law,
Olive Steeves. Also missing her will be
grandchildren, Jeremy & Shelley, Candace, Kim
& Amanda, Julie & Jennifer, Jason,
Tim & Matthew, Sarah and Clayton , Jordan, Tyler, Jordan and
Josh. Nanny Thelma was proud of her 29 great grandchildren
and of her many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband
Herman Steeves and second husband Armand Savoie; sons, Burton and
Brian and stepson Elmo Savoie.
She will be resting at the Albert County
Funeral Home with visitation on Friday from 2-4 pm and
6-8pm. The funeral service will be held at the Lower
Coverdale Baptist Church on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 2pm with Rev.
Ken Rains officiating. Following the service a
time of fellowship and refreshments.
Interment will be in the Grey’s Island
Cemetery, Hillsborough, NB
Donations to the METS ( Adult Moncton
Employment Training Services) or donors choice
would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 (506) 734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com

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Death notice for the town of: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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