STEEVES, MYRTLE
Myrtle Enid (nee Wilson) Steeves, formerly of Petitcodiac and Parkindale, passed away at the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial on November 20, 2015 at the age of 84. Born in Petitcodiac, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Hazel (nee Loggie) Wilson and the loving wife to the late Kenneth Steeves.
Myrtle was a member of the St. James United Church in Petitcodiac, a member of the Eastern Star and also a member of the Parkindale Women’s Institute. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and was an excellent cook. She spent many hours quilting and knitting, having donated a quilt to Friends of the Moncton Hospital and ‘countless mittens’ for children to various organizations. She was an amazing mother and she cherished her family above all.
Myrtle is survived by her children: Dale Steeves, Donald (Karen) Steeves, Joan Chown, Gary Steeves and Andrew (Arlene) Steeves; her grandchildren: Kaitlin, Laura, Brian, Diane, Vicky and Travis; seven great-grandchildren; her sisters: Clara Carter and Marion Packard; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Myrtle was predeceased by her brothers Burton and Ronnie Wilson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac (506)756-3361. As per Myrtle’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family graveside service will be held at the Pleasantvale Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Pleasantvale Cemetery in Myrtle’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
On-line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com