STEEVES, DENNIS
It is with saddened hearts the family of Dennis Lyndon Steeves of Petitcodiac, announce his passing at the Moncton City Hospital on December 12, 2015 at the age of 54. Born in Sussex, NB, he was a son of Doris (nee MacLeod) Steeves of Petitcodiac and the late Frederick Steeves.
Dennis worked as a heavy equipment truck & trailer mechanic for Tuc’s Contracting in Fort MacMurray, AB and previously at Cement Cartage in Havelock. He began his working career drilling wells with his father for S&S Well Drilling. He was a former member of the St. John Ambulance. Dennis enjoyed skeet shooting and Nascar, but loved his family and his animals most of all.
Besides his mother, Dennis is survived by his loving wife Carla (nee Young) Steeves; his daughter, Tawnya (Lee ) Aubin of Canaan; his son, Daniel (Jennifer) Steeves of Greenwood, NS; three grandchildren: Cameron, Brianna and Raelyn; his siblings: Brenda (Ron) Killam of Moncton, Kathy (Charles) McQuinn of Elgin, Steven (Sylvia) Steeves of Stony Plain, AB, and Larry (Teddy) Steeves of Petitcodiac; as well as many extended family and friends.
Besides his father, Dennis was predeceased by his brother Peter in infancy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac (506)756-3361, from where visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 yo 8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 11:00 am at the Petitcodiac Baptist Church with Rev. David Woodworth presiding. Donations to the S.P.C.A. in Dennis’s memory would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com.
‘Dennis was so proud of his family and there was nothing he wouldn’t do to make sure his family was taken care of and to make sure they knew how much he loved them.’
To quote Dennis
“Our family is worth fighting for”