STEEVES, GORDON EDWARD - Gordon Edward Steeves, 71, of Elgin, passed away at home on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Born in Elgin, he was a son of the late Harold “Jerry” and Annie (nee Bannister) Steeves. Gordon worked for G.E. Barbour Foods before his retirement. He was a member of the Elgin Fire Department for 37 years, and he was a member of the First Elgin Baptist Church. He enjoyed horseshoes, bowling, playing washers, and cribbage, but his first love was his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Elsie Steeves (nee Garland); his children: Jim Steeves of Elgin, Donna Steeves (Terry) of Sussex, Mary Lynne Steeves of Elgin, and Douglas (Chrys) of Salisbury Back Road; his brother, Garry Steeves (Linda) of Elgin; and his cherished grandchildren: Zachery, Destiny, and Dyllan; as well as by many extended family members and friends. Besides his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his brother, Arnold.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 14, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac; the funeral service will be held on Monday April 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the First Elgin Baptist Church with Rev. James Hammond and Rev. David Hawkesworth presiding. Interment will be held in the New Elgin Cemetery. Donations to the Elgin Fire Department or a Living Memorial would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com