STEEVES, CHESTER - Chester Harold Steeves, 65, of Petitcodiac, passed away at the Moncton City Hospital with his family by his side on June 6, 2013. Born in Petitcodiac, he was a son of the late Melvin and Florence (nee Lounsbury) Steeves. Chester worked at Fawcett’s Lumber for 41 years, and was a member of the Petitcodiac Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years as of this Sunday, Jennie (nee Pettigrew) Steeves; daughters: Bonnie Sue Boudreau of Petitcodiac and Tiffany (Bryce) Yeomans of Forest Glen; grandchildren: Damian and Jazmine; sisters: Ruth Alward of Petitcodiac, Edna Damon of Saint John, Martha (Art) Carson of Salem, and Brenda Wood of Petitcodiac; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Chester was predeceased by his brother, Dean; and sister, Donna Carson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Armstrong’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7 to 9pm; the funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Petitcodiac Baptist Church with Rev. David Woodworth presiding. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com