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WARREN WILLARD STEEN

STEEN, WARREN WILLARD The passing of Warren Willard Steen, husband of Dorothy (Hanson) Steen, of Fredericton, occurred on September 10, 2007 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton. Born on January 2, 1921, in Cardigan, NB, he was a son of the late Frank and Jennie (Saunders) Steen. He retired in 1981 as Director of Purchasing with the Department of Supply and Services - Province of New Brunswick. Warren was a Veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 - 1946 in England, Germany and Holland as Lieutenant in the North Shore New Brunswick Regiment and was a member of the Fredericton Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4. He was a member of Wilmot United Church where he was an Elder and was active in the Sunday School program as well as the Men's Group. Warren enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending his winters in Florida. In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, softball and bowling. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Betty (Paul) Craig of Islandview; one son, Jim (Wanda) of Fredericton; three grandchildren, Jeff and Brent Craig and Katherine Steen; four great grandchildren, Ashlee, Marci, Sarah and Jacob Craig; one brother, Donald E. (Jacqueline) Steen of Rothesay and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Ina Ludford and an infant sister, Wanda. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 are asked to assemble for a Legion Tribute Service on Wednesday at 6:45 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 2 pm with Very Rev. Dr. Peter Short officiating. Honourary Pallbearers will be Alfred Hamill, Pat Boyle, Fred Brown, Wayne Wade, Don Rideout, Earl Davidson, Charles Seymour and Gordon Seymour. Interment will take place in the Forest Hill Cemetery Field of Honor at a later date. No flowers by request, remembrances made to the Chalmers Hospital Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com

 

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