STEEVES, MACKENZIE H. - Mac Steeves, 92, of Moncton, passed away at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Centre on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Born in Gunningsville, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Bessie (Dixon) Steeves. Mac was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich with 21 years’ service and retired as Manager, Atlantic Region of Kelly Springfield Tire with 17 years’ service. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served overseas with the RCN. He attended First Baptist Church Moncton and was a member of the U.C.T. Council #758. In recent years Mac was active in the Riverview Veterans Association, enjoying bowling, darts, bridge and coffee with friends. Mac will be sadly missed by his daughter, Elizabeth Devlin (Roy) of Stony Plain, AB; sons, Burton (Susan) of Saint John and Bruce (Carolyn) of Strathmore, AB; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Marr (Frank) of Halifax, NS; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Steeves; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Beryl E. (McAloney) Steeves (2009); son, Robert (2011); sisters, Neva and Belle; brothers, Aubrey, Dudley and Brent.
Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A service celebrating Mac’s life will be held at Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Dr. J. Richard Jackson officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery later in the spring. In Mac’s memory, donations to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital or a memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at; www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com