STEEVES, JOY I. - Joy Steeves passed away peacefully at Bobby’s Hospice on January 5, 2015; after a courageous battle with cancer, she went home to her Lord and Saviour. Born in Newcastle, NB September of 1958 she was the daughter of the late Alton and Ethel (Falconer) Mullin. Joy was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She worked for Telecom and formerly NB Tel as an administrative assistant. A member of Grace Valley Church in Quispamsis and was involved with the churches water ski camp and was a former member of the Loyalist City and Southern New Brunswick Corvette Club. She was a talented crafter and enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family and friends. Joy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 32 years Karl Steeves; sons Nicholas (Jeanna) and Grant (Anna) all of Quispamsis; precious grandchildren Lilli and Hayden; brother Brian (Susan) of Miramichi; sisters Carol Ford (Phil) of Grand Prairie and Sandra Amos (Bev) of Fredericton; mother-in-law Ardith Steeves of Riverview; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends. Besides her parents, Joy was predeceased by her father-in-law Guy Steeves.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). By request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from the Fundamental Baptist Church, 1170 Sand Cove Road, Saint John West, followed by a reception. Private family interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Joy’s memory can be made to Bobby’s Hospice, The Gideon’s or Grace Valley Church. To send a message of condolence please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com