Obituary of Wilfred Wallace Steeves

It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Wilfred Steeves on December 17 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, following a long battle with cancer, at the age of 77. Husband of the late Lola Steeves (Smith) for 54 years. Wilfred was born at the family farm at Steeves Settlement, the second child of Dawson and Bessie (McLeod) Steeves. He was predeceased by his wife Lola (2016), daughter Elaine (2012) and his parents. Wilfred is survived by his daughter Gwen (Jeff) Chase; grandchildren: Curtis (Melissa) and Katelynn Chase, Ben (Shawnesty), Michael (Gillian), Jonathan (Dakota) Steeves; beloved sister, Joan MacKinley; his special friend, Lorna Roy; son-in-law, Brian Steeves (Marcheta); his buddies, Tom and Syd; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Wilfred was employed at Saint John Ship Building for 32 years. Following his retirement he enjoyed the job of visitation Pastor at Rothesay Baptist Church for 13 1/2 years. Wilfred was a member of True Life Church (formerly Rothesay Baptist Church) for over 50 years. During that time he served as a Deacon, a choir member, Christian Service Brigade leader, coordinator of the Seniors Club 60 group and he was the treasurer of the cemetery for 40 years. He was very active at the Steeves Settlement Baptist Church for several years. Wilfred also looked forward to and really enjoyed gatherings of family and friends at the homestead farm and any place that they were gathered. He was a member of the Monarchist League of Canada. He met the Queen in 2002 in Sussex and received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012 for community service. Wilfred had a good sense of humour, he enjoyed playing the organ/piano in various churches. He enjoyed his flower gardens that were used for several weddings. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, NB (849-2119) where visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 19th from 7-9pm and Wednesday, December 20th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held at True Life Church, 30 Vincent Road, Quispamsis, NB on December 21st at 11am. If desired donations in memory of Wilfred may be made to Hope for Wildlife in Seaforth, NS or to a charity of the donors choice.