Ruth Elizabeth (Stevens) Steeves

STEEVES, Ruth Elizabeth (nee Stevens)

Peacefully on Saturday October 27th 2018 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Murray Steeves for 43 years. Loving mother of Christine Klassen (Clarence) and Terry (Colleen). Proud grandmother of Scott (Rachel), Sarah, Geoffrey and Andrea. Ruth will be remembered by her sister Muriel (Cyril) and sisters in law Ruth Steeves and Mildred Smith. Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Sarah Stevens and by siblings Elmer (Doris), Dick (Audrey), Alice (Jack), Verna (Joe), Wallace (Irene), Thad (Evelyn) and Catherine. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Born in Moncton New Brunswick, Ruth was a graduate of Acadia University and worked for many years as a dietician at the Moncton Hospital. She was a member of the Highfield St. Baptist Church in Moncton and attended Murray St. Baptist Church since moving to Peterborough. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Applewood Retirement Residence for their excellent care. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE 2510 Bensfort Rd. Peterborough on Tuesday October 30th 2018 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday October 31st 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Highland Park Chapel. Reception to follow. A private family interment will take place in New Brunswick at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com