It is with sadness in our hearts, but
joy in our spirits that we announce that Thomas Earl
Steeves, 78, of Jolicure, NB, went home to be with his
Lord on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born in Moncton, Thomas
was a son of the late Hubert and Julia (Murray)
Steeves.
Thomas was an active member of the
Revival Centre in Amherst.
He enjoyed working with his cattle and
being in the field and barns. He was a deeply devoted
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather as well as a
generous and loving friend to all.
He will be sadly missed by is wife of 58
years, Rhoberta (nee Holmes), Jolicure; his children, Evelyn (Roger)
Oulton, Kim (Roger) Embree, Thomas (Cindy) Steeves, Harry Steeves,
Melissa Steeves, Freda Steeves, and Katelyn Wells; numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as fourteen brothers
and sisters, Jean (Dave), Elizabeth (Raymond), Joan (Dave), Donna
(Kyle), Kenny (Lena), Shirley (Boyd), Sharon (Dave), Judy (Evans),
Ruth (Peter), and Philip; his sister-in-laws, Myrna and Helen; his
special niece Tammy, as well as several nieces and nephews and his
faithful friends, Jim & Sue Holmes.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by his great grandson, Zachariah and his siblings, Vincent, Ronnie,
and Julie.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70
Bridge Street, Sackville. Visitation for Thomas will be held
from the Revival Centre, 172 Robert Angus Drive, Amherst, NS, on
Wednesday, December 18 from 6-8 pm and Thursday, December 19 from 2-4
and 6-8 pm. A funeral service will take place on Friday,
December 20, 2019 at 1 pm at the Revival Centre with a reception to
follow. Interment will be held in the Sackville
Cemetery. Pastor Jonathan Cole
Presiding.
Donations in memory of Thomas may be
made to the Revival Centre, Amherst.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Thomas' online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.