Minerva Glendeen MILBURN

Minerva Glendeen Steeves 1919 - 2007 Minerva Steeves, 87, of Moncton passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2007 at the Moncton Hospital. Minerva was born in Albert Mines, NB on May 16th, 1919 the daughter of the late Archie and Leona (Milton) Milburn. She was a hairdresser in her younger years and later was a sales clerk for Rubins and Braemar clothing stores. She was a member of the Brentwood Baptist Church in Moncton. She was very involved in her church having taught Sunday School, a leader in Pioneer Girls and a member of the Women's Missionary Society and she also really enjoyed her Bible Study. She enjoyed traveling and had gone on many trips with her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She especially enjoyed times spent with her great grandchildren, Aubrenna and Jacob, they were her pride and joy. She also thought a lot of her nieces and nephews, they were all very special to her. Minerva was a true inspiration to all who knew her and she will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed by her devoted children, Sharron Lewis (Garth) of Moncton and Damon Steeves of Havelock; her precious grandchildren, Deborah (Richard), Damon, Shelley, Susan (Rob); and her cherished great grandchildren, Aubrenna and Jacob; her brothers, Willard Milburn (Nina) of Moncton and Keith Milburn (Marilyn) of Riverview; sister-in-laws, Alice Milburn of Hillsborough and Jean Milburn of Riverside-Albert. She also will be missed by her several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Roy Herman Steeves (1990); brothers, Arnold (Joanne), George and Grenville. A private funeral service to celebrate Minerva's life was held at the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape. Interment has taken place and she was laid to rest beside her husband, Roy, at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, Moncton, N.B. For those who wish donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. "Our mother was an angel, who came to earth one day. To spread her love and caring, and light the darkened way. Her voice was soft and soothing; she had a tender touch; we thank you God, for such a wonderful mother, we will always remember you mother, with much love." Love Damon & Sharron Arrangements in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape, N.B. 734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com Print | Published in the Times & Transcript on 27 January 2007