398. Cora Annie BANNISTER
KILLAM, CORA
It is with saddened hearts the family of Cora Annie (nee Bannister) (MacKinnon) Killam of Kenneth E. Spencer Home and formerly of Wheaton Settlement and Lewis Mountain, announces her passing on September 7, 2015 at the age of 94. Born in River Glade, she was a daughter to the late Fletcher and Clara (nee Prosser) Bannister and loving wife to her late first husband, Medley MacKinnon, and to her late second husband, Alfred Killam.
Cora is survived by her daughters: Judy Wilson (Layton) of Wheaton Settlement, Carol MacKinnon (Ian) of Calgary and Shirley Wilson (Neil) of Wheaton Settlement; her step-daughter Linda Quillan (Len); her step-sons: Burt Killam (Elaine), and Merle Killam (Bonnie); five grandchildren: Darryl, Allison, Paul, Coralee and Christopher; great-grandchildren: Morgan, Abigail, Kaylan, Leah, Hannah, Liam and Elijah; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; her sister Sybil Dobransky of Ohio, USA; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Besides her parents and husbands, Cora was predeceased by her sister Lillian Steeves, and her brother Clarence Bannister.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, Petitcodiac (506-756-3361). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm and the funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Wayne Hagerman presiding, all in the First North River Baptist Church. Interment will take place in the Wheaton Settlement Cemetery.
404. Clinton STEEVES
It is with saddened hearts the family of Clinton “Ken” Guy Steeves; announce his passing at the Moncton City Hospital on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 93. Born in Meadow, NB on June 28, 1922, Clinton was a son of the late Trunhum and Janie (nee Bannister) Steeves.
Ken worked as a farmer and a sugar maker and later retired from the D.O.T. Bridge Department. He and Emily spent 24 years in Pleasant Vale on the farm before moving to Petitcodiac in 1970. Ken was also a member of the Third Elgin Baptist Church. He loved maple products, especially eating them, as well as being in the woods, driving his 4 wheeler, plowing snow with his tractor, his screen house, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy with Emily. He loved visits from family and friends and telling old stories. The great-great grandchildren loved coming to visit so they could share Grampy’s cheezies.
Ken is survived by his loving wife Emily (nee Batemen) Steeves; his daughters: Phyllis Plume and Shirley Douthwright (Arnold); his grandchildren: Margie Yeomans, Bruce Yeomans, Patsy Walker, Rodney Yeomans (Marlene)and Tom Yeomans (Tammy); 6 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; his sister Alberta Marr; as well as many extended family and friends.
Besides his parents, Ken was predeceased by his grandson Darcy Douthwright; his sisters: Mona Steeves, Ruby Lewis and Elizabeth Henry; and by his brothers: Clarence, Roy and Everett Steeves.
Arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell St. Petitcodiac, (506)756-3361. There will be no visitation or funeral service as per Ken’s request. A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Vale Cemetery on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Chris Hayes presiding. Donations to the Pleasant Vale Cemetery or to the IWK Pediatric Cardiac Unit would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sue Berry and the attendants of the St. John Ambulance, to Dr. Morton and also to Terry, Tina and staff of Armstrong’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and care.
405. Ruby STEEVES
LEWIS, RUBY PEARL - Ruby Pearl Lewis, 88, of Forest Hill, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Moncton Hospital with her husband by her side. Born in Meadow, she was a daughter of the late Trunhum and Janie (Bannister) Steeves. Ruby was a homemaker and a member of the First Elgin Baptist Church. She was also a former member of the Elgin Women's Institute., an avid bingo player and enjoyed a friendly game of cards. Ruby is survived and missed by her husband of 36 years Darrell; children Barbara L. Febel (Peter) of Birks Falls, ON, Maxine P. Zazinsky (Borden) of Mississauga, ON, Carol A. Snow (Derek) of Oakville, ON, and Eugene Charlton (Lana) of Elgin; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister Alberta Marr (Hilyard) of Lutes Mtn; brothers Everett Steeves (Anna) of Meadow and Clinton Steeves (Emily) of Petitcodiac; brother-in-law Bill Henry of Monteagle and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Wayne Charlton; grandsons Bradley and Steven Charlton; sisters Mona Steeves and Elizabeth Henry and brothers Clarence and Roy Steeves.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) where family visitation will be Sunday, February 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. The funeral, for relatives and friends, will be held from the funeral home chapel Monday, February 18 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating. Interment at New Elgin Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations to the NB Red Cross Society or the New Elgin Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca
409. Mabel Doris WILSON
STEEVES, MABEL - Mabel Doris Steeves, 94, of Pleasant Vale, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on October 6, 2013. Born in Meadow, she was a daughter of the late Melville and Katie (nee Collier) Wilson. Mabel was a past member of the Hillside Baptist Church and the Women’s Institute in Elgin. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Breau (Leo-Paul) of Moncton; her son, Albert Steeves (Greta) of Pleasant Vale; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; as well as by many extended family members and friends. Besides her parents, Mabel was predeceased by her husband, George Steeves; her daughters: Sheila Steeves and Linda Stiles; and by her brothers: Talmage and Horace Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7 2013 from 6 to 8 pm; the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Pastor David Hawkesworth presiding, all in Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac. Interment will be held in the Hillside Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the Hillside Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com
Margaret Weir lived with James Ranford Bannister for many years after her husband, Charles died.
I remember when Glen Bannister was killed in 1957. He had just bought a '49 Ford car and was working under it when it fell off the jack.
BANNISTER, HILYARD - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Hilyard Warden Bannister, 83, of Elgin, NB on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Moncton City Hospital. Born July 30, 1929, Hilyard was a son of the late Percy and Ada (Collier) Bannister. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Kathleen (Harrison) Bannister; daughter, Myrna (Kenneth) Martin of Petitcodiac; and by his son, Stephen (Debbie) of Elgin. Hilyard was a devoted and much loved grandfather to Kenda Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jarrette (Sarah Jane) Bannister, Justin (Lisa van de Brand) Bannister, Christy (Scott) Hoyt, Kelly Terris, Shauna Terris, and great-granddaughters, Olivia and Bridgette Hoyt. Hilyard is also survived by his sister, Helen (Robert) Chandler of Billerica, MA; sister-in-law, Myra Shaffer of Elgin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cecil and Millie Colpitts of Rothesay; as well as several cousins. He was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Hilyard was predeceased by his brothers, Eugene (Dorothy) and Cecil; sister-in-law, Anne; two infant siblings; and by his birth daughter, Holliegene (Steeves) Terris in 2001. As a truck driver, Hilyard in his early years, worked for Sayre Lumber Co. and the Dept. of Public Works. He also worked at CN Intermodal, and retired after 32 years of service. He enjoyed horse hauls, attending county fairs, especially the Albert Fair, gardening, sugar-making season, and his Albert County home. Hilyard was a member of the First Elgin Baptist Church where he served for many years. Well loved by his community; family, friends, and neighbours were always welcomed in his home.
From the banks of her beloved Pollett River at the Jordan LifeCare Centre, The Glades, NB to the "Far Side Banks of Jordan", Kathleen Bannister, 96, formerly of Elgin, NB passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born on May 12, 1925, on Gowland Mountain, NB, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Minnie (Marshall) Harrison.
Married for almost 64 years to the late Hilyard Bannister (2013), Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A homemaker, we remember Mom's delicious meals, especially the chocolate cakes made weekly for dad!
Kathleen was a faithful member of Elgin Baptist Church, a life member of the WMS, and a former member of the Elgin Women's Institute.
Kathleen is survived and missed by her daughter Myrna (Kenneth) Martin of Petitcodiac and her son Stephen (Debbie) Bannister of Elgin; grandchildren Kenda Martin, Nicholas (Melissa) Martin, Jarrette (Sarah Jane) Bannister, Justin (Lisa) Bannister, Christy (Scott) Hoyt, Kelly Terris, and Shauna Terris; great-granddaughters, Charlotte, Olivia, and Bridgette; sisters-in-law Marion Harrison and Helen (late Robert) Chandler; a special cousin, Alma Steeves, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The last surviving member of her family, Kathleen was predeceased by brothers Alfred (Margaret), and Edwin (Edna); sisters Ella (Russell) Nowlan, Mildred (Cecil) Colpitts, Amy (Austin) Colpitts, and Myra (Clarence) Shaffer; step-father George Babcock, and infant half-sister Edith.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Salisbury Funeral Home (372-4800). Interment at the Elgin Cemetery.
Special thanks to Dr. Rick Morton and the staff of the Jordan LifeCare Centre for the wonderful care given to Mother over the years.
James Albert also married Shaudie Navara Steeves.
They had a son that died at birth.