STEEVES (Quelch), Ruth Helen - of Dartmouth, surrounded by her loving children, our special mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt has joined her husband of 60 years, Norman Steeves, in her eternal home on March 29th, 2023. Born in Wheaton Settlement N.B, to the late Wilfred and Emma Quelch, Ruth cherished the companionship of her loving “Big Sisters”, otherwise known as the Quelch girls, Dot (Burns), Joan (Hicks), Betty (Carr)-deceased. They were inseparable as they grew up in River Glade and continued to see each other as Ruth traveled to Moncton NB at every opportunity. Ruth was known for her quiet demeanour, beautiful smile and selfless acts of kindness to whoever she met. After graduating Salisbury High school in NB, she met her husband Norman and moved to Dartmouth. Her beautiful family; son Stephen, twins Lana (Kim) and Larry (Darlene) soon filled her life with love and joy. She exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit and grew beautiful African violets selling them to local garden shops and crafts shows. Her creative flare was displayed in stunning jewelry needlepoint, and crocheted prayer shawls, which she made for the Woodlawn United Church, where she was a member and attended regularly with her late sister Betty. Family was her world where she displayed her love, patience and kindness. She loved to watch her grandchildren grow, Richard (Corey), Julie, Brittany (Matthew), and Sarah. Her life was enriched by her great grandchildren (Annika, Isabelle, Hazel, Norah, Peyton and Janie) who she adored. She loved music especially Daniel Oʼ Donnell and loved attending his concerts. She lived her life with grace and faith especially through her dementia journey. Mom, Grammie, MiMi will always be remembered when we see a hummingbird, hear beautiful hymns, and watch the garden grow. We with to thank all health care professionals and staff at Oakwood Terrace whose friendly hellos, chats and care made a difference in her life. Celebration of life to take place at Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth NS on Thursday April 6th at 2pm. Reception to follow downstairs following the service. An interment will take place at Steeves Mountain Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodlawn United Church www.woodlawnunited.ca or Steeves Mountain Cemetery by calling Shelley Steeves 1-506-874-0409. Online condolences may be made to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com .
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