Barbara Claire Steeves Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 5, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Barbara Claire Steeves of Canterbury, New Brunswick. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Claire Steeves to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Donald C. Steeves; her parents, J. Eileen Taylor and Frank Taylor of Saint John, NB; her husband Dr. W. Arthur Oatway; her son-in-law Richard Cuvelier; and her stepson Michael Oatway.
She is survived by: her brother Donald Taylor; her children, Janet Cuvelier (Rick Pinchin), B. Lynn Ritchie (Dale), Gary Steeves (Lucie Audet) and Claire McWilliam (Mike); her stepchildren, Maureen Oatway, Sharman Arslanian (Karnig) and Stephen Oatway; her stepgrandchildren, Dr. Geoff Cuvelier (Susan), Dr. Susan Cuvelier, Rob Ritchie (Amy Chow), Greg Ritchie (Emma D'Eon), Jillian Ritchie (Ven Tomov), Jordan Steeves (Megan), Gabrielle Steeves, Neil McWilliam (Jenna), Leslie Mullen (Tyler) and Erin Noiles (Caleb); and her stepchildren, Mark Oatway (Jenn), Marnie Oatway (Jon Sheen) and Alexander Oatway. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, and, nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cobb's Funeral Home and Cremation Center (330 Whitepine Rd, Riverview, NB E1B0E4). A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital, the Moncton YMCA, Central United Church, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
