We are sad to announce the peaceful passing away of Hinson D Steeves, age 88, April 5, 2013 at the Amherst Regional Hospital.

Born in Salem, Albert County New Brunswick 1925, the fourth son of Emery and Hilda (Milton) Steeves.

Hinson served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a gunner on the Iroquois Destroyer patrolling the North Atlantic supply route to England.

A life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, past President of Hillsborough Branch 32, past Executive of Joggins Branch 4 and member demit Howard Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his life partner Sharon Wood, her Daughter Lisa Wood (Mike), her granddaughter Amanda, her grandson Terry and her great-grandson Tyshon. Hinson's surviving family includes Enide (Gerald) Wigmore, Norval (Sheila) Steeves, both of Albert Co New Brunswick, only son Terry (Joan) of Florida, grandson Travis (Lisa) of Washington DC, granddaughter Tasha (Richard) Jbeily of Woodbridge Ont and three great-granddaughters and one grandson.

Respects and Eulogy readings will take place at the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St Amherst NS  902-667-8777 on April 15 2013 from 2 to 4 P M.

Hinson's partner and family members welcome your attendance to a very informal visitation.

Those wishing to make a donation are encouraged to do so at the Joggins or Hillsborough Legion to benefit Education Scholarships.