Darlene Blakney of Riverview passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at The Moncton Hospital.  Born in Hillsborough she was the daughter of the late Marven and Erma (Milton) Steeves.

She was formerly employed with the T Eaton Co.  Darlene attended the Wesleyan Church, was well known for her artistic ability with oil painting, gardening, bowling and loved dogs and cats.  In earlier years she spent time with husband and family camping at KOA in Penobsquis following which they built a camp in Elgin where many memories were made with their extended family.

She will be dearly missed by daughter Nicki McKay (Jamie Doyle); son Darren (Chantel) Blakney, sister Peggy Milton (Aurele LeBlanc); brother Gerard Steeves; grandchildren Colton, Hannah, Maggie and Skylar and several nieces and nephews.  Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by a nephew Greg and husband Robert (Bob) Blakney.

A service to celebrate her life take place on Tuesday, June 15,2021 at 1 pm at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007), with the interment to take place at Greys’ Island Cemetery.  Donations made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital or The SPCA would be appreciated by her family.  For those wishing to attend the service, please contact the funeral home via email or phone to reserve your seat and the number in your group or bubble. To view the service live streamed simply click on the link at the bottom of her obituary on the funeral home website. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca

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