It only took a few minutes in the presence of Linda to realize she was a woman deeply intuitive to the feelings and needs of everyone around her. She had a gift for making others feel heard, accepted, empowered and sincerely loved.

The daughter of Aubrey and Etta Card, Linda grew up in Dorchester NB with her brother Malcolm in a home of honest work, quiet generosity and harmless pranks. She made lifelong friends and didn't shy away from planning a theme party or performing in skits that she'd written using funny excerpts from the Reader's Digest.

After business school she worked in Moncton and married her rock, Winston Peter Steeves. They raised four mindful children who over 50 years witnessed a marriage lived simply, with empathy and service for others. They treasured time at their cottage, a place where friends were always welcomed as family. Sunny days were spent outdoors and Linda took pleasure in packing picnic lunches and doing an annual fishpond for her grandchildren.

In midlife, Linda grew fragrant roses, traveled with Peter, and discoved her artistic being through writing and quilting. She created and gifted over one hundred quilted pieces. Linda was an active volunteer in her church and community until Peter's passing, and has remained a quiet sounding board and special friend for many. 

Earlier this year, on Valentine's day, Linda planned herself an 80th birthday party and was celebrated by her complete family of 34. She set up a photobooth, cut cake with her great-grandchildren and watched with joy and fulfilment as four generations laughed and reconnected. It was exactly as she wanted.

Her legacy and love remains with her children, Brenda Berry (Kevin), Andrew (Karen), James (Elizabeth), and John (Jen), as well as twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her brother Malcolm Card (Patty).

We are grateful for the kindness and compassion shown by the Dumont nurses in 3D and 3F, and Dr. Marc Savoie.

Honoring her wishes arrangements has been entrusted at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007). A private interment will follow. Donations made to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by her family.