Deborah Wortman

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Lynn (Steeves) Wortman, 54, of Boundary Creek, Thursday, August 2, 2012 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

  Born in Moncton, Debbie was a daughter of the late Nelson and Hilda (Russell) Steeves.  She was a graduate of the former Salisbury High School. With her keen mind and organizational skills she was a valued former employee of Robin Hood Foods, Blackwood Hodge and Carson Construction.  Along with her husband Bruce, they grew a large vegetable garden, preserving great quantities of fruit and vegetables to be shared with family and friends.  She was very much a home body but enjoyed spending time visiting her daughters and snuggling with her little granddaughter.  Debbie also loved family get togethers, baking a birthday cake, a good jigsaw puzzle and was an opponent to be reckoned with in a game of scrabble.  Her mom and grandfather were her respected role models which made her the person she was.  Although very strong, her gentle, caring and giving heart is what she will be remembered for.

  She will be sadly missed by her husband of 37 years Bruce; daughters Dawn Russell (James) of Fredericton Junction and Ashley Wortman (Jonathan Millar) of Moncton; her very special granddaughter Claire; sisters Shirley Egerton (Ray), Sharon Davis (Darryl) and Cheryl Wilband (Terry Lavoie); father and mother-in-law Malcolm and Joyce Wortman and their family and several nieces and nephews.

  Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Sunday, August 5, 7 - 9 p.m. and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Monday, August 6 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Irving officiating.  Interment to follow at Boundary Creek Cemetery.

  If desired, donations to the Boundary Creek Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

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