Robert G. Steves

Robert (George) Steves Sr., 86 of Whitehall, New York passed away June 11, 2017 in the Glens Falls Hospital with his family at his side.

He was born and raised in Whitehall, the son of the late Lee and Agnes (Wood) Steves.

As George was raising his young family with his wife the late Laura (Hurley) Steves, as a farmer, he was also employed by the Ralston Purina for several years.  He then went on to work for Blue Seal Feeds in Chatham, New York for 22 Years until his retirement.

 He married the Late Annie (McLean) Steves.

George was predeceased by his daughter Suzanne (Steves) Burke of Fort Ann, NY, his son Richard Steves of Fair Haven, VT, a grandson Aaron Michael Steves of Fair Haven, VT., Brother Earl Steves of Whitehall, a sister Elsie Parker of Queensbury, NY and his companion of 15 years, Shirley Parker.

Left to cherish his memory include his siblings Doris Sutherland and Ernest, Steves Ethel Winning, his children Kathleen (Steves) Rozell of Whitehall, Robert (Beth) Steves Jr. of Hartford, Raymond (Diane) Steves of Oregon and Sheila (Stefan) Hluschewskyj of Massachusetts.  His Grandchildren Del Costantino, Deanna Costantino, David Prehoda (Rachel), Carrie (Matt) Bielinski, Christopher (Lauren) Steves, Caitlyn (Brad) Miller, Jamie (Health) Perkins and Rachel (Tom) Mooney.  George also had several great grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face.  He also had several nieces and nephews.

George also had an extended family.  The family of his longtime companion Shirley Parker.

He also enjoyed the company of his longtime neighbors, Richard and Edna Newell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Skenesborough Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 333, Whitehall, NY 12887

Calling hours will be held at the Jillson Funeral Home Inc. 46 Williams St., Whitehall, NY 12887, from 1pm-2pm on Monday June 19, 2017.  A memorial service will be held at 2pm immediately following calling hours.  Burial will take place following the service in the Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Whitehall.

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