Velna Emily Steadman Obituary (1931 - 2006)

Calais – Velna E. Steadman, 75, died Monday, May 01, 2006 at a Calais hospital. Velna was born in Canada, March 29, 1931, daughter of the late Joseph and Era (Bigger) Lynch. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Steadman; and two sisters, Mary Barbara McVicar and Gertrude Denis. Surviving are two sisters, Verle McIntosh and Roma Horne of Ontario; a brother, Bill Lynch of St. George; a son, John J. Steadman of Robbinston, three daughters, Debra Rodgers and husband Neil of Baring, Sandra Apt and husband Daniel Tomah of Princeton, and Patty Russell and husband Steve of Calais; eight grandchildren, Connie, Richard, Trina, Tiffany, Zachery, Jamie, Michael, and Shana; and three great-grandchildren, Brendan, Shane, and Nate. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service Friday, 1 p.m., in Calais Cemetery with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101 Cemetery: Calais Cemetery South St. Calais, ME 04619 (map/driving directions) Visitations: Services: 1:00PM at Graveside on Friday, May 5th, 2006