BUXTON- Theresa Louise Sylvester Steeves, 81 years old, passed away on April 2, 2025, peacefully at home with her husband at her side.
She was born on Jan. 22, 1944, in Portland, Maine, daughter of the late Kenneth Warren and Pauline (Dunifer) Sylvester.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years- Charles “Chuck” Dana Steeves; brother- Paul Sylvester and his wife Margaret; and aunt- Hazel Currier. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as multiple great nieces and nephews.
Theresa was an avid gardener with flower gardens and plants and loved to collect dolls.
Theresa was loved by many and will be remembered for her kind gentle soul and laughter. her love extended to her dog- Sandra and bird- Lily.
Theresa’s family would like to give a special thanks and appreciation to Center Well, Hospice, Fore River, Maine Medical Center, Mary, Kimberly and her niece- Tammie Earl.
A graveside service will be held on Friday April 25th at 2 PM at Pine Grove (North Buxton) Cemetery, on Cemetery Road in Buxton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to My Breast Cancer Support, PO BOX 1576, Portsmouth, NH, 03802-1576, mybreastcancersupport.org