Wayne Steeves

Wayne Steeves died on October 12, 2026.

Wayne Steeves was 81 years old at the time of death.

Wayne Steeves was born on December 12, 1944 in New Brunswick.

Wayne Steeves was a politician.

O. Wayne Steeves (December 12, 1944 – October 12, 2026) was a Canadian politician in the province of New Brunswick.

Life and career

Steeves was born in Lower Coverdale, New Brunswick on December 12, 1944, the son of Noel Steeves and Vera Downing. A Progressive Conservative, he has been a candidate for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for the electoral district of Albert in every election since 1991. Defeated in 1991 and 1995, Steeves was finally elected in 1999.

He was re-elected in 2003 and joined the cabinet as minister of public safety. He was again re-elected in 2006 but left the cabinet as his party formed the opposition.

Steeves retained the seat until the 2014 New Brunswick general election, when he did not run for re-election and was succeeded by Brian Keirstead.

Steeves died on October 12, 2026, at the age of 81.