Name |
Stirling Peter Stewart |
Birth |
28 Jun 1914 |
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Note |
- for more information contact the Maybee Society
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Obituary |
- Stirling Peter Stewart, died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2011, at Trent Valley Lodge, Trenton, ON, in his 98th year.
Predeceased by his wife Edna (Maybee) to whom he was a loving and devoted husband for 69 years. Cherished and respected Dad to Margaret and Jack Alexander, Belleville; Paul and Gale Stewart, Vancouver; Peter and Rosemary Stewart, Stirlane Farm, Brighton; Martha and Jack Pearce, The County; Bruce and Bev Stewart, Stirlane Farm, Brighton.
Treasured Grandpa to Beth (Hugh), Peter (Jen), Stephen (Lisa), Drew (Sophie), Sarah (Harry), Eleanor (Ryan), Katherine (John), David (Vicki), Dan, Laura and John. Proud Great Grandpa of twelve. Stirling is survived by sisters-in-law Doris Stewart and Helen Adams. He was predeceased by brothers Bert and Fred, and sisters Muriel, Lois Herrington and Betty Donaldson.
Stirling was born in Renfrew, Ontario and moved to Brighton Township in 1922. He learned cheese-making at Cedar Creek Cheese Factory and the Dairy School at Kemptville College. He was the owner/operator of Mountain View Cheese Factory from 1938 – 1950. The family then returned to Carman Road to farm.
A celebration of Stirling's life will take place on November 30th at 1 p.m. at Carman United Church, 854 Carman Rd., Brighton, with visitation from one hour before the service. A reception will follow at Carman Church Hall.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Carman United Church Restoration Fund.
Stirling enjoyed people. Family, faith, music and mirth were all part of the fabric of his life.
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Witness-Obituary |
- Edna E. (Maybee) Stewart, November 20, 1919 - August 31, 2008
Peacefully, surrounded by a circle of love, on Sunday, August 31, following a brief illness in her 89th year. Born and lived in Brighton Township except for eleven years when she shared in cheese making with her husband at Mountain View Cheese factory. Loving and devoted wife for 69 years to Stirling P. Stewart, Golden Pond Retirement Residence. Cherished and respected Mom to Margaret and Jack Alexander, Belleville; Paul and Gale Stewart, Vancouver; Peter and Rosemary Stewart, Stirlane Farm, Brighton; Martha and Jack Pearce, The County; Bruce and Bev Stewart, Stirlane Farm, Brighton. Treasured Grandma to Beth (Hugh), Peter (Jen), Stephen (Lisa), Drew (Sophie), Sarah (Harry), Eleanor (Ryan) Katherine (John), David (Stephanie), Dan, Laura, and John (Hayley). Proud Great Grandma of eight. Edna is also survived by sister Helen Adams and sister-in-law Doris Stewart. A celebration of Edna's life will take place Saturday, September 6 at 11 a.m. at Carman United Church, Carman Road. A reception and a time for conversation and sharing will follow at the Carman Church Hall until 3 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Carman United Church Restoration Fund. Edna's life centered around her faith, family and community
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Reference Number |
25586 |
Residence |
Brighton Township, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Death |
25 Nov 2011 |
Trenton, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada [2] |
Person ID |
I25407 |
Maybee Society |
Last Modified |
7 Apr 2024 |