Date of Birth: July 4, 1941
Date of Death: March 21, 2016
STEWART – With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, papa, great-papa and friend, Donald Stewart, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the age of 74 years. He was the love in our hearts and the rock of the Stewart family.
He is survived and remembered lovingly by his wife of 53 years, Dee Stewart; children, Sheila (Bill), Mark (Kathy), Mike (Lisa) and Bev (Fred); as well as his grandchildren, Mandy, Jordan, Christine, Raychell, Braden, Becky, Riley, Tyler, Myles, Travis and Ali; and 10 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Hayley, Emma, Hannah, Braden, Lucas, Drake, Hayden, Nathan and two more blessings to follow.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Stewart (Aug. 22, 1987); and his father, Donald Stewart (March 13, 1941).
Papa was born on Friday, July 4, 1941 and raised in Crystal City, Man. He started his working career at Cudmore Brothers as an electronics repair man. In 1960, Papa met the love of his life Granny, and they were married in 1963. They moved to Stony Mountain, Man. where he started a career as a federal corrections officer. In 1980, Papa moved his family to Melville, Sask. where he started Melville Electronics.
In his retirement he looked after the Village of Killaly and became the water technician for
Killaly and Grayson. Papa enjoyed having his grandchildren around. His door was always open for family and friends or anyone who wanted to stop for a coffee and gave advice on how to fix anything.
A memorial service celebrating Donald’s life was held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from the chapel of Matthews Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Taylor officiating. Travis Stewart delivered the eulogy, and Jordan Stewart and Amanda Devloo acted as urn bearers.
Interment will take place at a later date in Crystal City, Man.
Donald’s family would like to thank Dr. van Zyl and the nursing staff at St. Peter’s Hospital in
Melville for the care they showed in Dad’s final days. Thank you also to those who sent flowers, brought meals, and to the girls who served lunch.
Arrangements were entrusted at Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
