Obituary of James Phillip Stewart

James Phillip Stewart Of Upper LaHave, age 72, passed away suddenly at home on March 14, 2012. He was born on March 31, 1939 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the son of James and Philameon (Smith) Stewart. Jim retired from the Navy as a Master Warrant Officer after 21 years of service. He was retired from Michelin North America after seventeen years of employment. He was a member of the Admiral Desmond Piers Naval Association. Jim was also an avid hunter, baseball player, and golfer and loved to fish. He loved to watch the weather with Cindy Day and had a unique sense of humor and liked to speak his mind. He was married on January 3, 1959 to Barbara (Auld) Stewart. He was a dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a special grandfather to “the kids next door”. He is survived by wife Barbara (Auld) children, Jim Stewart (Joeann), Bob Stewart (Deena) Cathy Stewart, Derek Stewart (Michelle), Shannon Stewart (Nathaniel), seventeen grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Sandra Faranicci and his Aunt Dot Stewart. He was predeceased by his daughter in-law Debbie Stewart. Jim’s family always came first and he will be missed. Visitation will be held on Sunday March 18, 2012 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where a memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriors.ca. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.