Marshall Wellesley Stewart

1914-2007

Marshall Wellesley  Stewart
At the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour, NB on December 28, 2007, Mr. Marshall Wellesley Stewart, husband of the late Frances (McLean) Stewart of St. George, NB. Born in St. George on June 14, 1914, he was a son of the late Arthur and Bessie (Perry) Stewart.

A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, Marshall is survived by one daughter; Mary (Ron) Christie of Fredericton, NB two sons; Donald (Linda) of St. George and Malcolm (Karen) of Salisbury, NB, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, one brother; H. Perry (Yvonne) of Toronto, ON, one sister; Jean (John) Cunningham of Toronto and three nieces. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by one grandson; Benjamin Christie, one sister; Mary A. Stewart and one brother; Donald Stewart.

Marshall was a World War II veteran where he served overseas in England, Italy and Holland with the Carleton York and Cape Breton Highlanders Regiments. Prior to his retirement, Marshall was employed by NB Power Commission for 30+ years. He was a lifetime member with over 50 years membership with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 40, St. George, NB. He was known for his whistle and his love of Big Band Music. He also enjoyed being read to by Brittany O’Neill. He was well loved and will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Monday at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Canon David Genge and Rev. Keith Osborne officiating. Interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery at a later date. Visiting at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:00 pm. In Marshall’s memory donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.