STEWART, Donald Stewart – 94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa.
He was born on August 12, 1929 in Graniteville, Quebec to George and Gertrude (Bullock) Stewart and was the second youngest in a family of 5.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Gordon ‘Doc’ Stewart of Derby Line, VT; Charles Stewart of Omemee, ON; Mary Wallace of Beebe, QC and Marilyn ‘Rusty’ McRae-Dundon of Kingston, ON.
Donald was pre-deceased by his wife of 33 years, Madeline (Kotyk) and is survived by his daughters Lisa Knight (Maurice) and Andrea Zajac (Peter).
He is the proud Papa of Leah Law (Aaron) and Great Grandpa of sweet Coraline. Family meant a great deal to Donald and will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Donald retired as a General Motors employee after 34 years and resided for over 60 years in the house that he built in Whitby. As an accomplished pianist, he played in an orchestra in his early years. He also enjoyed cottage life, fishing, and reading. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Emergency and Palliative Care Units at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their wonderful care and support.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 10am until the time of service in the chapel at 11am with a reception to follow.
A private family interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
Should friends desire, contributions can be made to Community Care Durham or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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