Douglas Stewart

Douglas S. Stewart Fairfax Douglas Samuel Stewart, 78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday April 20, 2013 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born November 30, 1934 in Burlington son of the late Robert and Georgiana (Swan) Stewart. He married the former Margaret Barry on April 4, 1959 in Manchester, NH. Douglas proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Air Force. During his 23 years with the Air Force he was stationed around the world from Bermuda to Japan and across the USA from New Hampshire to California. He worked for Medical Center Hospital of Vermont for 21 years. He was an avid Red Sox fan, loved hunting in Westford and was an avid fisherman. Often he was found fishing on the banks of Georgia Shore with his brother and brother-in-law. Douglas looked forward to and supporting his grandchildren and all their activities especially sports. Over the years he had mentored many youngsters through his involvement of coaching many youth and little league baseball teams as well as his instrumental role in constructing the BFA-Fairfax Cross Country Trail. Douglas was a valued member of the community and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Peggy Stewart of Fairfax; his three sons Craig Stewart and wife Kym of St. Albans; Gary Stewart of Essex; David Stewart and wife Jennifer of South Carolina; two daughters Marlene Karr and husband Quentin of Fairfax; Carolyn Stames and husband Thomas of Morrisville; his brother Richard Stewart and wife Susan of St. Albans; Eight grandchildren: Jennifer Stewart; Lindsay Phillips; Stephanie Karr; Justin Stewart; Danny Stames, Katie Stames; Audrey Stewart, Joshua Stewart: two great grandchildren: Orion Stewart and Grayson Phillips; many nieces and nephews. Douglas was also predeceased by his brother Robert Stewart, sister Barbara Popple and his granddaughter Pamela Stewart. Visiting hours will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday April 24, 2013 with prayers being offered by Father Feltz at 5:00 pm at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax, VT 05454. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday April 25, 2013 at 11 AM at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Fairfax with the Reverend Soosai Raj officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery, Westford. Memorial contributions in Douglas’ memory may be made to the “BFA Athletics“, Attn: Geri Witalec, 75 Hunt Street, Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.