Obituary of Terry Stewart

Terrance Blaine Stewart August 17, 1958 - April 4, 2016 After a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer, Terry passed away peacefully in his fifty-eighth year at his home in Georgetown, Ontario. Terry was surrounded by his wife and soulmate of 25 years Janet (Reid), children and family members by his side. He was the loving father of three daughters and two sons Cheryl (Shane) Walsh of Halifax NS, Lindsay (Scott) Winters of St. John's NL, Teri Lackie (Steve Bostelman) of Nashville TN, Alan Stewart of Toronto ON and Riley Stewart at home. Terry was the proud Grandfather to Easton, Ireland, Reid, Lauren, Kienan, and step granddaughter Hayley McGregor. Terry is also survived by his seven brothers and four sisters: Bill, Sandy (Faye) of New Glasgow NS, Garry of Halifax NS, Bob (Renie) of Westville NS, Joe (Rose) of Pickering ON, Alan (Susan) and Rick (Gordina) both of Charlottetown PEI, Helen (Late Jack) Langille, Donna (Late Bill) Gaudaur, Evelyn (Donnie) Shymko, all of Westville NS and Zella (Late James) Ferguson of Georgetown ON. Terry is also survived by his step mother-in-law, Connie Akers of Parkdale ON, brother in-laws Bill Reid of Cornwall ON, David Livingstone and sister-in-law Elizabeth Clarke, both of Toronto ON. Not to mention, Terry is survived by many, many, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Terry is predeceased by both of his parents John Cameron (Don) and Janet Isabel (Frosst) Stewart; Father-in-law William (Bill) and mother-in-law Dorothy (Dot Gaudaur) Reid of Toronto, ON. He is also predeceased by his brother John Joseph (Joe) and wife Catherine (Cathy) Stewart, along with their son John Stewart and sister-in-law Diane Reid. Born in New Glasgow, NS, Terry was raised and lived in Westville, NS for all of his childhood and early adult years. He attended Westville high school and went on to work with his father. Later, joined Michelin Tire. Terry then moved to Ontario in 1988 and later joined Auto Trader Magazine's Sales division. During his long career with Auto Trader, he met many great individuals and grew many long friendships with both clients, and colleagues. Terrance Blaine Stewart was a true family man. His greatest joys in life were his wife Janet, children, grandchildren and extended family; along with the special friends he cherished during his life's journey. Growing up and carrying over to adult life, Terry was very active in sports. He loved baseball, hockey and golf and excelled in all of them. He enjoyed coaching minor hockey, in which his sons were involved. He was a generous gentle and a selfless man. He will always be remembered for his love of trips to the sunny south while spending time with his family. Terry will always be remembered for his love of music and song. Gathering with his family to share an old song was a favorite past time that represented so much more. These memories are a small part of his legacy; since Terry was loved by everyone he had touched with his great sense of humor and compassion. Terry is resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville NS, where visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 1:00 pm. at Eagles Funeral Chapel, with Captains Neil and Delores Abbott officiating. Interment will be in Birch Hill Cemetery, Rocklin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills, www.cancerassistance.org or the Salvation Army Corps.