Obituary for Alfred "Al" Edward Stewart
GANSEVOORT
Alfred “Al” Stewart, 87, went into the arms of the Lord on Friday. March 3. 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
Born October 29, 1935 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred and Madeline (Lynch) Stewart.
Al resided in Gansevoort until 1952 when he married Marion (Cook) Stewart who predeceased him in 2003. He and his family moved to California. He was employed at Convair Aircraft and Boeing Aircraft in Washington. Al and his family moved back to Hartford, NY to be dairy farmers. He was also employed at Sheridan Catheter in Argyle for 26 years as maintenance personnel. Al and Marion owned and operated a “Pick Your Own Berry” farm in Argyle as well.
In the early years in Gansevoort, Al rode his horse Bess to see one of the sisters on the Washburn Dairy Farm. In September of 2013, one sister came to pick berries at the farm. She asked the man on the tractor, “Where is Alfred Stewart?”. He answered “Who wants to know?” She answered “Lois Washburn.”, at which point Al jumped off his tractor, ran to greet her, and picked her right up off her feet. He said he never forgot that girl of 11 or 12 with her blue eyes and her smile. Al and Lois were married November 16, 2013 at Pine Knolls Alliance Church with Pastor Steven VanDixhorn.
Al and Lois retired to their home in Gansevoort. They enjoyed birds, especially the bluebirds that nested in boxes they bought for them. Al and Lois enjoyed working in the soil, especially vegetable and flower gardening.
Al and Lois attend Pine Knolls Alliance Church in South Glens Falls. Many people, along with the pastors, prayed for a long time for encouragement and strength for them, and Lois wished to extend a special thank you to them. “We are blessed!”
In addition to his parents and his first wife, Al is predeceased by his son Douglas, his son David, his son-in-law Michael Harris, as well as his friend Bob Shaw.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Lois (Short) Stewart, his daughter Mary Kate Harris, his son Daniel (Kathleen) Stewart, his son Donald (Susie) Stewart, his daughter-in-law Cheryl Stewart, his step-son Anthony Bruno, his step-daughter Anne Marie Bruno, his sisters Joan Deryke and Carol (Ed) Sharp, as well as ,any dearly loved family members including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Lois would like to thank Pastor Bill for his many visits to Al, along with his prayers and love. Al was also blessed by the Community Hospice caregivers, Alice, Karen, and Maura.
At Al’s request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home,82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 1pm on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Pine Knolls Alliance, 614 Gansevoort Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Burial will take place at the Prospect Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations in Al’s name can be made to the Pine Knolls Alliance, 614 Gansevoort RD, South Glens Falls, NY 12803, or to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Alfred “Al” Stewart, 87, went into the arms of the Lord on Friday. March 3. 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
Born October 29, 1935 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred and Madeline (Lynch) Stewart.
Al resided in Gansevoort until 1952 when he married Marion (Cook) Stewart who predeceased him in 2003. He and his family moved to California. He was employed at Convair Aircraft and Boeing Aircraft in Washington. Al and his family moved back to Hartford, NY to be dairy farmers. He was also employed at Sheridan Catheter in Argyle for 26 years as maintenance personnel. Al and Marion owned and operated a “Pick Your Own Berry” farm in Argyle as well.
In the early years in Gansevoort, Al rode his horse Bess to see one of the sisters on the Washburn Dairy Farm. In September of 2013, one sister came to pick berries at the farm. She asked the man on the tractor, “Where is Alfred Stewart?”. He answered “Who wants to know?” She answered “Lois Washburn.”, at which point Al jumped off his tractor, ran to greet her, and picked her right up off her feet. He said he never forgot that girl of 11 or 12 with her blue eyes and her smile. Al and Lois were married November 16, 2013 at Pine Knolls Alliance Church with Pastor Steven VanDixhorn.
Al and Lois retired to their home in Gansevoort. They enjoyed birds, especially the bluebirds that nested in boxes they bought for them. Al and Lois enjoyed working in the soil, especially vegetable and flower gardening.
Al and Lois attend Pine Knolls Alliance Church in South Glens Falls. Many people, along with the pastors, prayed for a long time for encouragement and strength for them, and Lois wished to extend a special thank you to them. “We are blessed!”
In addition to his parents and his first wife, Al is predeceased by his son Douglas, his son David, his son-in-law Michael Harris, as well as his friend Bob Shaw.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Lois (Short) Stewart, his daughter Mary Kate Harris, his son Daniel (Kathleen) Stewart, his son Donald (Susie) Stewart, his daughter-in-law Cheryl Stewart, his step-son Anthony Bruno, his step-daughter Anne Marie Bruno, his sisters Joan Deryke and Carol (Ed) Sharp, as well as ,any dearly loved family members including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Lois would like to thank Pastor Bill for his many visits to Al, along with his prayers and love. Al was also blessed by the Community Hospice caregivers, Alice, Karen, and Maura.
At Al’s request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home,82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 1pm on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Pine Knolls Alliance, 614 Gansevoort Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Burial will take place at the Prospect Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations in Al’s name can be made to the Pine Knolls Alliance, 614 Gansevoort RD, South Glens Falls, NY 12803, or to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.