GREENWOOD – Eleanor Lillian Stewart, 86, Greenwood, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Merigomish, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Bertha Robson and William Foote.
She spent her childhood in French River before moving to New Glasgow at the age of 17. She was employed with various businesses, including the former McCarron’s Tea Room, New Glasgow, where she met her husband Ed.
Eleanor served as a faithful member of Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn, the Atlantic Missionary Society, and the French River Cemetery Committee. She was a Past Nobel Grand of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge No. 42, Thorburn, and a 50-year jewel holder. Eleanor assisted in the operation of E.D. Stewart Well-Drilling Ltd. for over 50 years, serving as partner with her husband Ed.
She was a loving and caring lady, who enriched the lives of many, with her kindness, generosity, and hospitality. Eleanor demonstrated her faith through devotion to family and community. She leaves a legacy best described in Proverbs 31, which will be cherished by her family.
Surviving are her children, David, Greenwood; Grace (David) Hatton, Holden, Mass.; Allan, Greenwood; Karen (Philip) Murray, Greenwood; Marilyn Stewart, Greenwood; grandchildren, Samuel Hatton, West Boylston, Mass.; Anna, Emma, and Timothy Hatton, Holden; sister-in-law, Mildred Stewart, Pictou; brother-in-law, Rev. Lloyd (Myrna) Stewart, Shag Harbour; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Edmund David “Ed” Stewart; brother-in-law, Frank Stewart.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating. Interment will be in Thorburn Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn.
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