William Neil Stewart
Passed on: January 11th, 2009
77, Sydney William Neil Stewart, 77, Sydney, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Gabarus, he was a son of the late Donald A. and Mary Ann (Nelson) Stewart. For 30 years, Bill worked as an optician in Halifax and Cape Breton. He was a member of the Masonic Thistle Lodge No.36, Port Morien and Philae Shriners. Surviving are his daughter, Dawn (Donald) Hopkins, Port Morien; and grandchildren, Caitlyn Grace and Rebecca Raye. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Alfreda (Leach) in 1988, siblings, Johannes, Evelyn, James, Christine and Leslie. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
