William «Billy» Stewart
1946-2022
William «Billy» Stewart passed away on November
10th, 2022 on the Hopewell Hill Marsh. He always said he
wanted his last moments to be at home in his lazy boy chair or
outdoors riding his four wheeler. On Thursday his wish was
granted as he passed away beside the creek in Hopewell
Hill.
He was born in Moncton on July
15th, 1946 the son of the late Donald and Mary (Russell)
Stewart.
Billy worked for the Gypsum
Company and last worked in the woods with Lynn Lockhart.
Billy grew up in Hopewell Hill and was an avid outdoorsman.
He was known for his sharp hunting skills and was the best around when
it came to sighting a rifle. He always said after he
finished with the gun» if you missed it was definitely
not the gun, it was the one using it. » He was known
for his quick wit and he loved to get a rise out of people, especially
his brother Stephen. He had a great sense of humour and
loved to tease. You never knew what Billy was going to say,
he sure was entertaining. He made the best
moonshine in the county! When standing in front of the judge
for sentencing, the judge asked «was it good stuff?» he
answered » the best!» Billy had a special
place in his heart for his dogs. He loved to tell the story
about his last dog Trav who ate multiple pairs of Billy’s false teeth
and always had a good laugh. Billy was content at
his home in Hopewell Hill and enjoyed travelling the trails on his
four wheeler. He made many trips over the marsh to the local
convenience store for his supplies. He liked to keep up on
all the news and had a lot of stories about the past.
He spent many hours visiting the local camps of friends for a
few drinks and many laughs. They always kept an eye on the house and
were there to help in any way.
Billy lost his wife Marion at a
young age. He depended on his girls who were always there
for him. He was very proud of who they had become and even
though he never told them to their faces, he was always praising them
to whoever he was talking to. He enjoyed all the outings and
adventures they shared over the years. He was also known for
making the best homemade bread…he would always say to his girls
» I swear you guys can smell it cooking cause you land here every
time I’m taking it out of the oven!» The girls will miss
having his daily phone calls…»Ya Kris»… «Hey
TL» . He called all the grandchildren turkeys
and loved to see them come visit. His family was very
important to him.
He came off as gruff at times but
he had a big heart and anyone that was close to him knew it.
He didn’t want a fuss made over him when he was alive and
doesn’t want a fuss made over him now that he is
gone. He would say remember all the funny stories and how he
would laugh and smile when he was up to no good. «What
we keep in memory is ours forever.» He is only a smile
away.
He will be deeply missed
by his daughters, Tammie Stewart of Hillsborough, Krista Stewart
(Glenn Putt) of Riverside-Albert and Orenda «Rendy» Stewart
of Moncton; brothers, Stephen Stewart (Lynda Morgan) of PE
and Jerry Stewart (Pat Shannon) of Madoc, ON; sister-in-law, Myrna
Stewart of Riverside- Albert; his grandchildren, Kimberlee, Stacie and
William; great-grandchildren, David, Destiny and Summer; step-great
granddaughter, Audrey. He will also be deeply missed by several
nieces, nephews, by his best friend, Brian Wood of Moncton;
his furbabby, Trav and by his many friends.
Besides his parents he was
predeceased by his wife, Marion (Turner) Stewart and brother, Ian
Stewart.
Honouring Billy’s own wishes there
will be no visitation or funeral service. There will be a
gathering to share memories, stories and a «little drink» at
a later date at his home.
Donations to the family as a
Living Memorial to help them out at this time would be greatly
appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care fo
the Albert County Funeral Home 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB
E4H-3K2 734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
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19462022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Billy Stewart 19462022..
Décès pour la Ville: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick