Michael Anthony Stewart

Michael was born in Woburn, MA on December 18, 1953. He was the son of the late Ruth H. (Pierce) and Elwyn C. Stewart and brother to the late Elaine C. Baglione. He spent his childhood in Dorchester, MA before moving to the Monadnock Region. Once in the area, Michael resided in Keene, Munsonville, Nelson, Stoddard and Alstead. He was a 1972 graduate of Keene High School.

Michael began his career at Perkins, Basset, and Wright in Keene, NH before forming his own company, Monadnock Industrial Supply. A hard and dedicated worker, Michael was also employed by the United States Postal Service and Pizza Pie. He valued the many friendships he had made throughout his career.

Michael loved his children and supported them during their childhood as a baseball coach, Boy Scout Leader, and biggest fan at his daughter’s gymnastics meets. He had a positive impact on many serving as a youth group leader at both the United Church of Christ in Keene and Nelson Congregational Church.

Michael enjoyed spending time with family and friends on Granite Lake in his boat. Most recently, he enjoyed exploring new lakes on his paddle boat with his fiancé. Michael, an avid New England sports fan, was passionate about watching games with family and friends. He cherished going to Red Sox games at Fenway Park and dreamt about visiting every MLB ballpark. In his words, he was fortunate enough to have been able to see every New England sports team win a championship during his lifetime.

Michael is survived by his son Christopher M. Stewart of Stoddard, NH, daughter Katie A. Stewart and her fiancé Lindsey K. Wilson of Norfolk, VA, fiancé Maxine Anderson of Alstead, NH and his nieces, nephew, cousins, and numerous friends.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 7th at 1:00 pm at the United Church of Christ, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH. All those attending services are required to wear masks and practice appropriate physical distancing.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Village Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Nelson, NH.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund at PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at www.jimmyfund.org/gift.