Cyrus Carmalt Stewart

He was born in Anson, Maine, on July 31, 1926, the son of Phillip and Bernice (McCloud) Stewart.

Cyrus married the former Lillian M. White on April 12, 1947 in Skowhegan, Maine.

He worked at Norwock Shoe as a cutter for over 20 years. He then worked at Skowhegan School of Art as a care taker for several years. His final years were as a custodian at Skowhegan High School.

He was very proud of his family, wife, “his boys” and grandchildren. His wife was known to him as “Lilly of the Valley”. Cyrus loved the outdoors, camping, and fishing. He loved to throw horseshoes and play cribbage. He was a dedicated Patriot’s fan. He also loved to tell stories, give big hugs and make people laugh. His presence would brighten your day.

Cyrus is survived by his wife of 64 years Lillian of Madison, three sons Ricky Stewart and his wife Margaret of Skowhegan, Steve Stewart and his wife Pam of Madison, Brian Stewart and his wife Joanne of Enfield, CT, 16 grandchildren; Michelle Stewart, Darryl Stewart Jr., Joel Stewart, Justin Stewart, Bobby Stewart, Melissa Stewart, Danielle Stewart, Jessica Stewart, Kristen Stewart, Katrina Stewart, Stephanie Lampron, Matt Stewart, Cassie Stewart, Sarah Allen, Megan Stewart, Connor Stewart, several great-grandchildren, one daughter in-law Janine Stewart of Winslow, one sister Sturcha of MA, sister in-law Rita Dennis of Skowhegan, and a special Aunt Mary Kollor of Skowhegan, and long time friend Richard Lagasse.

He was predeceased by his parents, three sons Larry, Darryl and Dana, two brothers, Nelson and Duncan, one sister, Dora Nadeau, one grandson Jon and his mother and father in-law Frank and Eva White.

The family would like to thank Dr. Baker and Jenny, Dr. Gomez, Michelle and the staff at Lakewood Manor and HealthReach Hospice for their kindness and care during his illness.

Viewing hours will be held on Wednesday June 22, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday June 23, 2011 at 10 am at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine, burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan.

Fishing Prayer

I pray that I may live to fish

until my dying day.

And when it comes to my last cast,

I then most humbly pray…

When in the Lord’s great landing

net and peacefully asleep,

that in his memory I be judged…

Big enough to keep.

A father helps his children grow, with kindness, trust and care. For a father is gentle, a father is wise and his love is always there. We Love You Dad!

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.

Donations may be made in memory of Cyrus to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, c/o Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, Maine 04903