MEREDITH---Charles “Charlie” E. Stewart, born December 6, 1925 in Lamoine, ME, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 from health issues in Meredith with his companion, Sylvia Baker by his side.
Charlie spent 23 proud years in the Laconia Fire Department as a Fire Fighter, Captain, Inspector, then retiring in 1982 as Superintendent of Fire Alarms. He served honorably in the Navy during World War II as an Electrician 2nd Class Petty Officer. Charlie was dedicated and passionate about the many positions he held. His part-time endeavors included delivering juice and bread to residential customers, electrical work, heating and air, and other projects. Working extensive hours didn’t leave much time for family but he was a great provider that enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, tennis, bowling, dancing, and oil painting.
Charlie is survived by his children; C. Thomas Stewart, Cindy Langlois, Bonnie Drake, Tim Stewart, and Terry Stewart, their spouses; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his sister Marian Murphy. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his parents Harold and Frances (Salsbarry) Stewart; brother Jimmy (Harold) Stewart; sister Eleanor Stewart, and Eileen Stewart.
Dad, you are in our hearts and minds, thanks for all you have done for us.
Charlie didn’t want a memorial service so the family plans to hold a private gathering per his wishes at a sporting Lodge in Groton, NH which Charlie and several Lodge members built.
For those who wish the family suggest memorial contributions be made to a local hospice organization as they provided great care to Charlie.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.