MARLAND HUGH STEWART

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MARLAND HUGH STEWART On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Seven Regions Health Centre in Gladstone, Marland Hugh Stewart Marly , beloved husband of Jean Stewart, passed away at the age of 86 years. Marland was born on February 4, 1926 to Elwood and Bertha Stewart in the attic of the former Allan Stewart home in Golden Stream. Over the years he lived in the Silver Stream, Mayfeld and Golden Stream districts. In March 1947 he married Jean Rusk and they made their home in Golden Stream until they retired to Gladstone in 1989. Over the years Marly was a member of the Golden Stream School Board and the Golden Stream Church Board. He belonged to the Gladstone Elks, and was a member of the Gladstone United Church Choir. Marly's main occupation was farming, but in later years he spent many hours with his trusty chain saw, trimming trees and cutting cord wood. He also did memorial work, and worked at the Gladstone Skating Rink where he was noted for his great skate sharpening ability. When younger he was a jockey in the local racing circuits. He enjoyed hunting and trapping, old time music and dancing, and playing his violin at home. In Gladstone he loved to garden, did small wood projects, began turning bowls, and enjoyed going for coffee. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren hunting, fishing and playing cards, and later with his great-granddaughter who helped Old Poppa pick peas. Marly had a big heart and was always willing to lend a hand to family, friends or neighbours. Marly was predeceased by his sister Helen in infancy; his parents; in-laws Albert and Irene Blanchard, Marion and Foch Willis, Raymond and Laurel Rusk, Margaret and Dennis Loney and Ruth Stewart. Marly is survived by his wife Jean; son Doug (Kathy), grandchildren Marlin (Brooke and son Marcus), Valerie (Paul); daughter Gwen (Dirk) Spek, grandchildren Rodney (Tarra), Pamela (Maurice) Leduc, and great-granddaughter Sadie; daughter Debbie Bjarnarson, granddaughter Janine (Brian); siblings Edna Stewart, Raymond, Stanley (Elsie), Norma Topham, Allan (Liz), Harvey (Pat), and Vivian McKinnon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Seven Regions Palliative Care, Box 711, Gladstone, Manitoba, R0J 0T0. "Gone For Coffee!" Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2012