Lanark Village, Florida - John Richard Stewart (Jack), 89, passed away on July 12, 2016 following a brief illness.
Jack was born July 4, 1927 in Salem, MA to parents John and Emma Stewart. He is a veteran of WW II and was stationed in Germany during the war. He was a long-time resident of Barnard, Vermont where he served the community for many years as a volunteer firefighter, town selectman, Boy Scout leader, and member of the school board. Jack worked as a carpenter for Frizzell and Sons and ended his career working for the Billings Farm Museum as a conservator where he restored the majority of the museum's collection of farm implements and antiques. The last several years spent time in Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife of forty-two years, Edith Corrine (Dash) Stewart as well as a daughter Ellen Stewart.
Jack is survived by his children Douglas Stewart, Richard Stewart, Elaine Stratton, Dale Stewart, Carol Redman and Donald Stewart .And three grandchildren Trevor, Elias, and AJ. and his friend, Toy Storey of Norwich, VT.
Per his wishes there will be no memorial service. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Barnard Volunteer Fire Department
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