Dee Stewart

Delores Marion Stewart - affectionately known as Dee Dee to her family, friends and loved ones passed away peacefully at Grace Manor on Saturday 22nd, 2024 with her family at her side.

Born July 23rd, 1935, in Moncton, New Brunswick to Diana and Roy Bannister, both deceased. Also deceased by brother Raymond. Survived by her sister Florence (husband James) Gordon of Vancouver BC and by sister Margaret Carroll of Kitchener Ontario. She moved to Peterborough, Ontario at an early age where she met her husband, Bill Stewart.

Also survived by immediate family members: Husband of 70 years William (Bill) Robert Stewart, sons Robert Thomas Stewart of Brampton, Celiana, John Michael Stewart & Connie both of Caledon, daughter Sheri Lee Stewart of Mississauga, Tom Hall of Toronto and predeceased by her lovely daughter Shea Stewart-Hall. Survived by granddaughter Quinn Hall of Toronto, grandson Christian Hall Sechelt, grandson Daniel Stewart of Toronto, grandson Geordon Nicol of New York, grandson Garrett Nicol & wife Kim of Penetanguishene. 

Dee Dee was a long-time resident of Brampton and one of the first to reside in Bramalea. In the early days of Bramalea she was an active organizer in Lady Bramalea. She retired from Rice Construction as Property Manager, then spent 8 years as Court Services Officer with the Attorney General, Brampton Court House where she sued and won a lawsuit against the Attorney General for Age discrimination in the Court House. She was respected by all.

Her past times were the local Casinos where she spent many hours playing the slot machines and the local Bingo halls. There were many visits to Las Vegas with her sister. She loved Willie Nelson’s music and met the star personally in New York through contacts of her grandson Geordon.

Her immediate family will forever remember her Christmas mornings where the Christmas tree and surrounding areas were swamped with gifts for those in attendance.

She possessed an uncanny gift of being asked for advice from people she had never met before.

The family would like to thank Grace Manor, Brampton for their compassionate support during the past year.

A private service was attended by family at the Ward Funeral Home, Brampton where she was cremated. Expressions of Condolences in Dee’s memory can be received by the Ward Funeral Home, Brampton as well donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

A Celebration of Life for Dee Dee will be held July 20, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Brampton Golf and Country Club, 7700 Kennedy Rd, Brampton.