Stewart Edgar Kaster

Stewart Kaster, 1927-2026, passed away peacefully in his sleep the evening of June 18th, 2026 in Brantford General Hospital. He was born Stewart Edgar Kaster on April 25, 1927 in Rosebank, Ontario to Norman and Edith (Sherk) Kaster. Growing up on a farm in the country with four siblings, Stewart worked hard but enjoyed fishing year-round and excelled at sports, particularly softball; he was the last surviving member of New Dundee’s 1948 men’s All-Ontario finalists. Although a keen and capable student, he left school after Grade 10 as young men were needed to work because many were called to fight in World War II. With his brother Wes at his side Stewart worked on the family farm and installed telephone lines throughout Wilmot township. Stewart had a true talent for understanding technology and people and he spent the rest of his working life in the telecommunications industry, retiring in 1990 as the Operations Manager for Bruce Telecom.

On July 3rd, 1954, Stewart married the girl next door, Grace Miller, and together they continued their life-long love story. Best friends and partners in a busy life that included three children, fishing, and travelling, they took pleasure in being good neighbours, loving parents and grandparents. Grace and Stewart were a support system for their many friends and extended families within the communities of New Dundee and Kincardine.

Stewart relocated his young family from New Dundee in 1967 to start a new job in Kincardine with Bruce Municipal Telephone. Living on the shore of beautiful Lake Huron provided him with hours of fishing from the pier and on-board his friend Marty’s boat. Stewart was an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan and enjoyed watching the games (sometimes more than one at a time!) with family and friends. Stewart was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend during his 99 years with us.

Stewart leaves behind an adoring family and many friends; his children Dianne Heath (Jack), Tim Kaster (Kathie) and Jeff Kaster (Susanne), grandchildren Amy Heath, Tyler Kaster (Kayla), Declan Kaster, Sean Kaster, and great grandchildren Eleanor, Henry, and Winston.

Please join us in remembering Stewart on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900). Visitation with family and friends will be at 10:00 a.m., then a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. (officiated by Pastor Ken Craig), followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brant Community Health Care System Foundation (bchsysfoundation.org) or the Lake Huron Fishing Club (lakehuronfishingclub.com).