Florida - Robert A. Stewart, 61, died suddenly on September 15, 2021, in Florida. He was born September 29, 1959, in Portland, Maine to Robert and Edna (Dubail) Stewart. Graduating from Windham High School in 1977 he then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1977 to 1981, assigned to the USS Nitro. While in the Navy he received the Navy Achievement Medal and Sea Service with 2 Silver Stars. He married his High School sweetheart, Terri in 1980 and they celebrated 41 years of marriage this July.
After the Navy, Bob joined the Portland Fire Department, serving 35 years. During those 35 years of service, he rose through the ranks retiring as Deputy Chief in 2018. In addition to his service, Bob worked as a mechanic and carpenter for various companies including, A. J. Cole and Sons, Great Dane Trailers and Merrill Construction.
Bob was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Family was his greatest joy; he beamed with pride when talking about his children. Bob was known for his quick wit and would give the shirt off his back to anyone.
He is predeceased by his father Robert Stewart, brother Timothy Stewart, and brother-in law Walter Partridge. Survived by his wife Terri; two children, Caroline, and Kyle; mother, Edna; a sister, Mary Partridge; three brothers, Eddie, Jim (Charlene) and Randy (Kelly) Stewart; mother-in-law Caroline Rowe; four sisters-in-law, Tina (Richard), Debbie (Jim), Denise (Roger), and Dale (Gerry); along with many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home on Saturday 25, 2021 with visitation from 1-3:30pm immediately followed by a celebration of life at 3:30.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to the Portland Fire Department Children’s Burn Center.
You may offer your condolences and share your memories of Bob at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
