Arthur Eri Stewart

Arthur was born in Roylaston, MA, the son of the late Eri and Bernice Stewart. Upon graduating from Gardner High School he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving in World War II in the Pacific.

Arthur leaves his children, Cathy Louise Stewart and her husband Harry Kresky; Eric Arthur Stewart and his wife Kate Weld; Matthew Eri Stewart and his wife Edith Barnatchez; his daughter-in-law Tammy LaFleur Stewart; his grandchildren Jeremy Miville and his wife Renee Miville and their children Riley and Brynn Miville; Courtney Miville Cantillano and her husband Saul Cantillano Miville; Corey Arthur Stewart and his husband Nick Horrocks; Shylee Elizabeth Stewart; Kimberly Ann Hauge and her husband Joshua Hauge; Luther Eri Stewart; and Samantha A. Camosse and her children David, Jasmine, Alex and Jordan Rivera, and many loved nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Gary Stewart Miville; his beloved wife of 31 years and fellow veteran, Elizabeth Cook Stewart; his first wife Marjory Miville and third wife Patricia A. Stewart; and his brothers, Donald V. Stewart, Kenneth L. Stewart and his sister, Ena Stewart Glasson.

Arthur spent his working life in the building trades. He was a carpenter contractor in Gardner, MA. In 1971, he fulfilled a lifelong dream with his wife Elizabeth and moved to the Cape, building the family home next door to the homes of his sister and brother-in-law, and his cousin and her husband – all the closest of friends. He built a business on the lower Cape, and served as the Orleans Building Inspector for three years.

A passionate sportsman, Arthur was an award-winning trap shooter, hunter, fisherman and birdwatcher. He spent countless hours hunting and fishing on the Cape, and at the family camp in Royalston, MA.

An avid reader, Arthur always said he was going to write a book when he retired. In fact, he wrote five books; three novels; a memoir; and a fictionalized memoir of his experience in basic training, Prelude to War which is in the library collection of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. He also authored a collection of poems, two of which have been published.

Arthur, Tud, Art, Dad, Papa, Gramps, Grandpa will be missed by all who knew him and remembered him for his whistle and wit; harmonica playing; breaking into song at unexpected moments; his great storytelling and recitation of poems and limericks; his honesty, integrity and loyalty; his beautiful craftsmanship; his passion as an outdoorsman…but most of all for his deep love of his family and friends.

Semper Fi

A private burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 1-5 pm at the Brewster VFW Post, 989 Freemans Way, Brewster, MA 02631.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Ducks Unlimited, please visit: https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/memorial-giving

or the VFW, please visit:

https://heroes.vfw.org/page/21776/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=homepage

or a charity of your choice.