Dr. Stewart Marsh

Apr 20 1925 – Dec 30 2013

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stewart, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Reserve Mines to Henry and Mary Jane (Kanary) Marsh, Stewart graduated from St. F.X. in 1949, and then pursued his Medical Degree from the University of Ottawa graduating in 1959. He then furthered his studies in E.N.T in Detroit, Michigan and returned to Sydney to open up his practice in 1965. After his retirement in 1996 he began working with the Cape Breton Hearing Clinic.

Stewart is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Florence (MacKinnon) Marsh; sons Stewart Jr., Sydney; Todd (Gayle), Glace Bay; and daughter Donna Marsh, Sydney; two grandchildren Zackery and Alannah Pezzareallo (Shane) and great grandaughter Jayden.

Also surviving are his sisters Zita Armishaw, Dophie Marsh, Maurina Marsh, Marie Marsh and brothers Gannon (Brother Ninian) Marsh, Father Anthony Marsh, Joseph Marsh and many nieces and nephews.

Stewart is also survived by his sister-in-law Theresa and husband Ted Slaney.

Stewart is predeceased by his brothers Joseph, James, Alphonse , Dennis, Sylvester, Henry and Coady and sisters Mary Ann, Dolores and Gilbert.

Visitation will take place on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 at T.W. Curry

Parkview Chapel, Sydney, NS. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 4th at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Sydney River with Father Norman MacPhee and Father Duaine Devereaux officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com