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Stewart DorisSTEWART, Doris Harriet - (August 16th, 1922 - February 14th, 2021)

Doris Harriet Stewart passed away suddenly and peacefully at her residence, The Briton House in Toronto, on February 14th, 2021, at the age of 98.

She previously lived in Oshawa, Ontario for 35 years.

Doris was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was a truly good person – a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. 

Her resilient, warm and kind spirit guided her life and touched everyone she met. 

Doris was born in Kingston, Ontario, on August 16, 1922, the daughter of Douglas Gould Anglin and Doris Isabel Kent, who died in 1925 when Doris was only three. Doris grew up in Montreal with her older sister Pamela (Carson).

Her early years were influenced and supported by her loving paternal aunts, Mary and Ruth. 

Doris attended Roslyn Avenue Public School and Westmount High School. In her teens she had the opportunity to attend summer camps in Algonquin Park, which she loved. Doris had many friends in Montreal including her life-long friend Lilias Swinden. 

Doris enrolled in Arts at Queen’s University in the fall of 1939. After two years of Arts, Doris left Queen’s and enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Toronto, graduating with her Diploma of Occupational Therapy in 1943. 

While at Queen’s, Doris met her future husband, Cameron Colville Stewart. Despite a brief break-up, they met again in 1943 in Toronto before Cam’s embarkation to Britain with the RCAF. As Doris recalled their reunion, “He looked so handsome in his uniform, I fell madly for him all over again.” 

Doris completed her Occupational Therapy education and after graduation worked as a Therapist at the Occupational Therapy Centre in Montreal and then at Lancaster Hospital, at Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, in Saint John, New Brunswick.  Doris and Cam were married November 4, 1944, at the Morgan Memorial Chapel, in Theological Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston. 

Doris and Cam established a residence on 56 Earl Street, which had once been her grandfather’s home and medical office, living there throughout the next six years, as Cam completed his medical education at Queen’s University and then his residency. During this time, Cam and Doris had three children: David Keith Stewart and John Cameron Stewart born in 1946, and Catherine Lesley Stewart in 1947.

David and John’s arrival was somewhat of a surprise, as twins were not expected! Their life in Kingston revolved around the Faculty of Medicine, family life and visits to Aunt Mary’s cottage on Wolfe Island.

Living in a second-floor apartment with three little children presented some real challenges for Doris, but she handled it in her loving and determined manner, which was so much part of her spirit.

In 1951, Doris and the family moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where their family grew with the arrival of Douglas Colville Stewart in 1951 and a second set of twins Elizabeth Mary Stewart and William George Stewart in 1954.  The family moved to Oshawa in 1957, when Cam was appointed Medical Officer of Health for the City of Oshawa, living first on Mary Street and then in their home on Glenmanor Drive.

Doris’ role as the mother of six children was very demanding, but she balanced family life well and provided a warm and loving home life for her family. As the children grew and became more independent, Doris resumed her career as an Occupational Therapist, re-certifying in May 1974, and then working at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, Ontario, and at the Oshawa General Hospital.

She retired in 1977 and continued to work as a volunteer making contributions to the White Cross Centre, Hillsdale Manor, and the Women’s Auxiliary at the Oshawa General Hospital.

Doris enjoyed an active social life, loved playing bridge, knitting and also became a skilled weaver, participating in the weavers’ guild in the Oshawa area. 

With the loss of Cam in 1996, Doris continued with her many activities and interests. She was a very active member of the Harmony United Church, serving on its Board of Directors.

She traveled, often with her good friend Lilias, and enjoyed time with her sister Pamela.

Doris took great pleasure in her family, friends and many activities.

Doris loved being a Grandmother and Great Grandmother and cherished each new arrival as her family grew and thrived. She was very proud of each and every one of you! 

At 91, Doris moved to The Briton House in Toronto to be closer to her family, and in particular her daughter Catherine, who provided care and assistance to her as her living needs changed.

She was an active resident and made many friends, as was her way. She greatly appreciated the care and kindness provided to her by the staff at The Briton House.  Doris was a wonderful person whose memory will be cherished by her family and friends. Her legacy of joy and hope will be with us always.

She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Cameron C. Stewart, her son John (Rose) and her sister Pamela Carson (George), all of whom she loved dearly.

Doris is survived and greatly missed by: Her son David, his sons James (Kate) and Matthew, James and Kate’s children Margot and Henry, David’s stepson Andrew (Amy) and their children Claire, James and Grace,Her daughter Catherine, her children Jessica (Alex) and Belinda, Jessica and Alex’s children Abigail, Mason and Bennett, and Belinda’s daughter Charlotte, Her son Douglas (Elizabeth), their children Graeme (Laura) and Jane, and Graeme and Laura’s children Emmett and Leif, Her daughter Elizabeth (John), and their children Kimberly and Alexis (Tristan), Her son William, and his son Jesse (Michele) and their children Parker and Grace, Her daughter-in-law Rose Stewart, Her niece Barbara Carson, Her friend and mother of grandson Jesse, Vicki Stewart, And her extended family and many friends 

“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” 
Emily Dickinson

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