Trot Insider has learned long-time horseman Erwin Stewart passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 27. He was 78.
Stewart was the loving husband of Barbara (Burton) for over 51 years. Dear father of Catherine (Kevin), Jeffrey (Gina), and Brett (Angela). He was predeceased in 2012 by his daughter Rhonda. He was the proud grandfather to six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Stewart served five years in the Royal Canadian Navy and later was the Postmaster in the village of Ashton for 11 years where he owned the General Store and Carleton Fuels. In 1973, the family moved to Corkery in West Carleton where Erwin did what he enjoyed most, the training and driving of Standardbred racehorses.
A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday March 2, 2016 in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior or to the Grove Nursing Home.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Erwin Stewart.
Cathy, I just want to say
Cathy,
I just want to say sorry for your loss your father was a wonderful man and will be missed by all
Cindy Portelance and Tim Coville
Cathy & Family, We're
Cathy & Family,
We're very sorry for loss. Please accept our condolences. Erwin was a great person both on and off the track. We will always remember Erwin and the coloured horse.
Howard & Lynda Portelance
Raced with Erwin at Rideau in
Raced with Erwin at Rideau in the late 80s. Always a gentleman. Our condolences to the Stewart family.
June & Ted Decker
Deepest sympathies to all the
Deepest sympathies to all the connections of Erwin. We have known the family for many years.
Mary Jane & John Findley.
Barbara and family, please
Barbara and family, please accept my deepest condolences for your lost of a man that I considered a friend, a person that would do any and everything possible to help you, a joyful and caring person, may he rest in peace. Ron