Nelson Vernon Stewart

Calais – Nelson Vern Stewart, 89, passed away May 28, 2007 at Calais Regional Hospital following a short illness. Nelson was born in Lewiston on August 30, 1917, son of the late James and Blanche (Ray) Stewart. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of 1938. Nelson worked for Armour & Co. for more than 35 years. He lived in Greene on his farm where he enjoyed taking care of his animals, apple orchard and garden. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Nelson was a member of Ashlar Lodge #105 AF & AM, Mount Olivet Chapter #26 O.E.S., both in Auburn, and Kora Temple Shrine in Lewiston. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie P. Whitney Stewart. Surviving are his son, Nelson J.”Sonny” Stewart and his wife Rita L. Brown; grandchildren, Tammy Allen and husband Richard, Todd Stewart and wife Bonnie Lane, and Tracey Flewelling and husband Kenneth; great-grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley and Chad Allen, Chris, Daniel and Josha Stewart of Robbinston, Darin, Jenna and Jacob Flewelling of Levant; a brother, James R. Stewart and wife Wilma Hill Stewart; and many nieces and nephews. The last five years Nelson was at Atlantic Rehab and Nursing Center in Calais where he was surrounded by love and quality care from all. A private burial will take place in Greene. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais.