Mary Cecilia Stewart passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 3, 2026, after a three-month illness. She was just shy of her 93rd birthday, but amusingly for the past several months she proudly told everyone she was 93.
She was born on September 19th, 1933, in Kingston to Agnes and Jim McGarvey. She was the youngest of six children and is preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings: Catherine Nobes, Marjorie Webber, Fred McGarvey, Elaine Browning, and Bernice Thomson. We would expect nothing less than a great McGarvey party when they are all reunited.
She was predeceased by dear son Charlie (1964) and husband Frank (2000) She is survived by her children: Eva (Ken), David, Anne (Roger) Jamie (Lorna) (Sunday predeceased), and John (Barb).
Gramma to Sarah Finlay Degiacomo (Tanner), and Christopher Finlay; Dustin Stewart and Jonathan Stewart; Ben Stewart and Sean Stewart.
GG to Tyler Stewart, Jordon Stewart (predeceased) and Isabel Stewart; and Ainsley Stewart and Evander Stewart.
Her children are grateful for the wonderful care Mom received during these last three months of declining health. The love and care she’s received from her doctor and staff at the Verona Medical Clinic, the thoughtful care she received during her two weeks at KGH, the compassion and support extended to her through the OHH and her daily PSWs (who cared for Mom like she was their own grandmother), and lastly the amazing staff at Providence Care Hospice where we were all so thoughtfully supported.
Visitation be held at Trousdale’s Funeral Home, Sydenham on Sunday, September 6th from 1 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. The funeral will follow on Monday, September 7th at St. Patrick’s Church, Railton at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Keeley Road with a reception afterward at the Parish Centre (church hall), St. Patrick’s.
The church hall was one of Mom’s happy places. She and other parishioners looked forward to gathering after Sunday mass where they’d catch up on the latest news and gossip and enjoy coffee and cookies together. That is where the true community spirit of the parish grew and flourished. The parish has recognized the need to expand the current church hall. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the church hall expansion initiative “Gather & Grow” by contacting Denise Ford at 613-376-6695 or by email at [email protected] , or a charity of your choice.
