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Jean Innis Stewart - Class of 1942
(January)
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 09/Dec/2023
71.223.77.118
Jean Isabel Innis Stewart of New Paltz, formerly of
Newburgh, passed away peacefully at home with her family by
her side on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was 99.
Daughter of the late Wygant and Mary (Clark) Innis, she was
born May 10, 1924 in Newburgh. She is survived by her
children: Gregory Stewart of Marlboro, Robert J. Stewart and
his partner Kim Carroll of Rifton, Kathleen Simonian and her
husband Tony of Long Beach, CA, Anne Briwa of Pine Bush, and
Ellen Sharpe and her husband Mike of Hyde Park; her
cherished grandchildren: Taylor Briwa and his wife Crystal,
Robert Briwa, Darcy Stewart and Sydney Stewart; and her
great-grandson Bodhi Briwa. She is also survived by many
nieces and nephews, including her devoted niece Mary Tighe
Matey.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Stewart in
2007; her daughter Margaret Stewart; granddaughter Kelly
Moshier; two brothers, John K. Innis and Hugh W. Innis, and
her sister Ruth Tighe.
Jean was – and is – a person whose life cannot be summed up
in a few easy words. A lifelong area resident, she was a
mother and homemaker, raising six children. She was a
patriot, a nature lover, a fan of opera and orchestral
music, and a bit of a fashionista. She enjoyed gardening and
swimming in lakes, always donning a colorful bathing cap.
She loved painting, writing letters, also keeping in touch
by phone. Jean had a boundless curiosity, always learning
more about the world around her. In all these things, Jean
lived well.
Yet what makes Jean so special is that she lived with a
kindness and strength that made her a pillar for family and
community. She brought folks to her favorite Wanaksink and
Orange Lakes for picnics, swimming, and fishing. She
delivered soup and ginger ale to soothe countless sniffles
and upset tummies. Jean cheered at graduations and flirted
at weddings. She gave quiet words after hearing of a
heartbreak and when she witnessed grief. Jean’s beautiful
hazel eyes always sparkled when she watched family gather
together through the years, whether it was in bright living
rooms, warm kitchens, on darkened porches, or under blue
skies by “the lake.”
Jean’s kindness, endless optimism and sense of humor
endeared her to everyone she met. She was a truly
extraordinary woman and Mom. She will be greatly missed.
From the Stewart Family – Over the last five years, we have
been fortunate to work with a large team of dedicated people
enabling us to keep Mom at home. Our sincere thanks go out
to each and every one of you.
To all of the ladies who so loyally and lovingly took care
of “Miss Jean” at home, especially the ones there with us in
tough times, words cannot express our gratitude.
A special thanks to the amazing people from Hudson Valley
Hospice for their help and support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on
Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Charles Borromeo Church,
2212 Rt. 44-55, Gardiner, NY 12525.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jean’s name can be
made to Hudson Valley Hospice at https://www.hvhospice.org/
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