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Doris N. Stewart \u2013 92 \u2013 formerly of Hornell, died Thursday afternoon (March 4, 2021) at the Penfield Place Nursing Facility in Penfield, NY, where she had resided for the past year.<\/p>\nDoris N. Stewart \u2013 92 \u2013 formerly of Hornell, died Thursday afternoon (March 4, 2021) at the Penfield Place Nursing Facility in Penfield, NY, where she had resided for the past year.<\/p>\n
Born in North Hornell on August 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Everett & Eileen (O\u2019Laughlin) Odell.<\/p>\n
Doris grew up in the Hornell \/ Arkport area and was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1946).\u00a0 Following high school graduation, she was employed as a bookkeeper & office worker for New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG).<\/p>\n
She was married on October 14, 1946 to Harold J. Stewart who died October 16, 2006.\u00a0 For several years, Doris was proud to be a \u201cStay at Home Mom\u201d and was active in her children\u2019s activities such as Camp Fire Girls, school & sporting events and PTA.<\/p>\n
Throughout the years, Doris became involved in her husband\u2019s businesses, serving as bookkeeper for the former Esso Gas Station and later as bookkeeper for Stewart\u2019s Service Station.<\/p>\n
She enjoyed knitting & quilting and was known for making beautiful Christmas stockings.\u00a0 She was an avid reader (especially novels) and was a die-hard NY Yankee Fan.<\/p>\n
In later years, Doris & Harold spent the winter months in Lakeland, FL and the summer months at their home on Waneta Lake near Hammondsport, NY.\u00a0 She resided in Rochester for the past three years.<\/p>\n
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Stewart who died in 1951; 2 sisters, Connie Leyman and Norma Michaels; 1 brother, Francis Odell.<\/p>\n
Surviving are her children:\u00a0 Cyndi (Don) Besig of Macedon, NY, Richard (Faith) Stewart of Ravena, NY, Martin (Patty) Stewart of Cincinnati, OH, Scott (Debi) Stewart of Hornell and Julie Stewart Rubin of Huntington Bay, NY. Grandchildren: Sharon (Tim) Frederick, Lori Besig, Kevin (Sarah) Besig, Sarah Stewart, Sally Stewart, Bradley (Victoria) Stewart, Jason Stewart, Brian (Laurie) Stewart, Melissa (Tom) Fay, Todd (Sarah) Rubin, Caitlin Rubin, Chelsea Rubin.\u00a0\u00a0 Great-grandchildren:\u00a0 Alexis Frederick, Aidan Frederick, Addison James, Zoe James, Taylor Besig, Jade Keel, Gryphon Keel, Aiden Stewart, Quinn Stewart, Gideon Stewart, Poppy Stewart, Asher Rubin, Levi Rubin, Tyler Fay, Austin Fay and Isabella Fay; sister-in-law Beverly White and many nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
The family of Doris N. Stewart will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 PM (noon) until 1:00PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY<\/strong>.\u00a0 Private funeral & committal services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev Laura Fry and Rev. Harry Heintz officiating.\u00a0 Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport.<\/p>\n