Steward passed away with his love by his side, on June 2nd 2024 peacefully at Kelso Villa, Owen Sound, formerly of Markdale in his 90th year.

Beloved husband of Betty (nee D’Arcey). Father of Darwin ‘Chip’ Madill and Dawn (Ray) Dawe all of Markdale. Grandfather of Anthony ‘Tony’ (Eastlind McCormick), Nicky (Jesse Jamieson) and Rayanne Dawe. Survived by sisters; Ruth (Wayne), Darlene and Bonnie (Jack) and sister-in-laws Geraldine, Linda and Darlene.

Predeceased by siblings Gerald, Ina (Doug), Clayton, Joyce (Roy), Mervyn.

He will be missed by extended family includes many nieces and nephews.

Steward attended a one room school house in Harkawaytil 8th grade. He and his eldest brother Gerald headed west to work in Saskatchewan farming for a season, and then began building the road from Hurst to Hornepane before moving back to Markdale and buying a farm. He met and married the love of his life, Betty, in 1960 in Toronto. In 1966 he purchased a single axel dumptruck and helped put in the sewers in Markdale before building the ‘The Dairy Daughter’ Restaurant and Gas Bar, which opened in 1971. He ran both businesses for over 30 years before renting out the restaurant, but managed to keep the gas bar until his passing.

The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception, Flesherton on Thursday, June 6th from 6pm-8pm. Funeral service from Annesley United Church, Markdale on Friday, June 7th at 11am. Interment at Markdale Cemetery and all are invited to return to the church for a luncheon following the interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation – Markdale Site or Chapman House Hospice, would be greatly appreciated.