Obituary of Stewart C. North Sr.

Stewart North, Sr., 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25,, 2023 at Thompson Hospital. Please join the family at 10:30 am on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at Fuller Funeral Home, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 for a Remembrance ceremony. Stewart was born the son of the late Rex and Flossie North on September 11th, 1945. He graduated from Red Jacket High School. Stewart married his high school sweetheart, Carol Smith, on December 18th, 1965. They built a beautiful home in Clifton Springs where they lived happily for 57 years. Throughout the years, he was involved in operating the family bait business, worked as a realtor, and then became a state employee for the DDSO before retirement. Stewart was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a friend to all. He enjoyed car rides, watching Fox News, rooting for the Buffalo Bills, and his Tuesday morning breakfast club. Most of all, he adored his family. He was affectionately known as "papa" and had a special relationship with each grandchild. Always sharing his infinite wisdom, love for the outdoors, and gifting them money for gas, carnivals, ingredients for baked goods (in hopes of a sweet return), vacations, etc. He was happiest whenever we all gathered together, which was often. Stewart will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carol; children Tammy (Tim) Terwilliger, Stewart, Jr. (Sandra) North, Todd (Paula) North; grandchildren Maureen, James, Jared, Travis, Danielle, Andrew (Sarah), Rylee, Hunter, Nicole (Jason), and last but not least, Jenna; great grandchildren Leilani Materne and Theo North; Brother Dennis (Bobbie) North, as well as many nieces and nephews. Stewart was predeceased by his parents and his brother, David North. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hopewell Ambulance or Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com