Robin M. Stewart

CLINTON

“Nana” Robin M. Stewart, 60, died Friday, December 15, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after an illness.

She is survived by her son, Anthony J. Stewart, and his companion, Christine Glowa, of Ashland; two granddaughters: Emily Jane Stewart, and Makayla E. Lakin; two sisters: Karen DiLuzio, wife of the late Pasquale, of Las Vegas, NV, and Jane Dorazio, and her husband, Joseph, of Lancaster; three brothers: John Stewart of Winthrop, ME, Paul Stewart of St. Croix, USVI, and Michael Stewart of Lancaster; nieces, nephews, and their families, notably, her beloved “Nana Wednesdays” crew, comprised of all the youngest generation of Stewart kids, who she entertained at her home each Wednesday, turning her yard into a makeshift theme park. She was predeceased by two brothers: David Stewart, who died in 1992, and Scott Stewart, who died in 2015.

Robin was born in Clinton and raised in Sterling, daughter of the late Tracy and Beverly (Connor) Stewart. She attended local schools, and, at the age of 14, began working in the former Barre Restaurant, alongside her maternal grandparents, who owned it. She continued to work as a chef for more than 30 years at the former Old Timer Restaurant, Clinton, and, most recently, at RFK School, Lancaster.

A phenomenal chef and baker, one never left Robin’s presence feeling hungry, as she always made sure that you ate, and ate well, while you were with her. She was a selfless woman, always thinking of, and giving of herself to others. This was reflected in the way she lived life every day, especially when it came to children, who she adored, and ardently supported, through organizations including Shriners Hospital for Children, and Operation Smile.

Robin was a member of St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish, and enjoyed trips to Maine, especially Old Orchard Beach and Booth Bay for girls’ weekends; Edaville Railroad, the Big E, Las Vegas, St. Croix, and Foxwoods. She never turned down a game of cards, poker, scrabble, Texas Hold ‘Em, cribbage, or board games.

Robin’s funeral will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please omit flowers; in lieu, the family respectfully requests that you consider making a donation in memory of Robin to one of her favorite charities for children: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.