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James Stuart Obituary
He was born on April 23, 1941, in Springfield, Mass., and spent over half his life in Noank and Stonington. He graduated in 1959 from Fitch Senior High School.
He was employed by Johnson's Hardware and Supply Co., in Groton for 21 years, and in 1977 he moved to Melbourne. For two years he captained a treasure hunting vessel working off the coast of South Melbourne Beach, near Sebastian Inlet. In 1980 he became employed by Brevard County and worked in various positions for 26 years until his retirement in December of 2006.
James married Arline Howlett Brown, a classmate from junior high school in 1991, who then joined him in Florida. She predeceased him on Aug. 23, 2007.
James is survived by his sons, Jay and James Stuart, and daughter, Janet Collings, all of Connecticut, and daughter, Jackie Petitti of Florida; step-son, Keith Marsie of Connecticut; grandchildren, Tessa, Emma, and Samantha Stuart, Angela Lavoie, Jake Collings, Gabby, Tabby, and Tim Petitti; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Kenniston, Joshua and Rachael Marsie; great-grandson, Holden Chute; step-great granddaughters, Ursula and Abigail Kenniston; sister, Bette and brother, William Stuart of Connecticut, and brother, Ronald Stuart of Florida; sisters-in-law, Barbara Sawyer and Cathy Davies; several cousins and nieces,; and the beloved Shih-Tzu, Blossom.
There will be no calling hours. Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Central Brevard Humane Society, Southern Area.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Stuart
October 28, 2010
Our condolences to the Stuart Family we are so sad for your loss. We had many great times together with Jim and Arline and Blossie. He will be sadly missed .
Kurt ,Gina and Michael Bacchiocchi
October 5, 2010
Ronnie and Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your brother! We pray God will comfort you during this time, as only He can do! Pat and Barbara Fox Roche, Brunswick, Maine
Penny Lithgow Briggs
September 30, 2010
My condolences to Jimmy's family. I went to school with him - Noank Grammar School through Fitch Sr. High.
Connie Batt
September 29, 2010
Jim will be missed very much. I knew him from working at Spessard Holland Golf Course and after and he always had a heart of gold. He can now join his beloved Arline.
September 28, 2010
Sorry for your loss, Jimmy & I go way back from the Poqunnock Bridge days. Irene SLocum Moore
Sharon Marsie
September 28, 2010
Sorry for the Loss of your Dad.
Keith and Sharon Marsie
Larry Land
September 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Afred Mayo
September 28, 2010
My sorry for the loss of your father Jame ,the remainder member of your family. I can remember growing up coming over his house to play with Jame ,David Fulton, John Snorgrass we all have good time. Although Jame Jr. I am forever young ,God Bless your family for having a good father like he was , heal your all pain.
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