E. MAXINE STUART
NEWPORT – E. Maxine Stuart, 84, died November 18, 2004 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born in Corinna September 22, 1920 a daughter of James and Linnie (Badger) Chambers. Maxine was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1938. On October 28, 1939, she married Roland Eugene Stuart. Maxine and Roland owned and operated Stuart’s Greenhouse in Newport until their retirement. Maxine was a member of the High Street Church, Barrows-Skidgel Post American Legion Auxiliary, and Friends of the Newport Public Library.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roland, a son Ronald, four brothers Elmer, Ivan, Carl and Alva Chambers, and a sister Lynda Spencer. She is survived by 2 sons, Jon Stuart and wife Constance of Carmel and Wayne Stuart of Sangerville; a sister Barbara Bishop of Zephyrhills, FL; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by special friends, Joseph Mancuso, Esq., Geraldine Varney, Joyce Nelson, and Geraldine Knight.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Sunday, November 21st, at the High Street Congregational Church, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Newport Cultural Center Building Fund, c/o Town of Newport, 23 Water Street, Newport, ME 04953. Envelopes will also be available at the service. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport.

Graveside committal services will be held 10 AM Monday, December 6th, at the family lot, Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport.