Wood, Stuart S.

Stuart Sage Wood, 91, of East Haddam, husband of the late Joan Emeline (Webster) Wood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dallas, TX, the son of the late Samuel S. and Genevieve (Holcomb) Wood. He is survived by his three daughters, Susan Hill and Larry Pitts of East Granby, Sarah Donner of East Haddam, Johanna Bond and her husband David of Portland and sons-in-law, Michael Hill and Donald Donner. Stuart is also survived by nine grandchildren, Christopher Hill, Jillian Hill, Nicholas and Breanne Hill, Donnie and Hattie Donner, Rachael Donner, Austin Donner, Nathan Donner, Maddie Bond, Christian Bond; and nine great grandchildren. He proudly served the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer during the Korean War. Stuart dedicated over 30 years as a data processing manager with the Traveler’s Insurance Company. After his retirement, he followed his passion and created his own company to assist small businesses with their IT solutions. Stuart was an amazing intellectual spirit who enjoyed deep and philosophical conversations. A man who was adopted, embraced the true meaning of love and family through experience, then taught all who surrounded him. He truly was a gentle giant whose love, passion and support of his family was unsurpassed. He dedicated his life wholeheartedly to his family, friends, and community. His impact on all who he touched through his amazing life can’t be measured. Friends may visit with his family on Wednesday, Mar. 16th from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Afterward, the celebration of his life will begin at 6:30 P.M. at Sicily Coal Fired Pizza, 412 Main St., Middletown. Burial with military honors at Town Street Cemetery, East Haddam will be at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to American Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.