Evelyn Stewart

Niantic — Evelyn “Minnie” I. Stewart, 88, of Niantic, formally of Old Lyme, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

She was born in Deep River on July 3, 1929, to Mary (Stopa) and Thomas Glowac. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Theodore H. Stewart.

She spent her childhood on a farm surrounded by eight siblings. She was an avid tag saler, collector, cook, and gardener, but her greatest accomplishment was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as family was her true passion.

She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie and husband, George King; grandson, Jesse King; granddaughter, Shannon and husband, Ben Tyropolis; and two great-grandsons, Jagger and Ezra Tyropolis, all of Old Lyme. She is also survived by her sister, Onnie Kotzan. She was predeceased by seven siblings, John, Stanley, Nappy, Paul, Sophie, Gladys and Clara.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, in Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. Interment will follow in Duck River Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme.

In lieu of donations, we ask that you follow Evelyn’s example by planting a beautiful garden, cooking a delicious meal, and by spending time with your precious family.