Mary STEWARD
Mary Steward Wife, mother and entrepreneur, died after a long illness on September 24 at her home in Chadds Ford, PA. Mrs. Steward was best known in the community as the original owner and guiding spirit of Stewards Pet Resort. From October, 5, 1979 until illness forced her to retire, she spearheaded a virtual revolution in pet care in the Delaware Valley area. From opening day until the business was sold by the family in January 1998, she maintained an unparalleled reputation for the highest standards in genuinely personalized pet care. Her integrity and unflagging dedication to the well being of the animals in her care earned her the respect and gratitude of thousands of area pet owners.
Before opening Steward Kennels, Mrs. Steward worked for many years as Director of Admissions at the College of General Studies, University of Pennsylvania where she also completed her BA in the Humanities. She was an avid reader and writer and had published several articles and a short story before turning her attention to business.
She was born Mary Genevieve Devitt in 1922 in Cumberland, MD and was married to Lyle Monroe Steward from 1941 until his death in 1973. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Devitt of Media; by son, William Steward of Wilmington; and daughters, Rita Lukes of Chadds Ford, Elaine Casey of Honeybrook, Mary Anne Lauer of Secane, Sharon Misetic of Chadds Ford, and (Janet) Sue Winner of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 27 at 10 am at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 110 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 7-9 pm at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John's Hospice Men's House, 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Libertarian Party, 2600 Virginia Avenue, Washington, DC 20037; and Greyhound Friends, Inc., 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MD 01748.
[published 09/25/1999]
Mary Steward Wife, mother and entrepreneur, died after a long illness on September 24 at her home in Chadds Ford, PA. Mrs. Steward was best known in the community as the original owner and guiding spirit of Stewards Pet Resort. From October, 5, 1979 until illness forced her to retire, she spearheaded a virtual revolution in pet care in the Delaware Valley area. From opening day until the business was sold by the family in January 1998, she maintained an unparalleled reputation for the highest standards in genuinely personalized pet care. Her integrity and unflagging dedication to the well being of the animals in her care earned her the respect and gratitude of thousands of area pet owners.
Before opening Steward Kennels, Mrs. Steward worked for many years as Director of Admissions at the College of General Studies, University of Pennsylvania where she also completed her BA in the Humanities. She was an avid reader and writer and had published several articles and a short story before turning her attention to business.
She was born Mary Genevieve Devitt in 1922 in Cumberland, MD and was married to Lyle Monroe Steward from 1941 until his death in 1973. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Devitt of Media; by son, William Steward of Wilmington; and daughters, Rita Lukes of Chadds Ford, Elaine Casey of Honeybrook, Mary Anne Lauer of Secane, Sharon Misetic of Chadds Ford, and (Janet) Sue Winner of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 27 at 10 am at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 110 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 7-9 pm at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John's Hospice Men's House, 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Libertarian Party, 2600 Virginia Avenue, Washington, DC 20037; and Greyhound Friends, Inc., 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MD 01748.
[published 09/25/1999]
Mary STEWARD
Mary Steward Wife, mother and entrepreneur, died after a long illness on September 24 at her home in Chadds Ford, PA. Mrs. Steward was best known in the community as the original owner and guiding spirit of Stewards Pet Resort. From October, 5, 1979 until illness forced her to retire, she spearheaded a virtual revolution in pet care in the Delaware Valley area. From opening day until the business was sold by the family in January 1998, she maintained an unparalleled reputation for the highest standards in genuinely personalized pet care. Her integrity and unflagging dedication to the well being of the animals in her care earned her the respect and gratitude of thousands of area pet owners.
Before opening Steward Kennels, Mrs. Steward worked for many years as Director of Admissions at the College of General Studies, University of Pennsylvania where she also completed her BA in the Humanities. She was an avid reader and writer and had published several articles and a short story before turning her attention to business.
She was born Mary Genevieve Devitt in 1922 in Cumberland, MD and was married to Lyle Monroe Steward from 1941 until his death in 1973. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Devitt of Media; by son, William Steward of Wilmington; and daughters, Rita Lukes of Chadds Ford, Elaine Casey of Honeybrook, Mary Anne Lauer of Secane, Sharon Misetic of Chadds Ford, and (Janet) Sue Winner of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 27 at 10 am at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 110 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 7-9 pm at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John's Hospice Men's House, 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Libertarian Party, 2600 Virginia Avenue, Washington, DC 20037; and Greyhound Friends, Inc., 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MD 01748.
[published 09/25/1999]
Mary Steward Wife, mother and entrepreneur, died after a long illness on September 24 at her home in Chadds Ford, PA. Mrs. Steward was best known in the community as the original owner and guiding spirit of Stewards Pet Resort. From October, 5, 1979 until illness forced her to retire, she spearheaded a virtual revolution in pet care in the Delaware Valley area. From opening day until the business was sold by the family in January 1998, she maintained an unparalleled reputation for the highest standards in genuinely personalized pet care. Her integrity and unflagging dedication to the well being of the animals in her care earned her the respect and gratitude of thousands of area pet owners.
Before opening Steward Kennels, Mrs. Steward worked for many years as Director of Admissions at the College of General Studies, University of Pennsylvania where she also completed her BA in the Humanities. She was an avid reader and writer and had published several articles and a short story before turning her attention to business.
She was born Mary Genevieve Devitt in 1922 in Cumberland, MD and was married to Lyle Monroe Steward from 1941 until his death in 1973. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Devitt of Media; by son, William Steward of Wilmington; and daughters, Rita Lukes of Chadds Ford, Elaine Casey of Honeybrook, Mary Anne Lauer of Secane, Sharon Misetic of Chadds Ford, and (Janet) Sue Winner of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 27 at 10 am at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 110 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 7-9 pm at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John's Hospice Men's House, 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Libertarian Party, 2600 Virginia Avenue, Washington, DC 20037; and Greyhound Friends, Inc., 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MD 01748.
[published 09/25/1999]
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