February 1971 possibly the New Glasgow newspaper Former Local Man Passes Halifax - Gordon Stewart, formerly of New Glasgow, died here suddenly on Sunday following a heart attack. He was 61. Born in Sydney, he spent the early part of his life in New Glasgow, moving to Halifax 19 years ago when he joined the auditing staff of the Workmen's Compensation Board. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stewart, who carried on an insurance business in New Glasgow. He served in the army during World War II. Interested in sports, particularly in hockey and horse racing, he contributed to the sports page of the Evening News for several years. He is survived by his wife, the former Ethel Henderson, Goldboro; a brother, Roy, New Glasgow and a sister, Mrs. J.D. Turner, Boston. The remains are at Halifax Funeral Home with the funeral being at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at St. David's Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Halifax. - Monday, February 8, 1971 The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, N. S. Gordon C. Stewart Gordon Carter Stewart, 61, New Glasgow, died yesterday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; one brother, Roy, New Glasgow; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Turner, Boston. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. David's Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Donald MacKay officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.