Stewart Gardiner, 90, passed away Dec. 20, 2015, at his home.

He was born March 12, 1925, in Thorndike to the late Rufus and Laura (Bolstridge) Gardiner.

Stewart was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed a good moose or bear hunt and was successful on many occasions. Stewart was always eager to share in a good hunting story. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

Stewart was predeceased by his beloved wife, June; and his son, Edward; his brothers, George, Merton, Lohman, Maurice, Earl and Robert Gardiner; and his sisters, Althea Lassalle, Winnie Howes, Coral Furrow, Verla Gardiner, Lona Gardiner and Elinor Howes.

He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Thompson and Dale Ricker, Brenda Frost, Peggy Howes and her husband, David, and Lisa Rediker and Joe McDevitt; and several beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to noon at Riposta funeral home. A graveside service will take place in the spring at Grove Cemetery on Belmont Avenue in Belfast.

Arrangements are by Riposta Funeral Home.