Lucy Bella Stewart of Sussex and formerly of Searsville, loving wife of Merton Stewart, passed away at the Sussex Health Center on January 13, 2014. Born on April 13, 1936, she was the youngest daughter of the late Parker and Melinda (nee West) Smith of Sussex. She was employed with Kings County Memorial Hospital and the new Sussex Health Center at the time of her retirement in 2001. She enjoyed knitting, participating in craft sales, reading, gardening and feeding the birds. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her sons: Guy (Lola) of Cambridge Narrows and Dave (Nancy) of Searsville; her grandchildren: Michael (Amanda) of Apohaqui, Ryan, Samantha, Jeremy and Alex; great grandson Brandon; special friend and sister in law Nina ; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Lucy was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents Lucy was predeceased by her son Earle Stewart; her grandson Jesse Stewart; her sisters: Lella and Binnie; and her brothers: Ken, Beverly, Henry, Allan and John. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex NB, (506) 433-2133. As per Lucy’s request there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held at Sussex Select Community Funeral Home Chapel on January 17, 2014 at 11:00am with Pastor Kevin Vincent presiding. Donations to Kiwanis Nursing Home or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences are available at www.sussexfh.com