Joseph Edward Stewart
13 Dec 1977–2 Aug 1993
Joseph Edward Stewart was Hamilton, Ontario Canada's, "Miracle Boy" and a ray of hope to thousands. He fought leukemia valiantly for almost fourteen years of his life suffering from ten relapses of the disease. Unfortunately, Joey was misdiagnosed and died unexpectedly of untreated food poisoning. Joe was an inspiration to all who met him. His quick wit and humour was loved by all. He encouraged anyone who suffered from the hardships of this life and never ever felt sorry for himself. He was a shining light in the midst of the darkness. I can still see his smiling face, and his eagerness to change someones life. He is a treasure in our hearts, and truly was a gift from God. We are grateful that God chose and entrusted Joe to us, his family. He taught us so much about the true meaning of "faith". Our hearts rest in knowing that Joey now sits with our Most High God, and with all the greatest of Saints and Angels. We know by the given Grace of God that we will be together again someday, and when God calls us home, Joey will be there to greet us and lead us to our Lord and Savior, "JESUS".
Joe attended: St. Helen's and St. Margaret Mary Elementary Schools. St. Jean De Brebeuf High School, all in Hamilton Ontario. He loved Camp Trillium and Camp Quality (Camps for children victims of cancer)and enjoyed putting on skits to entertain Counsellors and Campers alike. Joe also loved Help A Child Smile (H.A.C.S. a children's organization for children with cancer.) He was a member of: Living Word Ministries of Hamilton and dearly loved his Pastor and Spiritual Father, Bishop/Pastor, Alan McSavage. May the memories of Joe, live on forever in the lives that he had touched while he was here on earth.
Joey is sorrowfully missed by Mom and Dad (Doris and Pat), his only surviving brother: Thomas. His sisters: Angie, Dalia, Audrey, Mercedes and Jade. He is also greatly missed by Grandma's; Marie Stones and Charlotte Stewart, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. You are the treasured memories of many hearts Joey. We will always love you. Joey also has the company of his Uncle Lauri, and Grandpa's; Joseph Stewart Sr. and Edward Stones in Heaven.