Robert Jay Stewart

Robert Jay Stewart

A Devout Catholic, Scientist, and Loving Father

Robert Jay Stewart lived to the age of 81, passed away February 4, 2025 in Fenton, Michigan.

Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, February 8,2025 at Chapel of the Holy Innocents, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. His Mass will be live streamed and may be viewed directly below his obituary. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 AM until the time of Mass. Those desiring may make contributions to the K of C Council #7418 of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Fenton.

He was born Oct 3, 1943, the son of Victoria Spellman Stewart and Robert Stewart. He was an altar boy in his youth and as an adult was active in the Catholic Church and was a 4th degree Knight in Venice. He regularly worshiped in Fenton, MI at St. John’s and Venice, FL, Our Lady of Lourdes.

Bob was humbled with his family history in the production of the Buckmobile with roots in Utica, NY and Flint, MI. Education was very important to Robert Stewart. After high school graduation at New Hartford, he graduated with a major in Chemistry and later also earned his MBA. Additionally, he pursued PhD coursework at MSU and earned EPA certifications that he used for his work with his Clear Water and Hi-Tech Coatings businesses. His earlier career included employment at MacDermid Inc.

Bob also enjoyed photography, boating, skiing, flying, teaching, camping, fishing, swimming, and church activities. He was also active with radio shows to promote healthier water in Flint, MI. Bob loved his cabin in the woods in St. Ignace, MI.

He is survived by his son, Robert Jay Stewart II; his daughter, Lisa K Forgett; his brother, David Stewart; his first wife, Linda Ianni; and was preceded in death by his parents; and his second wife, Kay who passed away on December 1, 2024. 

Sharing Bob's poem from his porch watching the activity of a tree, written 9/8/23:

"Every day we see every atom having electrons we cannot define-certainty where or when they are at specific space. How can we understand a world where uncertainty drives time. Nor can we determine, nor predict, future, other than theory -the sum of all past memories, some forgotten, other than it was my time. " 

- written by Robert Stewart (known as me) 9.8.23

Relevant thoughts to ponder today.

God Bless