Janet R. Stewart, 74, formerly of Creekwood Apts., Watertown, passed October 4, 2016 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  There will be no calling hours.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 7th at the Black River Cemetery.

Born on September 4, 1942, in Watertown, daughter of Stanley and Eva (Cook) Woodward, she graduated from WHS in 1960.

She married Francis D. Stewart on July 23, 1960 in Watertown at the Sacred Heart Rectory.  The couple resided in Stone Mills for many years.

Janet worked for Bomax for 33 years as an assembler and retired as a purchasing agent, retiring in the early 90's.  Following her retirement she went back to work for the Watertown Eye Center for 10 years as a receptionist and for Seniors Helping Seniors for a few years.

She was a member of the Adams VFW Auxiliary, she enjoyed gambling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Among her survivors are a son and daughter in law, Francis D. "Corky" and Amelia Stewart, Stone Mills; 4 grandchildren, Sarah Richards, Lyndsey Campbell, Christopher and Joshua Stewart; 4 great grandchildren, Morgin and Brady Richards and Bryson and Briella Campbell; a brother, James N. Woodward, OH; a sister and brother in law, Karolyn and Karl Williams, Henderson Harbor; several nieces and nephews.

Her husband Francis died on April 30, 2011, a sister, Ruth Lalonde and three brothers, Stanley, Arthur and Lee Woodward all passed before her.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com