It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Stewart on December 19, 2025, at the young age of 61.
Cynthia will forever be missed by her three sons Max, Alan (Lisa), and Eric (Daniel); her extended family and countless friends. She is predeceased by her husband Peter, her sister Susan, and her parents Larry and Shirley McDowall.
A celebration of Cynthia’s life will take place on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa. Following the service friends are invited to a time of reception.
Cynthia bravely accepted a heart transplant in hopes of living her life to the fullest again. As she did with everything in life, she approached this new heart full of optimism and unwavering strength. Unfortunately, post-surgery complications took her from us far too soon. While her heart caused her challenges for many years, she never let it lessen her spirit.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood or making a donation in Cynthia’s memory to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
I am so sorry to hear that Cynthia has passed away at such a young age. She and Peter were warm and caring mentors to me when my daughter joined the NCO ski team. I know how proud she was of her boys and recently she shared with me how happy she was that Eric and Daniel had married. She will be missed ❤️