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.
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Donna Anber
Mary Armour
Cynthia, You will be missed my dear friend.
From the first time we met at Eric’s pre-school to Sunday December 14th when you texted “I got the call today for a heart transplant”, and “Alan or Eric would update me afterwards”, we have been in each other’s lives through the good times and the difficult times.
I will miss our calls, our visits to the cottage, and our catch-up dinners. A lot of living took place over the past 30 years…
I miss you already, but I take comfort in knowing that you and your soulmate Peter, are together once again.
To Eric, Alan and Max your Mom loved talking about her boys and would be so proud of all of you now.
Mary
Mario Coculuzzi
I am so sorry for your loss. Cynthia, was a joy to be around. I cherish the day Pam introduced me to her. She will be greatly missed.
Janne Cleveland
I used to see Cynthia regularly in the neighbourhood when I lived there. We bonded over our dogs and kept in touch over Facebook. I saw her this fall at the NAC and I know she was on the waitlist then, but she looked wonderful and had the most positive and amazing attitude. Her passing leaves a large hole for many. I offer my condolences to her family. What memories you must have!
Linda
My memories of Cynthia will forever be the fun, friendly and family loving woman we met with Peter on the Rocky Mountaineer. Hanging out, camera in hand between carriages, sharing drinks and meals together led to an ongoing back and forth on social media and promises/invitations to get together again at the Lake. While we can't be there in person, we send our love, picturing the combined sadness and celebration of a very special woman.
Helena Daly
So saddened to learn of Cynthia’s passing. I pray her fine sons , extended Family and friends find courage and comfort in the warmth of shared memories.
Maggie Robibson
I am saddened with the news of Cynthia,‘s passing,
I met her at her Tom and Heather Stewart.‘S 25 th wedding anniversary
She was so charming and friendly , she will be missed by all that knew her,
RIP Cynthia,
Love and prayers to the family
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I knew your Mom from high school, we had kept in touch through the years. My sincere condolences to the entire family. 💖