Stephen M. Stuart

MEREDITH---Stephen M. Stuart, 90, of Meredith, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 6, 2025 in Meredith, New Hampshire.

Stephen was born to the late David and Sophie (Toback) Stuart on October 5, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Stephen graduated from Newton High School in 1953. After graduation, he served in the national guard and then went on to learn his trade as a professional meat butcher. Stephen, along with his father David and brother Robert, started Stuart Beef in Framingham, Massachusetts. It quickly grew into one of the largest meat purveyors in Massachusetts. Stephen and Robert also owned the Game Place Arcade in Moultonborough, New Hampshire during the early 1980’s.

Stephen first discovered the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee in the 1970's. He had a beautiful home on Long Island in Moultonborough overlooking the islands and water of Lake Winnipesaukee. His family lake house was the center of enjoyment for boating, snowmobiling, working in his beautiful gardens and most of all, having weekend cook-outs with family and friends.

Stephen Stuart is predeceased by his parents, his brother Robert Stuart, and his sister Eileen Cohen. He is survived by his nephews and nieces Shawn Stuart and spouse Faith, Susie Stuart Nystrom, Ron Cohen and spouse Alice, Lisa Sinoway and spouse Neil and their children Tori Stuart, Michael Stuart, Robert Nystrom, Sophie Nystrom, Adam Cohen and spouse Jordana, Brad Cohen, and Shelby Esmond and spouse Daniel Esmond.

Steve will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A private graveside service was held at Temple Emeth Memorial Park in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his favorite restaurant, Hart’s Turkey Farm, 233 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, New Hampshire, from 4 – 8pm.

Stephen loved his pets dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, 1305 Meredith Center Rd, Laconia, NH 03246 to help other animals find loving homes.