Stewart J. Underwood

Stewart passed peacefully at his home in Stratton, VT on March 29th, 2026 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Wardsboro, VT September 28, 1943 to Edith (Hescock) and Warren Underwood. He graduated from Leland and Gray High School in 1962 and served in Vietnam with the US Army as a Construction Engineer.

He leaves behind his wife Carolyn (Brazer) of sixty years, son Mathew, daughter in-law Heidi, and granddaughter Delana. He also leaves his siblings Eleanor (Snow, Wagar) of Townshend, VT, Clyde and Glenice Underwood of S. Londonderry, VT, Ronald and Emily Underwood of S. Londonderry, VT, Greg and Jeanette Underwood of Wardsboro,VT as well as many nieces, nephews, their extended families, and close family friends Winston and Linda (Prouty) Derby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leland, and sister Irma (Bartlett).

Stewart’s greatest passion was his family that he loved and cherished. He loved hunting, fishing, animals, and sports. Primarily baseball but more recently women's lacrosse. He loved watching his granddaughter play in high school and on her college team.

If not with his family you would find him plowing, mowing, on his tractor, or doing something outdoors. Stewart was always active in community services and supported anyone that needed help no matter the time of day or night. He was a builder for a number of years before moving to property services for Chalet Apartments and Birch Hill until 2023. He was a longtime member of the Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Company serving as Chief and Assistant Chief for many years as well as several terms on the town Selectboard and Planning Commission.

He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, and kind heart.

He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held in late spring.