Homer H. Stuart, formerly of Burlington, VT died peacefully on July 23, 2011 in his home at The Lodge at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT at the age of 93. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on May 6, 1918 the son of Homer H. and Eugenia Scott Stuart. Homer graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1936, Mercersburg Academy in 1937 and Williams College in 1941 with a BA degree in Political Science. He was a Member of the Psi U Fraternity and the Naval Reserve Midshipman School Prairie State in New York City. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. While waiting to be called into service, Stu joined the Grace Steamship Line and made four trips to South America. He served in the US Navy for 4 years during WW II., first in the Atlantic on a heavy cruiser, the Wichita, and then in the Pacific on four different Destroyer Escorts. On April 21, 1945 he married Mary Dean McLellan of St. Johnsbury. This spring they celebrated their 66th Anniversary. In 1950 he joined the Hickok and Boardman Insurance Agency in Burlington. He retired in1978. Stu was an active member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Burlington for 25 years. He headed the Community Chest Drive and drove for Meals on Wheels. He was an avid sailor, belonging to Mallets Bay Boat Club and the LCYC. Stu was an enthusiast cyclist averaging over 500 miles a summer-even into his late eighties. He enjoyed history and studied French and became fluent in that language. Stu and Mary traveled extensively. When Stu retired they resided 6 months in Sarasota, FL and 6 months in Burlington. Homer was a wonderful son, husband and father. He was a very sweet and gentle man adored by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife Mary , his daughter Genie Christiansen and her husband Niel ( Essex ,VT); his son Robert Stuart and his wife Mary (Milton, VT); his daughter Katie Barrett and her husband Roy (Salmon, ID) ; three grandchildren, Andrew Christiansen, Molly Stuart Goldstein and Ian Stuart; and by two great grandchildren, Miley Stuart and Boede Christiansen. The family is very grateful to Dr. Diana Barnard and all the wonderful care-givers at the Lodge at Otter Creek and also the Addison County Home Health and Hospice Program. A memorial service will be held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Middlebury at 3 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to Friends of the Island Line - c/o of Local Motion, - 1 Steele St. #103 - Burlington - VT 05403 in memory of Homer H Stuart or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc. Rt.7 North Middlebury, VT 05753.