Stewart Edgar KASTER

Stewart Edgar Kaster passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 18, 2026, at the age of 99, in Brantford General Hospital. Born on April 25, 1927, in Rosebank, Ontario, to Norman and Edith (Sherk) Kaster, Stewart grew up on a farm in the country with four siblings. He worked hard but enjoyed fishing year-round and excelled at sports, particularly softball. Stewart was the last surviving member of New Dundee's 1948 men's All-Ontario finalists. Although a keen and capable student, he left school after Grade 10 to work on the family farm and install telephone lines throughout Wilmot township with his brother Wes. Stewart spent the rest of his working life in the telecommunications industry, retiring in 1990 as the Operations Manager for Bruce Telecom. On July 3, 1954, Stewart married Grace Miller, and together they had three children. Stewart was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his children, Dianne Heath (Jack), Tim Kaster (Kathie), and Jeff Kaster, as well as many friends and extended family members. Stewart was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Edith Kaster.