The Very Rev. Finlay G. Stewart DD
Inducted In
1976
Finlay Gordon Stewart, born in Elgin County, taught school at Dutton and Ottawa and trained for the ministry at the University of Toronto, graduating from Knox College and was made a Doctor of Divinity in 1955.
He began his ministry at Niagara Falls and from 1938 to 1974 served at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener. In 1956 he was elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
During WWII he was a chaplain for five years, including four years overseas, and was decorated for his services in Northwest Europe.
Locally, he was chaplain of the Canadian Legion Branch 50, the 404 Wing of the Reserve R.C.A. and several other organizations.
Dr. Stewart gave service to the K-W High School Board, the Cancer Society, the Family Service Bureau, the Social Planning Council, the John Howard Society and St. John Ambulance. He was also an Honourary Member of Rotary International.
In 1970, Dr. Stewart was named Citizen of the Year for his extensive and outstanding community service.