Monroe, NH - Desmond Big D Stuart died peacefully at his home Monday March 16, 2009. He was born September 28, 1930, the son of Henry and Arlene (Williams) Stuart of Concord, VT. He attended school in Kirby Vermont. His family later moved to Cabot, VT where he established his own milk route. On December 5, 1953, he married Arlene Royston; four days later, December 9, 1953, he left to serve in the Korean conflict. He returned home on November 26, 1955 and together with his wife Arlene, they purchased the Royston Farm in Barnet, Vermont; the family worked this farm for 30 years. Desmond and Arlene moved to Monroe, New Hampshire in 1985. Desmond started his own business, Big D Trucking. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Arlene Stuart, brothers Claude and John Stuart two sisters Florence Stuart Ward and Cora Stuart Jones. Survivors include his wife, Arlene, of 55 years, two daughters Cheryl Stuart Stahler and friend Steve MacDonald of Waterford, and Marion Stuart Classen of St. Johnsbury and friend Doug Cross, and grandchildren Lindsey and Justin Stahler , and Benjamin and Meredith Classen, and Benjamin s fianc e Lindsey Palmieri, and Benjamin s daughter Jenna Marie. He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers Evelyn Hastings of Danville, Ethel Lunnie of Concord, Reginald Stuart of Waterford, Henry Stuart and wife Millie of Concord, and Elaine Merchand and husband Ray of North Monroe, one brother-in-law, Kenneth Ward of Danville, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Desmond enjoyed his long life of working hard; and in his later years he enjoyed snailing around, visiting with friends, neighbors, and family and seeing the wildlife. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed talking with people and learning about the latest transactions in the county. He was particularly fond of his family including his two daughters (Marion and Cheryl), four grandchildren (Lindsey and Justin, and Benjamin and Meredith) and great grandchild, Jenna Marie. The family acknowledges and appreciates the thoughtfulness of Mike Classen, Howie Stahler, Melvin Hale, April and Russell Brown, and Gloria and Jim Carr. Calling hours will be held at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, New Hampshire on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20 at 11 AM at Ricker Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Donald Thomas, officiating. Later in the spring there will a private family committal graveside service. Contributions in Desmond s memory may be donated to Monroe Fast Squad in care of Bob Regis, 233 Stanton Road, Monroe, New Hampshire 03771.