William "Albert" Stewart, Sr., 61 of Great Mills, MD formerly of Compton, MD died September 15, 2009 at his residence. Born March 7, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Beatrice Stewart.

He was the loving husband of Margaret Ann Stewart whom he married on September 27, 1969 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD.

He is also survived by his children; Stacey Stewart of Great Mills, MD, William Stewart, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD, Rhodie Stewart, Sr. of Hollywood, MD and John Stewart of Callaway, MD as well as his siblings; Joseph Stewart of Hollywood, MD and Francis Stewart of Leonardtown, MD. Albert is also survived by 14 grandchildren as well as his five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother John Stewart.

Albert was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident where he attended Banneker High school. He worked as a Bricklayer for United Masonry for 20 years. Albert enjoyed playing pool, fishing, listening to music, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodney Carter, Kelvin Dorsey, Joseph Holt, George Taylor, John Somerville, Jr. and Lewis Stewart. Honorary Pallbearers will be Antonio Gordon, John Stewart, Rhodie Stewart, Sr., William Stewart, Jr. George Stewart and Deontree' Shade.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.