FAIRFIELD – Kayla May Stewart was born on March 4, 1995 and suddenly passed away on May 23, 2023.

Growing up, Kayla was a very bubbly and feisty child, who was determined to get what she wanted one way or the other. She was determined to be who she wanted to be and do things she wanted to do, even if others told her she couldn’t, she would make sure she did. She wanted to play football, so she did. She wanted to play baseball, so she did. She did all the things she wanted without any hesitation.

As Kayla got older, she had big dreams of helping those that could not help themselves. She always wanted to build homes for the homeless and make sure people always had a roof over their head. She was giving in every sense of the word, selfless above all else. She idolized her brother Eriq’s work ethic and wanted to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career that was just like his. She knew that if she followed in his footsteps, she would be successful and would have his support through it all.

In the most recent years, Kayla had held various jobs and was working very hard to build a life for herself that she was proud of. In this last year she bought her first vehicle on her own, got her own apartment, went skydiving and saved money to go on a family vacation to Florida, the trip of a lifetime. Kayla was also attending online school through UMA in Augusta, where she was achieving high honors as she worked to obtain a degree in Liberal Arts, with a major in History.

Most recently, she had a newfound joy in helping her brother, Adam, build her tiny home, that she had big plans for. She would spend countless hours mapping out her ideas, helping with the construction and was his confidant on this new project.

Kayla was ever so proud of her daughter, Cadence, and loved her more than anything. She was looking forward to dancing in Cadence’s upcoming recital, where they were practicing a family dance together, along with her mother, Lucie.

Kayla had a never-ending support system, so many friends and family that loved her to pieces. She was a very easy person to love, as she was the one to always make you laugh and smile on the hardest of days. People could always look to her to brighten their days, which she did until her last days.

Kayla will be remembered by her selfless nature, her sense of humor, her contagious laugh and her smile that lit up any room. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, friends and all who knew her beautiful soul.

Kayla is survived by her parents Lucie and Randy Stewart; her daughter, Cadence Stewart; her siblings Erica Strickland and significant other Jake Pierce and children Jayden and Kaitlyn; Adam and Shanna Strickland and children Aidan and Zackary; Eriq Stewart and fiancé Aaliyah Towle and children Preston and Lenox; Joyce Lawrence and family. Kayla is also survived by her significant other, Damian Boullie.

Visitation for Kayla will be held Saturday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, ME 04901. A funeral service will occur Sunday, June 11 at 12 p.m. at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home with burial to follow at Maple Wood Cemetery, Fairfield. There will be a celebration of life on June 11 as well, at Obrien’s Irish Restaurant in Waterville following the burial.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Stewart family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm. St., Waterville, ME 04901.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to

Cadence’s College Fund

C/O KSW

222 College Ave.

Waterville, ME 04901

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