LINCOLN – Stuart Rodney Kilbride, 91, of Lincoln, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family members.

Born September 2, 1935, in Lee, Maine, Stuart was a lifelong Mainer. He graduated from Mattanawcook Academy and from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. He served his country with distinction as a United States Naval officer aboard the USS Bennington.

Stuart was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served for a time as Grand Knight, and was also a proud member of the American Legion.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy Kilbride, after 63 years of marriage.

Stuart is survived by his son Jeffrey Kilbride and his wife Patricia; his son Glenn Kilbride and his wife Sharon; his daughter Kimberley Kilbride-Nicastro and her husband Frank; six grandchildren, Chelsey, Lynsey, Denielle, Kevin, Patrick, and Sean; nine great-grandchildren, Violette, RJ, Adonis, Blaze, Roman, Reid, Miles, Jaelynn, and Mya; his sister Corrine; and his nieces Donna and Marsha.

A service of remembrance will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with the Rosary being said at 5pm, at Bowers Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, Maine. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, 142 Main Street, Lincoln with burial immediately following at Parks Cemetery with full military honors.