Hopkinton, MA-

Richard K. “Kevin” Stewart, 49, of Hopkinton, MA, formerly of Salem, OR, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester, MA after a brave battle with brain cancer.

An avid fisherman and Red Sox fan, Kevin lived in Japan for two years and maintained friendships around the world. After working for many years in the import / export field, Kevin founded Health Tech Export Associates in 2004.He grew his business into a successful enterprise, connecting US and European human and veterinary health product companies with interested customers in Japan. Most importantly, Kevin was a beloved and devoted father, husband, son, brother, neighbor and friend who touched many lives.

Kevin is survived by his children, Isla, Aidan and Carlin Stewart and his wife, Maria (Baute) Stewart, of Hopkinton, MA, his parents, Richard and Dorothy Stewart of Escondido, CA, his sister, Paula (Stewart) Brust and her husband Kirk of Escondido, CA and six nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington Street, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Holliston, 725 Washington Street. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of R. Kevin Stewart to either Caring Bridge at www.caringbridge.org or to the National Brain Tumor Society at www.braintumor.org