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08/10/2012 03:00 PM

Stuart W. Cunningham, 58, Portland


Stuart W. Cunningham, 58, of Portland, died on July 31. He was the son of Julie Cunningham of Fairfield.  Stu was a 1972 graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield and earned his BA degree in history from Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. Stu was a talented musician who played in the Middletown area for many years. He was also an avid photographer, sports enthusiast, and a friend to many.

Stu was big hearted with a big sense of humor. He will be sadly missed.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Claire Cunningham of Essex, and his niece, Dana Bechert of Baltimore, Maryland.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m., at Christ Church, 66 Middle Haddam Rd., Middle Haddam. Burial will be private. Contributions in his name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 208, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2339. The Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook, is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory of Stuart or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com.