LEWISTON -- Doris M. Stewart, 93, of Lewiston, formerly Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at The Lamp Residential Care Facility in Lisbon. She was born Jan 13, 1919, in China, Maine, the daughter of Harry B. and Mildred (Patterson) Mitchell. She was a 1936 graduate of Besse High School in Albion and received her bachelor of science degree from Farmington State Normal School (now the University of Maine, Farmington) in 1939, and her master's degree from the University of Maine in 1960. She married J. Harold Stewart in Farmington on Jan. 7, 1943. He died on May 28, 1954. Doris taught school in China, Thorndike, New Vineyard, Lewiston and at the Martel School in Lewiston for 25 years. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women's Society, Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, Honorary Teacher Society, the National and Maine Retired Teachers Associations, Androscoggin County Retired Teachers Association, Woman's Literary Union, Women's Legislative Council of Maine, Maine Association of Retirees (MAR), and the Robin Dow Senior Citizens.Doris is survived by her son, Jeffrey B. Stewart, of Turner; and nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Erwin F. Mitchell.Heartfelt appreciation goes to the wonderful staff at The Lamp in Lisbon where Doris was cared for and loved. There will be no funeral service, but if you wish to honor Doris and your memories of her, please consider spending a little time with elderly folks and shut-ins in your community who too often feel neglected and alone. Doris always loved to help others and to do something thoughtful that might brighten their day. That is the best way to remember her.Private interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Farmington.Arrangements are under the care of Adams˜McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Those wishing may send condolences for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.