Charles Stewart

Charles Edward Stewart, (10 June 1946 – 8 November 2025) was a Church of Scotland minister and Royal Navy chaplain.

Life and career Stewart was born on 10 June 1946. He was educated at Strathclyde University and ordained a Church of Scotland Minister in 1976. That same year, he became a naval chaplain. His service included:

HMS Sea Hawk, RNAS Culdrose, 1976–1978 Clyde Submarine Base, 1978–1980. Staff of Flag Officer 3rd Flotilla, 1980. HMS Hermes, Falklands War, 1981–1982 HMS Neptune, 1982–1985. HMS Drake, 1985–1987. HMS Raleigh, 1987–1990 BRNC, Dartmouth, 1990–1993. Assistant Director, Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service, 1992–1994. HMS Invincible, Bosnia, 1994–1996. Director-general Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service, 1996–2000. Chaplain of the Fleet, 1998–2000 QHC 1996–2000. Chaplain, Royal Hospital School, 2000–10

He was awarded the South Atlantic Medal in 1982; and the NATO Medal in 1995.

Stewart died on 8 November 2025, at the age of 79.