Sturbridge - Pamela J. Stewart, 64, of Paradise Lane, passed away on January 3, 2025 in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.  Pam was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Turner of Virginia; her sons, John D. Outland and Kevin C. Outland, of Sturbridge; her son-in-law and daughters-in-law, Jason Turner, Armanda Outland and Rebekah Outland; grandchildren, Jude, Sophia, Emma, Alex, and Johnny.  She is also survived by her three brothers, Thomas, Dean, and Scott; along with her three sisters, Lynn, Gail, and Sandra.  She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Elaine (Forkins) Stewart, and two sisters, Beth and Clancy.

Pam was born on October 12, 1960 in Cleveland, OH and was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan. Early in her life, Pam's family moved from Ohio to Westborough, MA where they lived briefly. Eventually, her family would settle down in Basking Ridge, NJ where she spent most of her childhood.

Pam was a star athlete and track star. She would be the first to tell you she was one of the fastest girls in her school and could outrun most of the boys.  After graduating high school, Pam attended Boca Raton College where she earned her BSBM.  Pam enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, and especially skiing.  She enjoyed skiing so much that she and her late ex-husband John eloped at Loon Mtn. on a Valentine's Day weekend in Lincoln, NH where they were joined by close friends and family for a long weekend of celebration and skiing.

Music was a big part of Pam's life. Whether it was attending rock concerts or listening to rock 'n roll, she always had music playing in the background and passed that passion for music on to her children and grandchildren.  Pam also loved watching her sons and grandchildren play sports. Even in the last years of her life, she was in the freezing, cold hockey rinks to see her grandson, Johnny, play hockey.

Pam was a very hard-working woman who often held multiple jobs during her working years. She believed in a very strong work ethic and was a fan of tradition. Whether it was having the family over on Christmas Eve with Nat King Cole playing in the background or cooking a pork loin with sauerkraut on New Year's, she always kept family tradition alive through her entire life.

In her later years, Pam loved being in her cozy lake house on Big Alum Lake in Sturbridge and spending time with her "grandbabies".  Pam had a great sense of humor and looked forward to every holiday and opportunity to give gifts to friends and family. She was also very charitable and donated regularly to Shriners Children's.

In lieu of a funeral, there will be a memorial to celebrate Pam's life.  For details regarding the memorial, please contact her sons John and Kevin.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.