Christopher M. Stuttard, 45, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 1, 2014, after battling with diabetes. Christopher was born in New Hartford on December 19, 1968, the son of Michael and Mary (Kloster) Stuttard. He was raised and educated in Clinton, graduating from Clinton Central High School, Class of 1987. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in History from Plymouth State University, and later an Associate's Degree in Arts and Science and Paralegal Studies from Finger Lakes Community College. Chris then did graduate work with Cortland State. He had been employed with the Beard Group and also did private consulting for financial data services and legal industries. Christopher had been a volunteer at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum; he was an avid reader who loved learning. Chris had a passion for the sports he had played and anyone who had been his teammate was his teammate for life. He was also a proud member of Phi Beta Upsilon. Chris was a proud father who was very committed to his sons. Christopher is survived by his two cherished sons, Alexander Kirkum Stuttard and Aiden Michael Stuttard, both of Fayetteville; his parents, Michael and Mary Stuttard, Clinton; his brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Karen Stuttard, and their children, Samuel, Eben, and Ella Stuttard, Oriskany Falls; the mother of his children, Lizi Bull, Fayetteville; as well as by several aunts and uncles, and many cousins and dear friends. He is predeceased by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles whom he loved dearly. Christopher's funeral will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church, Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, Friday evening, from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in care of Lizi Bull for Chris' children.