Mr. William Robert Stuart

April 15, 1926 - March 4, 2020

Remembered with Love

Our dear Bill left us peacefully at Lions Gate

Hospital in the arms of his beloved wife of 60 years,

having lived well to the age of 93, during what he

called “the best of times”. He departed with the

valour and dignity of the old soldier he was, on the

date of March 4th, as onward he courageously

“marched forth”.

Bill always said his life began the day he met his

Louise, on a night long ago he referred to as

“Some Enchanted Evening”. He was a loving,

gentle man, patient, kind, positive and good natured,

a good friend to all, and a warm and wise

mentor to his children and grandchildren, who

looked up to him in every way. He delighted in

gatherings of family and friends and loved his

home, bringing to it music and song, often

reminding us that “Life is sweet”.

He was a natural and entertaining story teller and

author, who magnetically gathered all around him

to listen, laugh and learn about life, about his

wonderful memories, and about the extraordinary

times in which he lived in Canadian history. We

treasure his wonderful handwritten letters and

book of memoirs which are full of wisdom and

humour.

His eventful life began in Guelph, Ontario where he

was born. He graduated from the University of

Toronto in 1949, and went on to serve in the

Canadian Army as an artillery officer (Captain) and

pilot. Bill culminated his career as a lecturer,

following a successful career in business which

spanned the country.

Since 1966, Bill and his family flourished on

Vancouver’s North Shore, under the wing of the

mountains he so loved.

His family was always closest to his heart: his wife,

Louise; daughter Susanna and granddaughters

Sarah and Stephanie; son Scott (Patricia) and

grandchildren Scott, Jacqueline and Elsa. Son of

the late Lionel Marshall Stuart and Helen Suzanne

Stuart (née Partridge), he was predeceased by his

sister Barbara, and is survived by his sister Ann,

numerous extended family, and many friends.

His gifts of wit and wisdom, open heartedness and

laughter are legacies all will lovingly remember.