Passed Peacefully at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital on October 11, 2020 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Deborah (McTavish) Stewart for 28 years. Proud father of Brad and Bridget Skirten and Matt and Lisa Skirten. Adored Grandpa of Owen, Justin; Jaime, Aidan and Madison. Survived by his mother Margaret Stewart, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters and sister-in-laws Sylvia and Vic Post, Donna and Dave VanAllen, Rob Stewart, Ron Stewart and Steven and Maureen McTavish. Paul will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Rachel VanAllen, Tyler (Char) VanAllen and Sarah and Ben Dekleer. Predeceased by his father Floyd Stewart (1995), father-in-law Stuart McTavish (2012), and mother-in-law Ethel McTavish (2013).
Paul graduated his electrical apprenticeship at Fanshawe College. Worked at JMR, Kraft, Nabisco, Can grow, and the Ritz Villa, Mitchell. He was a passionate farmer who although worked hard, played even harder. Paul will be fondly remembered for his contagious laughter, great stories and wealth of knowledge.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors and nurses at Stratford General Hospital And L.H.S.C for their support and compassion. A special thanks to Dr. Jerome Jadd for his exceptional care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when friends and family can gather and share memories and hugs. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, EXETER (519-235-1220).
Donations to Stratford General Hospital, and L.H.S.C – London Health and Science Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Brenda Hern
Deb, Margaret, Sylvia, Ron, Rob , Donna and all your families – so shocked and sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. A very difficult time for you all. Lots of great times with Paul and family growing up in Thames Road and always remember Paul on our shared birthday. Sending our condolences- Ivan and Brenda
Wayne Marquis and Sarah
So sorry to hear about Scooter. He made us laugh every time we met him. Hoping memories can bring you comfort. Hugs, Wayne and Sarah
Audrey Dakin
To Paul’s family; my sincerest condolences. I went to high school with Scooter and he was a memorable person. He was really funny. Gone far too soon.
Audrey (Adkins) Dakin
Sonja and Les Seiler
Deb and family Condolences on your loss . We have many good memories of Scooter including our trip to Jamaica with the 2 of you
Loraine and Bob Marquis
Deb, Brad, Matt and Family;
We were surprised and saddened when Steve called to inform us
about Scooter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Loraine and Bob
Kevin Stephen
My deepest condolences to the Stewart family. I met Paul many years ago while driving a pea combine. We later both took the electrical technician course at Fanshawe College. We had so many great times together. He was such a great guy to be around!!
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
We are so sorry to hear of Scooter’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Grace Gilfillan
My deepest sympathy Deb to you and Family.
Hugs ,Grace ,
Brian and Cheryl Sullivan
Aunt Margaret and family,
So sad to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories!
Gail Ristau
I was saddened to hear of Paul’s pasiing. He was a great guy. We’ll certainly miss him. My condolences to your family.
June Cooper
Marg and family sending you my deepest sympathy to you all. Cherish your memories.
Lorne & Pat Ballantyne
We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our deepest sympathy
Brian Steele & Benda Hackett Steele
We are sorry for the loss of Paul (Scooter) our deepest sympathy to your Family
old school friend from public school, high school, and college.
Bruce Delbridge
Many condolences from Bruce Delbridge.
Mark Heimrich
Deb, Brad & Bridget, Owen & Justin, Margaret & extended family;
We are very sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. I’ve known Paul since the good ole days at South Huron DHS. Paul always knew how to have a good time and we shared many laughs together. The last number of years he & Deb have been valued customers of our company and the laughs and reflections back to our early days continued.
He will be missed. With sincere sympathy to all of you. RIP Scooter.
Mark & Julie Heimrich,
& staff at Lifetime Water Products.
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences to your family. Cherish the memories.
Kelly Southcott
Deb
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family
Beth Cooper
To Paul’s Family
My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Tammy (Baker) Preszcator
Marg, the Stewart family, Deb and family,
I am very shocked and saddened for your loss of this wonderful, unique fellow. He was quite a character in his own right and brought so much this world and touched so many lives through the places he worked, people he loved. His presence and laughter will be missed by all. Keeping you in my thoughts. Tammy
Carol LeBeau
Marg and family
My sincere condolences on the loss of Paul.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol
Don and Janis Richardson
To Margaret & family, Deb & family
We were very shocked and saddened to hear about Paul..
Sending our sympathy to all of you .
Don & Janis Richardson
Jim and MaryAnne
Deb we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Scooter!
Our condolences to you and your family.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
To all the Stewart family:
We are so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bob & Gail Hodges
Dear Deb, Brad,Matt & family
Our sincere sympathy on the sudden loss of Paul. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Love & Hugs
Bob & Gail
Lynne Dobson
Deb, Margaret and Families,
My sympathies on the loss of Paul. Although I haven’t seen Paul in several years I’ve known him for many as we both attended Usborne Central School. You are in my thoughts and prayers, thinking of you all.
Lynne Dobson
Elizabeth Varley
My condolences to Debbie and family. Paul will certainly be missed at the Ritz Lutheran Villa and Mitchell Nursing Home. Rest In Peace Paul!
Katelyn Bender
My sincere condolences to Paul’s family & friends.
I worked at the Villa and have many fond memories of Paul. I always appreciated his help at the facility and his sense of humour.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Katelyn
Susan and Geoff
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Deb, Brad, Matt and families. So very sorry for your loss of Paul. Gone way to soon.
Hugs!
Jennifer
My sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Paul at RLV. He was a truly kind and funny man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike Higgins
Donna, Ron & Rob, very sorry for the loss of your brother
Gord, Melanie, Evan & Logan Hardie
Gone so fast. We wish you all strength as you go through the tough times. And, we hope that you will soon find peace in your memories of Paul. Hugs to Marg & all of Paul’s family. And big hugs for Deb, Brad, Bridget, Owen & Justin. We will raise a toast to Scooter soon!
Marianne
Dear Deb, Bradley, Matt and your families,
I’m so sorry to hear about Scooter, thinking of you all. I remember all the fun times as a teenager on Simcoe Street and then out at your place in Russeldale.
Scooter certainly knew how to enjoy life!
Keeping you in my thoughts,
~Marianne
Ruth Stuart
Deb and family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My heart breaks for you. Sending our deepest sympathy. Hugs to you all
Ruth Stuart, Jenna & Laura Chappel
Pete and ELaine Kosi & family
We are so saddened to hear about Paul.
We express our heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Margaret, Debbie and all the families.
Cherish the wonderful memories and hold them close to your hearts.
Alberto and Ana Araujo
Matt, Jamie, Lisa, Aidan and Madison
Our condolences to you and your family.
You are in our prayers.
Liz Schieck
SO SO sorry to hear of Paul’s sudden illness and subsequent passing. His quick wit and laughter will be missed. My condolences to Deb; my Aunt Margret and her family.
Betty
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Thinking of the Stewart family. So sorry to hear about Paul’s brief but stormy illness.
I am sure you have many moments of happiness and laughter to cherish.
Ron and Karen Simpson
We were very sorry to hear of Pauls passing , did not realize he had been sick , our sympathy to Debbie and Brad and Matt.
Liz & Bryan Stuckless
Deb, Brad & Bridget, Matt & Lisa and kids;
My heart aches for you all. Anyone who had ever met Scooter will never forget him…ever…. he was truly one of the best and will be so very much missed.
I cannot take or ease the pain away but I will always be here to hug, support and help you live without him.
Our sincerest condolences
Liz & family
Mary Ellen Finlayson
Deb and family,
So sorry to hear about Scooter. He was definitely one of a kind. Thinking of you all.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam
Finlayson
Patti Fuhr
My deepest sympathy Deb to you and your family I always enjoyed chatting with Paul when I worked with him He never complained when you asked him to do something but having coffee breaks with him was fun He would look at you with those devilish eyes and you knew he was going to say something that would make you laugh My thoughts and prayers are with all of you Hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Connie ( Francis) junker
Very sorry to hear the new of Paul passing I just seen him at Mitchell nursing home after many years. Paul was always so smart and very funny to be around . Hope the family can reflect on beautiful memories .
Chelsey Passmore
To Paul’s family,
Sending my condolences to you, during this difficult time. I met Paul while working at the Ritz Villa, and quickly realized he was always good for a laugh. I hope your memories of the good times, help you during the coming days, weeks and months.
Chelsey Passmore
Bob & Carol
Deb am family so sorry to hear about Scooter a man never to be forgotten hugs❤️
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Marg, Deb and family, our sympathy on Paul’s passing. Thoughts are with you all from our family.
KARIN MCDOUGALL
Will be missed, such great memories and stories. Thinking of you Deb at this difficult time.
DAVE KEYS
Deb and Family
I know its long time no see . I was shocked and sorry hear of scooters passing . He was a great guy. My condolences go out to the entire family.
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Marg and family:
We extend our sincere sympathy to you and all of Paul’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Norm & Lori Lauzon
Aunt Margaret & family,
We are saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. Cherish all the memories.
Nancy Hodgert
My deepest sympathy Deb to you and your family Wish I could hug you
Marjie Westerveld
Deb and family ,,,,so sorry to hear of Scoots passing,,,hugs to all of you
John Nedza and Cindy Clay
Sorry to hear about Scooters passing. Our deepest condolences. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
Jim and Donna Parsons
Marg,Deb and family
Our condolences on Scooters passing He will be forever in our thoughts with his laughter, dedication,and knowledge for family and friends. You will always be missed
Lawrence Stevens
Our deepest sympathys Deb.
We didn’t know Scoot was ill.
So sorry all we can give you for now is virtual hugs.
Gail & Lawrence
Anne & Ted Kernick
To Marg & the Stewart family & to Deb
Sincere sympathy as you mourn the loss of Paul. Gone much too soon.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Marg Prout
Margaret and family…..
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Paul. Cherish the
memories.
Paul McRoberts
Deb and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. He will be missed by all.
Our prayers go out to you and your family
Paul and Jean
Tammy Steeper
My most sincere condolences to Deb and Family…….I wish I was there to give you a big hug Deb…Leen will give you one from me. My heart aches for you all….much love being sent your way…..RIP Scooter…..oxoxoxo
John & Elze Groot
Scooter you will be so sadly missed by all of us. Your dry sends of humor to the twinkle in your eyes. For the love you had for Deb & the boys and all the grandchildren! The get togethers will not be the same with out you. Rest in peace! Our sincere condolences to the whole family! May you find peace in knowing that so many people have you in there thoughts and prayers!!!
Alan & Denean Renning
Deb and family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts go to you and your family during this difficult time. We have great memories of Paul in our Junior Farmer days, he was quite the character.
Erin Traquair
Deepest sympathies to Marg, Deb, Matt, Brad and families.
Scooter was a bright light and the world is a darker place without him. We will always think of him fondly.
Thinking of you all,
Erin Traquair & Jamie (Corny) Cornish & family
Rachelle Damen
My condolences to you Deb and family. Paul was a great guy we had many good laughs together. RIP my freind.
Peggy and Ernie Hohner
From the bottom of our hearts we send our condolences to you Deb and the family. He will be missed so much by everyone. Will cherish the memories of this crazy man for ever. Sending love to you my dear.
Vie Inthavong
Deb and family,
So sorry to hear of Scooter’s passing. I met Scooter at the canners. He was always so nice and kind. He always had a story to share and was able to make you laugh, definitely knew how to liven up the party.
Truely a great man.
Thinking of you and your family.
Vie and Steve
Melonie Miller
Margaret & family
Our condolences on the loss of your son Paul … May your memories & family pictures bring you comfort at
this time.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Alvin and Marilyn Taylor
Marg and family
So Sorry to hear of your Son Paul’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Mary jane Parsons
Deb, Brad, Matt and families,
Scooter was a partier to some, and a farmer to others. Well, he was alot of things and they were all precious. I was lucky enough to see more than one side of him. Especially the side that fell in love with Deb, her sons, and eventually the grandchildren they shared.
Happy memories of Scooter and Floyd as they farmed with my brother Jim, and father,Harold.
Miss the old days, our hearts go out to you all.
Maryjane Parsons
Jim Oesch
Deb and family ,
So very sorry to hear of Scooter passing , very sad. He was all of what you said in the obit
Hugs Deb
Barb (Templeman) Hartman
Deb, so sorry to hear about Scooter. He was a one of a kind great guy, and he will be missed.
Cheyenne Mosurinjohn
Deb and family
Sorry to hear of Scooters passing. Sending lots of love to you all. He sure lucked out when he found you and the boy’s Deb, life was good! He sure knew how to have fun and is someone you could never forget. Paul and Coop I’m sure will be back touring those roads in heaven together Now and showing everyone how to have a good time.
Dean Chittock and Family
Deb, I am very sorry to hear about Paul. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences to the entire family……..Pete and Deb
Scott & Karen Eveland
Deb & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Scooters passing. He was quite a guy. We have so many awesome memories, and we will treasure them always. It was an honor to be able to call him our friend. Thinking of you all.
Tanya Dunn
Condolences to all of Paul’s family, we will miss you here at the Villa/MNH
Randy and Heather Bilcke
Deb and family, we are sending heartfelt sympathy. Scooter was one of a kind and would give the shirt off his back, we have many great stories and memories including his crazy dancing skills and that mischievous look when he entered a room. We will miss him dearly.
Cheers Scooter,
Cathy Batten
To Deb & Family
So sorry to hear of Scooter’s passing. My sincere condolences to each of you. Treasure the happier times. I will always remember his laugh and that grin and always a hello from him. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Take care, Special hugs to you Deb. Xo ❤️
Cathy Batten
Kim southcott
So very sorry for your loss Deb and family. Scooter was the life of the party, he will be sadly missed. Condolences to the family.
Rob & Rose Rathwell
Our deepest sympathies Deb to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rob and I have great memories of the gatherings we spent with you guys. Scooter was a very special guy and will always have a special place in our hearts.
Bob & Doris Osgood
So very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and we pray for comfort for all of you during this time of grief.
Brenda and Dave Marshall
Sorry to hear about Scooter he will be missed awesome man
Marilyn Abraham
Yep – Paul will be remembered for his shenanigans!
It was non-stop fun having Paul come for visits, as he was always eager to lead the pack of Schieck cousins his age. From playing tag in the creek or being pretend circus tightrope walkers along the railroad irons or playing hide ‘n seek buck-naked in the hay stack . . . Paul was never short of ideas! And we are just as eager to play along!
As life would have it – sometimes we become consumed far to easily with achieving work and building goals that we miss the everyday wonders of hanging out with those whom we held such fond memories growing up. And I will treasure the few times in the past decade when I was able to physically reconnect with Paul and laugh again ’til tears rolled down my cheek. Some people are good for the soul – and Paul was one of those people for me.
Glenn & Missy Pfaff
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brent and Sharen Dawson
Paul was a great guy. He was always a great neighbour and freind on line 17. We are very sorry for your loss with deepest sympathy.