Peacefully, with his family at his side at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Residence on Monday, February 26, 2018 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Frieda M. (James) Stewart (2009). Dear father of Sharron and Heinz Jansel of London, Bev Stewart of Guelph, Shirley Stewart of Ilderton, Charlene and Ken Carruthers of Port Franks and Michael Stewart of Ilderton, Brian Gailling of British Columbia and Sheila and Brian Kelly of Nairn. Dear grandfather of Chris and Sarah, Matt and Angie; Dustin and Jen, Rebecca; Tara and Andrew, Chad and MacKenna, Marissa and Steve; Reece, Liam; Tyler and Luke. Proud great-grandfather of Decklan, Nathan, Rylyn, Nicholas, Marshall, Lawson and Eric. Dear brother-in-law of Eileen Crowe of London and Colin Bailey of Melrose. Predeceased by his son Jerry (2009), sisters Nettie, Gwen, Jaunita and Margaret, and brothers Jim, Glen, John, and George (Pete). Art will be sadly missed by all of the Stewart and James families. The Stewart family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful care of their dad at both Seasons, Strathroy and more recently at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Residence.
Friends and family may gather at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, March 12th at 1:30 PM for a celebration of Art’s life that will begin at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations to Telfer Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Doug & Linda Scott
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Stewart Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kelly
We are sending our sincere condolences, you are all in our thoughts.
Kelly, Larry Miles and girls
Gerald & Brenda Lenders
Charlene, Ken and the Stewart Family,
We will always remember Art for his kind and gentle nature, but more so for his infectious smile. Death can never take a good man away. During this time of grief, may you all find comfort in the happy memories of a life well lived.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Gerald & Brenda
Sue Kiernan and Family
Dear Ken Charlene and Family
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to everyone. Art was a wonderful man and always smiling!
Dr Ray and Marion Meredith
Always enjoyed Art as well as Frieda and the rest of the family that I knew over the many years.
Trusting for God’s Comfort and Care
Mary Loft
My sincere condolences to all the family.
May your many treasured memories bring comfort and peace.
Catharine Harrison
Sincere sympathy to the Stewart Family– I visited with Art a few times when he was at Seasons Strathroy. He was always in good spirits but ones health can change quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. Catharine (Stewart) Harrison.
Peter and Kori Dymond
Char, Ken and Family-Our deepest condolences- Art was a gem of a man, that always welcomed everyone with a smile. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love and support around you.
You’re in our thoughts.
Heather Bice
Dear Sharron, Bev, Shirley, Charlene, Mike, Brian and Sheila and your families
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of a wonderful man, your Dad. He was so kind, generous, caring and had the most wonderful sense of humour. My Mom and Dad always enjoyed working with your Dad. Knowing Art all my life I had to pleasure to get to know him better when he would come to visit Nettie at Countryside Manor and also he made our last few Christmases at Countryside so memorable and will never be forgotten. Art always had a smile on his face. He will be sadly missed by the many hearts he touched. I am sure the wonderful memories you have of your parents in your hearts will help you get through this most difficult time.
My hearts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Heather Bice
Greg & Lina
We remember Art’s engaging smile and warm laughter. Our condolences to Charlene and Ken and their families. Thinking of you all as you mourn your loss and celebrate the life of your father.
Glenn-Sharleen Phillips
Our condolences to the Stewart family.Always enjoyed visiting Art
He always had a smile on his face and happy to visit.Cherish the memories.
DEB A ANDREWS
Ken, Charlene and family
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy to all of you and the entire Stewart family.
Art had a wonderful life and a loving family to surround him throughout, may you always cherish your life time of memories and keep them close to your heart.
Deb and Rob Andrews and family
Clare & Wendy Bloomfield
Our condolence to all of the Stewart family. Art was a great neighbour, always wore a smile and ready for a chat. He will be missed by all friends and family.
Charlotte Stewart
Uncle Art was very loved and will be missed dearly. I’ll miss his contagious smile and the warmth he brought to all family gatherings ❤️ Rest In Peace
Louise and Ken Needham
Thinking of you cousins, and your families at this sad time. As the last of Mom’s brothers and sisters, Uncle Art was larger than life.
Tony & Veda Van Galen
To the Stewart Families;
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time.
We always enjoyed the times spent with Art.
He will definitely be missed by everyone.
Verda and Gary Keays
To the Stewart Family … our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time! We know Art will be missed but memories will hold him near in your hearts always. He was such a gentle and kind man and I always enjoyed our chats when he picked up the boys at school or having them with him at the restaurant. Peace be with you now and always. Verda and Gary Keays
art cooney and arlene fulton
He waas a wonderful man our thoughts and prayers go out to the family arlene and art
Donna & Doreen
So sorry to all our cousins, to hear about your Dad!! Our condolences from the Charltons
Debbie Heffernan
The Stewart family: Art will be sadly missed, as a father, grandfather, and forever neighbour. Always friendly, with either a kind word or ready for an animated discussion of local and world events!
Debbie Heffernan on behalf of Thelma and the Nixey family.
Bonnie. Densmore Geens
Charlene and Ken, I am so sorry for loss. I realized when my Dad passed you are never old enough to lose a parent. I, also, now realize that all the fabulous memories I made,with both my parents helped me through that loss. Continue to draw and feel warmth from the memories, hug each other and remember the love and the good times.
Always thinking of you.
Bonnie Densmore Geens
Leslie Gillis
Char, Ken and family: Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending our deepest condolences. Leslie & Fabian Gillis
Kim Miles
Uncle Art was a true gem and he will be missed. Thinking of you all!! Love, Kim, Jessi & Bill Miles
Joan Taylor
Sorry for your lost. Let your good memories comfort you in the coming weeks.
Rick and Patti Bedard
Dear Charlene and Ken and to the Rest of the Stewart family. So sorry for the loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayers for your family during a difficult time.
Petra O'Neal
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Thinking of you. Hugs
Chelsey wilson
Every time we saw Art he had a smile on his face. The world lost a great man. Heaven gained a man who knew how to have a good time!
“Cheers” to Grandpa Art.
Love Chels, Matt, Landen & Lily.
Gary and Carol Herr
Our sincere condolences to Ken and Charlene and family, as well as all of the Stewart family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have many great memories of Art at family functions. So sorry to hear of Art’s passing.
Kelly Mead
Thank you for bringing us together around your table sheila. I feel very lucky to have been able to meet this wonderful man!also lucky To witness how wonderful of a relationship your boys had with him, I know he will be missed.
I know how special you all were to him. Condolences from all of us to your family!
Elaine McNair Charlton
Our condolences to the Stewart Families. Art was the last member of the large Stewart family. We visited him recently, he was cheerful and wanted to talk, and pass on some old family information. Our sympathy from all the McNair Families
Harry andElaine Hardy
Our Sincere sympathy , our thoughts and prayers are with your families. Art was a good community man, easy to talk to and always willing to help. Harry and Elaine Charlton Hardy
Erna Joyce
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of your father’s passing. Art was an amazing friend and a great man.
Anna and Tom McInerney
Shirley, Charlene & Ken and all of Art’s family. You will be in our prayers as you remember and celebrate your Dad’s life. I never got to meet him, but all that I am reading here speaks of what a wonderful person he was.
Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father – quite a life!
Pat Trist
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
Art was a very special world citizen.
Many nice memories.
Chris & Sarah Glavin
Sheila, Brian & Boys
We are sorry to hear of you Dad & Grandfathers passing. Keep your memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time.
Helga and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. We remember some very fun times over the years both in the insulation jobs and just having coffee at the kitchen table., he will be sadly missed.
Our deepest condolences.
Bob & Lucie Brownrigg
Shirl & family so sorry for your lost. Love always Bob & Lucie Brownrigg.
Art was the first Santa Clause our Lucas ever saw for real. He was an amazing man.
Meagan, Tyler and the boy McGregor
Uncle Art will be missed very much!! Big man with an even bigger heart! I remember mom taking us kids out every march break and we would end up at the sugar shack for pan cakes. Thoughts and love to the family!
Marty Karen Van Praet
Thinking of you and wishing you peace at this difficult time
Jim Shipley
My condolences to Art’s family .Art,his siblings and parents were my neighbors for many years.They were great neighbors and always friendly and willing to help if needed. I had the opportunity of visiting with Art 3 weeks ago and he was his usual great happy person. Mayhe rest in peace…JIm