STEWART BULL Obituary
STEWART HASTINGS BULL (1916-2003) Teacher, soldier, author, historian, churchman, and loving family man. Born in Windsor, Ontario, died peacefully at home in Toronto on November 17, leaving Doris, his loving wife of 55 years, dear daughters Catherine (Richard Gold) and Muriel (Kenneth Olsen) and his adored grandchildren, Laura, Susanna and James. Predeceased by brothers, Henry Bull Q.C. and the Rev. Edgar Bull, and sister Jane Dobrota R.N. A World War II veteran who served with the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, he was severely wounded in Normandy in 1944. He will be remembered first and foremost as a lively and inspiring teacher of History and English at Walkerville Collegiate, the University of Toronto Schools, and the Faculty of Education, U. of T. He encouraged generations of stu- dents, and dedicated boundless ener- gy to school spirit, cadets, debating and dramatics. He was regimental historian, museum curator and Council member with the Queen's York Rangers of Toronto. A committed Anglican, he was active in parish work and community outreach at St. Thomas's and All Saints' Kingsway Churches. Stewart was a steady leader who shared his love of people, creative spirit, and enthusiasm for life with all he knew. Sincere thanks to Dr. Swartz, Dr. Preobrazenski, Olive, Audrey, Karen, and to Colonel Michael Stevenson, for their care and support. Visitation at Turner and Porter Funeral Home, Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. on Friday Nov. 21 from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. All Saints' Kingsway Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. at Prince Edward Rd. Memorial donations to the C.N.I.B., Médecins sans Frontières or All Saints' Kingsway Church.
Published by The Globe and Mail on Nov. 20, 2003.