Stuart Okun

The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. I extend my deepest sympathy to Stuart's family.

Jonah and family,
My thoughts go out to you at this time. May you choose a quality that you value in him and plant that seed in you in some way, so that it will find new expression and continue his spirit of life.

I haven't seen Stuart since our years at Converse Street School in Longmeadow, then Junior High... and what I remember so clearly was how sweet and kind, how smart!!, how "delightful"l he was as a child. I loved when I was in groups with Stuart, or when he sat behind me in third fourth grade. He was just such a darling boy... and I wish I could have known him as an adult. I'm attaching a photo...Stuart is easy to spot in his blue shirt. I'm in a red jumper with white blouse.

I remember Stuart's friendly and compassionate nature, his love of animals, and his ability to always see the best in life. A true loss for all who ever knew him, even briefly. His stories to me over 30 years back about his enjoyment of hiking in Hawaii left me with a desire to visit.