William Robert STUART

04/15/1926 - 03/04/2020

STUART, William Robert 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.