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Stuart Ross Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Stuart Ross
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88 Entries
Lauren Lyerla
June 28, 2025
Dorothy, I'm so sorry for your loss and for the boys' loss of their dad. I lost track of you so many years ago, after you moved from STL. I am going through old papers and found your Chrismakkah letter of 2004, and I again took to the interwebs to look for you. I hope you see this, and I hope you remember me. My son James played with your boys. They were so little! Your message here from a couple of years ago said the boys were doing well as young adults. I'm so glad to read that. Again, I'm so so sorry to read of Stu's passing.
- Lauren Lyerla ([email protected])
Joe Rando
January 8, 2024
Stuart's memory and legacy are alive and well in my heart! Continued strength and inspiration to you, Dorothy. I hope to meet Zachary and Camden one day...yours and Stuart's true legacy!
Liz
January 4, 2024
Forever in our hearts.
Dorothy Ross
March 31, 2023
Thank you so much to everyone who has posted here over the years. Your messages continue to provide us comfort and support. Zachary and Camden are grateful to all friends and family who have helped to keep Stuart's memory alive and present. They have each managed to survive our great loss and actually thrive throughout childhood and early adulthood, thanks to our amazing support system. We continue to miss our beloved Stuart, and we cherish the memories and all the ways that he continues to influence our lives. Thanks to all for helping us to honor him!
Mike Zhang
January 14, 2023
Stuart Andrew Ross, you left this land way TOO SOON. Continue to miss you, your humor, your work, and your friendship.
Mike Zhang
February 3, 2013
Stuart, just saw this... I miss you...
Deb Desjardins
December 22, 2008
Dear Dorothy - I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear the news about Stu from Joe Rando. We had lost touch a few years ago and I had been thinking about him and trying to find him again. His passing much too soon had to be difficult for you and the boys. I have 2 boys myself and you are in my thoughts. Please send your address as I'd like to stay in touch with you and catch up with how you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb Desjardins
Martha Simpson
December 20, 2008
Dear Dorothy,
I don't know if you keep up with this site anymore. I just found out about Stu from Joe Rando. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember the two of you at Y camp. So cute at the dances! I hope you are doing better each day.
Averyl Hill
December 20, 2007
I am late in finding out about Stu. I just got off the phone with the University of Maine alumni locator service and they broke the news to me.
I was a friend of Stuart's in college. I met him when we had a free health screening in our dorm, and he was a screener. We somehow started talking about music and it turned out we had the same taste for alternative tunes. He was a huge Ramones fan. We spent time together listening to my large collection of music, talking and laughing a lot. He was always a gentleman, very funny and kind.
I was going through some old letters earlier this week and I found a card he had sent me many years ago. He was very happy, living in Boston, and wrote about how ecstatic he was because he had seen a rare performance of the Ramones. He also jokingly asked if he owed me money for that great bootleg tape I had made him in college. I was brought back to those fun times and knew I had to look him up. I was shocked when I heard the news and very very sad.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Brian Lavan
July 5, 2007
Dear Dorothy
I only just found out about losing Stu. I am so so sorry. I was at the ADA in Chicago at the end of June and I was looking for him because that was where we always meet up. Needless to say the bottom dropped out of my world when I heard the news from one of his former Pfizer colleagues that I happened to bump into. I called Michelle that evening and we were both pretty shook up I can tell you. I have been thinking about him a lot. Stu was such a great friend and colleague to me when we were together in the Lienhard lab. I will always remember his funny sense of humour. I never laughed as hard as I did whenever he would suddenly burst out with some quote from his favourite movie or television show (Seinfeld or The Simpsons or Sid and Nancy or whatever it was). I will really miss that laugh. He was such a hard working guy he really blew me away with his energy and enthusiasm but he would always find time for tennis and morning and evening walks with you and the dogs (Michelle and I often passed you guys as we drove to and from work). I remember meeting up with him at the ADA in Philadelphia several years ago and he was telling me how much he was hating being there because he was missing the kids. He really hated to be away from them. I can only imagine the pain you must all be feeling. I remember distinctly our last night in Hanover before setting out on our cross country drive to San Francisco. We were pretty emotional about leaving and you and Stu offered to put us up for the night and bought us pizza and waited until 10 O Clock in the evening for us to come over because we hadn't finished cleaning up our apartment. Stu had rented a movie for us to watch. Yep it was National Lampoons Vacation perfect preparation for our upcoming trip. It was just so typically Stu. Generous and giving and above all FUNNY. He was my friend and I will miss him. Please call us and let us know how you and the boys are doing. Our number is 415 664 2894.
Michelle Kuhne
July 5, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I am so sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. Sorry doesn't begin to describe how sad I feel. Brian just found out about Stuart at the ADA meeting in Chicago. He had been looking forward to meeting up with Stuart and instead was devastated by the shocking news. We are so very sorry. We have such wonderful memories of the times the four of us were together at Dartmouth. You and your boys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy Gardella
February 23, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I received the news of Stuart's passing last Friday. My initial reaction was one of anger. I was angry that he was taken from you and your family and everyone else who loved him. I was also upset with myself for not being more diligent in staying in touch with Stuart.
I grew up with Stuart at the Maine State YMCA Camp and he was my best friend during those years. We spent a lot of time playing tennis and basketball together. He always conducted himself with class and was a tough competitor. We never let our competitive natures get in the way of our friendship.
During our years at the Y Camp, I remember Stuart having a Grey's Anatomy book and being interested in science. I was excited and proud to learn of his academic and professional achievements. With all his success, it's refreshing to read about Stuart keeping his sense of humor and being the same Stuart I remember.
I got together with Stuart in the mid-nineties to hit some tennis balls and catch up. We always seemed to do our best socializing on the tennis court. Stuart will always be in my memories and I'll never forget him.
If your boys ever want to speak to someone who knew Stuart well in those years, let me know. It would be my honor.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Randy Gardella
Sean David
February 17, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.
I have missed you both very much for the
last ten years and am grateful for the kindness of your and Stu's friendship. Stu was a lovely guy and he will be missed deeply by so many.
Please do inform me of anything I can do to help now or in the future.
Warmest regards,
Sean
Lynn Wasnak
February 2, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I can't get you and your situation out of my mind, after meeting you for the first time today. How sad for you and your children, to lose someone so promising and clearly, so beloved - much too soon. It had to be difficult for you to conduct tests etc. but you did a great job, from my perspective. & I've actually remembered more of those obnoxious designs than I could earlier!
Thank you for giving of your self and your skills and consideration to me during your most stressful time. My sincere wishes for healing for you & your children. I hope I will hear from you again.
Joe Rando
February 1, 2007
Dorothy,
This news makes me so, so sad. Although it's been over 15 years since I last talked to Stu, I consider him a special friend in my life. I knew Stu for many years at YMCA Camp in Maine. We were kids there together. We grew up there together. We were trouble-makers there together. We went snipe hunting there together. We were counselors there together. We were tennis instructors there together. And later we were high school rivals...he at Biddeford, me at Lewiston High School.
I want to share a quick story that I hope everyone will appreciate and you'll share with your boys. I met Stu one summer at camp and we became friends. As campers, Stu and I took our share of ribbing and teasing because we were both, shall I say, "a bit pudgy"! One day, Stu got sick off the porch of the dining hall right after lunch. Well, as you can imagine, that only increased the teasing he had to endure. But even as a kid at summer camp, Stu never got angry or got mad at the kids that were teasing him. I never understood that. Well, the next summer, Stu showed up at camp as a handsome, fit, strapping young lad. (I was still a tad pudgy!) But his attitude never changed. He remained as much of a great buddy to everyone as he had always been. And he inspired me to get myself in shape, but more importantly, he showed me (even at the age of 10 or 11) how to be a great friend.
I hold every memory of Stu dearly in my heart. He made me laugh like I have not laughed since. Everyone PLEASE go look in the photo album at the Christmas '06 picture and tell me that is not the quintessential Stu smile! And keep in mind, it's been over 15 years since I last saw Stu, and that smile is the same!
Stu is a great, great person taken from us too soon. Dorothy, you and your boys and everyone close to Stu are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Rando
Peter Rogers
February 1, 2007
Dorothy,
I was so stunned and saddened to hear about Stuart. He was a friend and a wonderful person. Stuart, you and I grew up at the YMCA Camp and he later became my "CIT and JC" and managed to keep me out of trouble - most of the time. I will always remember Stuart for his great sense of humor, contagious smile and kind words. I will miss him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete
missy rickard
January 29, 2007
dorothy
im so sorry about your loss.
if there is anything i can do please ask. love missy
Hillary & Philip Kennedy
January 19, 2007
Dear Dorothy, Camden & Zachary,
I was deeply sadened and equally shocked to hear of Stu's passing. We have only wonderful recollections of your time here in Ct. Our many tennis matches where Stu will always be known as not just a wonderful player but a true gentelman on the court. He sure could slice that drop shot just when you thought you had him, always executed with a sly smile and athletic finess.
His complete devotion and love of his family was clear, his eyes shown bright when the boys were mentioned and the spirit of you two together was a joy.
I will remember Stuart with humor and great respect. He was a wonderful, charming and smart man who was taken too soon. God bless you all and may you find comfort in each other. Tons of love, Hillary & Philip Kennedy Madison Ct.
Jan Brissette
January 18, 2007
Dear Dorothy, Zachary, and Camden,
I have laughed and cried through this guestbook (stupidilin? reading children's stories to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies? only Stu could come up with this stuff!) I have spent many days trying to grasp the concept that Stu's life was cut short. I imagine you're still struggling to understand this reality as well. It's painful.
And yet I'm constantly reminded that Stu was committed to making life amusing. I saw his humor and mischievious spirit often, but have loved hearing some of the humorous stories from others. He was kind and fun and so engaged in and enthusiastic about life and happiness.
From the depths of my heart and soul, I pray for you to feel Stu's constant presence in your lives and for the days that pass to lighten your hearts and give you many opportunities to laugh again, heartily and frequently. I think Stu would wish the same.
You are never far from my thoughts. Love, Jan Brissette
Mark Bolanowski
January 18, 2007
Dear Dorothy, Zachary, and Camden,
I worked with Stu during his time at Pharmacia. He was full of energy and life and always pushed the limits of possibility. I often thought his ideas too far out there, and marveled at how he proved me wrong. His can do attutude was contagious and it was a joy to be around him.
When a breeze plays among leaves
like a whisper,
when sunlight warms
like a hug,
when petals brush skin
like a kiss,
that’s his handprint on your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark
Seth Crosby
January 16, 2007
Dear Zachary and Camden,
I have a sad story to tell you, but the ending is good.
When I was a little boy, I had a friend whose dad died in a car crash. So it was a real surprise. It was like my friend just woke up one day, and his dad was gone. All the adults were acting sad and crazy. They kept saying things to him that didn’t help at all. His mom was so sad she could barely cook food. They ate a lot of Dominos pizza. He was sad too and he was afraid and he was worried about him mom and he was mad. He was really sad and really mad that God had taken away his dad. He was mad at everybody because nobody was helping just saying a bunch of stuff that didn’t help. He even got mad at me and punched me and ran away. He called me the next day and told me he was sorry.
So here’s the thing. You guys might feel a lot of different things other than sad. You might feel mad and worried like my friend. Or you might feel crazy or like you are having a bad dream. The thing is, no matter what you are feeling, it’s ok to feel these things because you are people, and people feel a whole bunch of things when their dad dies – not just sad. So it’s ok to feel all the different things you are feeling.
And here is the good part that I promised you. No matter what bad things you are feeling, it will get better. You will feel better. It probably won’t happen tomorrow or in a few days. But in some weeks you will start to feel better. The bad feelings don’t last forever. They start to go away. You are always going to feel a little bad when you remember your dad, just not really bad all the time like you do now. And one day you will start laughing again and having fun. It will happen; I promise you. It happened with my friend. It happened with me after my dad died.
So just feel the bad feelings. Don’t try to pretend that they are not there. If you feel sad, be sad. If you feel mad, be mad. That helps. The feelings have to get out of your body…and after a while you run out of the bad feelings and that’s when you start to feel better.
OK, bye. You can email me if you want.
David Ross
January 16, 2007
For those of you who missed the Memorial Service I want to share with you a story that occurred when Stuart was a child. He had just learned to read. I returned home from college and I asked him what was his name. He replied “Arty the Smarty”. I learned the day before his memorial service that Arty the Smarty is a children’s book about a little fish that wanted to make a big splash and ended up doing so. Stuart earlier obtained that book from the internet according to Dottie. I guess he read it as a child. That described my brother…a little fish who made a big splash.
Nick and Laura (Pascale) Zaino
January 16, 2007
Dear Dorothy and family,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Stu was such a kind, warm and engaging person and he will be sorely missed. Although we only had the privilege of knowing him for a short time, we are very thankful for the memories we have (especially brunch with santa and Megan and Jordan's birthday pool party.)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Lesley Pascale
January 15, 2007
Dear Dorothy, Zachary and Camden,
We are so saddended that Stu has passed away. Such a vibrant, sharing, witty and brilliant man will never be expunged from our memories. It was a particular joy for us to have shared a small and fleeting part of your lives. We love you and the children and will always cherish Stu's memory. He gave us far more than we knew.
We especially remember with love and affection the times that we spent together when we would "break bread" (Stu's words). You prepared a meal that only you could and Stu did the clean up. We saw during those lovely times the bond that you and Stu shared and the devotion and dedication that Stu demonstrated for you and Zachary and Camden. We pray that such memories will help to sustain you. We embrace you and want to be with you as quickly as possible. Pat and Lesley
Kristina Vail
January 15, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ross and Boys,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers. Please give my best to Zachary and let him know I am thinking about him.
Kristina Vail
Nils Bergenhem
January 14, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
Please accept my deepest condolences. We lost a great scientist and a fantastic person with the unbelievably untimely death of Stu. Nothing was impossible for Stu in the lab; he always did whatever it took to get the job done. Yet, he always had time for his friends and family. Few people can live up to Stu’s standards, and I am proud to have worked with Stu at IDD.
He will be greatly missed.
Bob Ascanio
January 13, 2007
Dorothy,
I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was Stu's room mate at DTD UMaine....Bob Ascanio. I live in Biddeford, ME. My cell#450-1300 if you want to talk. Your in our prayers. Bob
Barbara Greenwald
January 13, 2007
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
Love,
Barbara Greenwald
Jean Adamus
January 12, 2007
Stu was a class act. My deepest sympathy to you and the boys.
Terri Jones
January 12, 2007
Dottie,
Howard and I are still shocked to hear about Stu. We were talking about how many people come in and out of your life all the time. Some people make a huge impact and Stu was definately one of those. He was a great scientist, fun to work with, and most importantly a great friend. I knew I could always look to him for guidance or advice and in between the seriousness was always a smart remark that would remind me not to take life too seriously. I have some great memories of working with him at IDD and some fun and interesting conversations during some long runs together.
He was a great man who will be missed in so many ways. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that we are thinking about you.
Howard and Terri Jones
Robert Sweeney
January 12, 2007
Dear Ross Family:
I also had the pleasure of knowing Stu through Thursday night tennis. I will always remember that Stu was a fierce competitor, avid sportsman, gracious oponent, generous, humerous, and a true pleasure to know. My heart goes out to you at this time!
Guy & Louise Hackman
January 12, 2007
Dorothy,
We were extremely sorry to hear about Stuart. You and the boys are in our prayers.
Carol Rorick
January 12, 2007
Dear Doro,Zack and Camden,
I am so very sorry and shocked that words just can't express the way I feel. I wish that I'd been able to be there for you and the Memorial Service. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of Love Mom (Grandma)
Jennifer Savrann
January 12, 2007
Dear Dorothy,Zach and Camden,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have very fond memories of your visits and especially Hanukkah, two wasps making latkes! We intend to make sure that we see you soon. Zach and Camden, although we will miss your Dad his spirit and kindenss live on with you.
With much love,
Jen,Russ,Beth and Lindsay Savrann
Christine Conte
January 11, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I regret I never had the chance to meet Stuart, but have heard so many wonderful things about him. Every time I see your beautiful family photos on the Annett fridge, my heart aches for you and the boys. This came as such a shock. You, Zachary, and Camden are in my thoughts and prayers, and I wish you strength in this difficult time.
Patricia and Anthony Rorick
January 11, 2007
Dorothy,
Uncle Tony and I are so sorry that we aren't able to be there with you and the boys. Stu will be with us forever. He was loved so much by so many that he lives in our hearts.
Janet Clawitter
January 11, 2007
Dear Dorothy and sons,
I worked with Stu at Pharmacia. The last time I saw him was when we said our goodbye's in 2003. He was out of sight but not out of mind and I fully expected to cross paths with him again.
Memories of Stu:
*The Onion - he'd post THE funniest articles
*3T3 cells
*Mary and I shared this thought -- coming into lab after a long run or trip to gym and asking people for hugs. Uh..no..but thanks anyway.
*The Answer Man -- his door was always open
*Some dumb jokes but mostly on the mark FUNNY!
*Ford Escort -- I passed a Ford Escort on the way to work today, thought of Stu, and almost missed the exit.
*A Family Man -- I do believe that he cherished every minute with his family.
I am deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you and your boys in my thought and prayers.
Nida Napawan
January 11, 2007
Dear Dottie and Boys,
My heart goes out to all of you. I had worked with Stu at Pharmacia in the office across the hall from him. I always knew there was a funny joke or one-liner waiting for me across the hall when he was there. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Hubie Ballard
January 11, 2007
Dorothy, Zach, and Cam,
We are so sad for your loss. Stu was a great husband, father, collegue, golfer, poker player, paint-baller and friend. We will miss him so!!!
Hubie, Jennifer, Jacob and Jacqueline Ballard
Hollie Swanson
January 11, 2007
Dear Dorothy:
We will miss Stu very much. He was wonderful to work with. My heart goes out to you and the boys.
Karl Rickard
January 11, 2007
Dorothy, I'm terribly saddened by the sudden news of Stuart's departure and my heart goes out to you and Zach and Camden. I wish I could be there tonight to say goodbye to him one last time. (I just couldn't take time off from work and if Stuart was here right now he would smile and say, "So, are you going to quit your job?" And I would reply "No, I'm just not going to go in anymore." And we would both laugh.
Stuart was a great guy and a great friend. He was always there when you needed him. No matter what. I'll never forget the fun times we had together, going for walks with the kids and the dogs, our weekly movie night (Office Space was the best), our frequent trips to "The Man Store" (Home Depot) which was usually just an excuse to get the world's best hotdog, the night you and Michelle were both out of town and we snuck out to see a Kiss tribute band...
I can't begin to list all the ways he touched our lives and all the fond memories that I have. He had the sharpest wit of anyone around and for the past two days I've heard nothing but his funny comebacks ringing in my ear.
As you know, our kids absolutely adored Stuart, and he will be greatly missed by us all.
Phil and Karen Bernard
January 11, 2007
Dorothy, Zach, and Cam,
We are devastated at the loss of such an amazing guy. He took on every part of life with passion and a sense of humor. I'll never forget the famous "grant-writing" outfit he would come to work in. He was a great husband, father, and colleague.
Keith Mostov
January 11, 2007
Dear Dottie,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Stu's passing. We have such great memories of when Stu was in the lab, both in Cambridge and in SF. We had just gotten a card from him, with a picture of you and the boys. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Love
Keith and Emily
Jack Srebnik
January 11, 2007
Dorothy - I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Stu through tennis and rememeber him most for his cheerfulness and good humor. My sincerest condolences.
Stuey in St. Louey '03
January 11, 2007
Stu's Big Chief Grant writing headress
January 11, 2007
Halloween '06
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Christmas '06
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KY Derby party '06
January 11, 2007
Victoria Schreier
January 11, 2007
Dorothy, Zach and Camden, I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you constantly and wish I could help you at this time of need. I am always available to you to talk, visit, cry, whatever you feel up to...call me if you want to. I am so saddened by your loss and know that only time can lessen your pain. You are such a wonderful woman, Dorothy. I am so proud to have you as my friend. Love to you.
Jim Casanova
January 11, 2007
Dear Dorothy, Zach and Cam,
I can't tell you how sad we were to hear about Stu's passing. He was like a younger brother to me in a lot of ways, and we took great pride in watching him grow from a kid fresh out of college into a terrific scientist, husband and father. He had an infectious enthusiasm for everything that made everyone around him happier. We'll miss him terribly, but he'll always be in our hearts.
Our most heartfelt condolences,
Jim and Robbie
Michael Fare
January 11, 2007
Dear Dorothy:
We’re all in shock here at IPD. Stu was a great person to have on the team: he was smart, he was unflappable under pressure, and he could have the most absurdist take on life and science. For all of his kidding around, there was never any doubt about his commitment to his work. He worked hard, but he also had a great sense of how important his family was.
So when I remember Stu, I’ll think of him in his office late in the afternoon, looking at IC50 data or creating what he called “Sharpie Science,” while some Indie rock is blaring and his big black shoes--I think they might have been Eccos—are propped up on a chair, with pictures of The Donnas on his wall. He was one of a kind, and we will all miss him.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Warmest regards,
Portia Simpson
January 11, 2007
Dorothy & Family,
My sincerest, heartfelt condolences on the passing of Stu. I was his admin support at Pfizer and enjoyed working for him. This is such a shock and so unbelievable. His sudden passing is a reminder that life is so fragile and fleeting and that we should cherish every moment. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martin A Nuterangelo
January 11, 2007
so sorry stu was my main man at IBA my condolances Marty
Susan, Tim, Ashley, & Sidney Worline
January 10, 2007
Dear Dottie,
We know we only got to spend the day with you and the family with Steve and Julie, but we are blessed that we had the chance to meet Stu and the boys. I am sure we will see you in the future. We will be praying for you.
The Worline Family
Kevin & Ellen Cowell
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy, We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of our dear Stu. He was such a great part of our children's lives, having known them since they were babies. He had this wonderful way of pushing his and our boys on the swings and saying "See you later!" He was always so hysterically funny, but never sarcastic. Ellen fondly remembers how he would openly critique desserts at a potluck in a technical sort of way. The first day I met Stu we had lunch at Home Depot. I knew immediately that he would be one of my best friends. Stu helped us move into our house. He named our cat Roxanne. He taught me that you can read any children's book to the tune of The Beverly Hillbillies. I read once that you should spend time with people that you want to be like. That's why I spent time with Stu. He will be so terribly missed.
Sarah Rickard (6)
January 10, 2007
Dear Zack and Camden,
I am sorry that your dad died. You are our best friends and we love you.
Love, Sarah
Sean & Julie McIntosh
January 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ross & Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Stuart's passing. We had the pleasure of getting to know him through our USTA tennis league. His smile was contagious, and one-liners kept Julie in stiches. He will be dearly missed both on and off the court.
Donna Guralski
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I was so sorry and shocked to hear of Stu's death. Stu was a great guy, quick with the smile and even quicker with his witty remarks. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with him at IBA. Please accept my condolences to you and your family and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Southland Christian Church
January 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ross,
We're saddened for your loss and that of your sons. I called on Monday evening to check on you and credit the heart of a KODA staff person for providing your number to contact. When I didn't hear back I feared I would be intruding if I kept calling. Our prayers are with you and please let us know how we can help you in this time of grief.
Your Friends at Southland Christian Church-Andy Newton
April Harvey
January 10, 2007
So sorry to hear about Stu. I worked with him in Branford, Ct. I didn't know him very well but he was always freindly and had something funny to say. My heart goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort in your time of need. God Bless you and the family.
Marian Wenck
January 10, 2007
Oh Captain, My Captain,
How stunned we were to hear about Stu. What a terrible loss for you, your boys and for all of us whose lives have been cheered by knowing you both. Please know that we are missing you, sending you much love and hugs and prayers.
Fondly,
Bart Haigh
January 10, 2007
Dear Dottie and boys,
Stu was a gift to all of us and he will be missed greatly. Stu always thought of others and with his love for life he affected all those around him. His contributions to the world of science and the many people he influenced during his career will live on forever. I am proud to call Stu one of my best friends and will miss him. I am really sorry for your loss and would be honored if I can do anything to help, Bart
Jan Wasley
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
Please accept the condolences of myself and Vernagh. The death of Stu is a great loss to everyone but must be especially hard for you and his family. I remember Stu very fondly as a great guy both personally as a fantastic colleague who loved his science but loved his wife and family even more. Professionally as a scientist Stu had rare talents and his untimely loss is a tragedy that is hard to comprehend. He will be sorely missed.
David Beauchemin
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy and Family,
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have been playing tennis with Stu for many years on Thursday nights in Milford. It was always a pleasure to have him on the same court. The moments I will cherish most is when Stu and I played doubles together in the Hartford 4.5 USTA league two years ago and went undefeated (10-0)..... Stu wouldn't have it any other way. He will surely be missed.
Jane Marsh
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy-
I was so saddened to hear the news of Stu's passing through Nick and Hazel. I was at Dartmouth and fondly recall the 'stupidilin' protein and Stu's warm smile. My heart goes out to you and your boys. Stay well
Fondly,
Jane Marsh
keyvan Mahboubi
January 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your lost. I have lost a great friend. My life is not the same without Stu. He will always be in my heart. He was funny, smart, and more importantly , he was a great father. I will miss him as long as I live.
keyvan
Melissa Trippeer
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy,
I am so deeply sad for you, my dear friend. I cannot understand this. You are close to my heart and in my prayers. May God's love enfold you now and always.
Love,
Melissa
Sabire Ozcan
January 10, 2007
Dear Dorothy & Family,
I was very shocked to hear of your loss. I met Stu the first time as a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis when he started working for Monsanto and was very excited to have him as a colleague here at the University of Kentucky. He was a great scientist and a great colleague. He will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lisa Arrigo
January 10, 2007
Dorothy, Zach and Camden,
Words cannot express how very saddened and shocked I was to hear of Stu's death. It was a privlege to work with him at IBA and be able to call him a friend. I will always remember his smile and his wonderful, wicked sense of humor. I hope it brings you comfort in the coming days to know how many hearts Stu touched and that this place will never be quite the same without him.
Wishing you courage and strength,
Cheryl Pruitt
January 10, 2007
Dottie,
I am so sorry to hear about Stu. I worked with him in St. Louis at Monsanto/Pharmacia/Pfizer - Nice guy. I really enjoyed knowing him. My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
Albert Kraus
January 10, 2007
Dorothy: So sorry to hear the news. I fondly remember a lot of good tennis with Stu and a lot of good times with you, Stu, and the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward through this difficult time. Sorry to be out of country just now so Jan, who would normally be flying to Kentucky, is a bit occupied with the cold ridden kids.
Alissa Hamilton (IPD)
January 10, 2007
Dear Dottie,
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Stu. I have so many fond memories of working with Stu. My heart is aching for you as a friend, a wife and a mother. May you and your boys find comfort in each other and in your precious memories of your life with Stu. Hang on to those memories and keep them alive for Zach and Cam.
I know nothing can help with the pain but the passing of time. Please know that I'm here thinking of you, praying for you and crying for you.
Wishing you peace as you deal with your terrible loss and hoping that Zach and Cam's hugs will give you the love, strength and courage you’ll need to carry on.
With much love and sorrow,
Michael Murphy
January 10, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Stuart was a great scientist and colleague. Since he was here for only a short time, we only had a few opportunities to spend time with him, but he has left a positive and lasting impression on all of us. Our thoughts are with you.
Dan Noonan
January 10, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ross and Family,
I knew your husband and father through work here at the university. He was an excellent colleague and friend. He was also one of the few people I know that played golf as bad as I do. He will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and sympathies to you and your family.
David Watt
January 10, 2007
It is always difficult to know what to say in situations like this. His colleagues, all of us from those who worked with him directly to those like me who knew him only casually, are saddened by his loss. He was a scholar and a gentlemen and our sympathy goes out to his family, friends and laboratory coworkers.
Hazel Scott
January 10, 2007
Dearest Dorothy
My heartfelt and deepest sympathies to you, Zach and Camden. I am so very sorry for your loss. The world will be a different place without Stu - he was such a great guy, and will be greatly missed.
All my love, Hazel
Stu and Little Stu
Jack Letsinger
January 10, 2007
Dot,
My sincere sympathies. Stu will be missed on the tennis court and in the lab. We have started a Memorial "Wall of Stu" for all of the memories he created for us while at IDD.
Alissa Hamilton (IPD)
January 10, 2007
Dear Dottie,
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Stu. My heart is aching for you right now as a friend, a wife and a mother. I have such fond memories of working with Stu. I hope that you and the boys find comfort in each other and your precious memories during this time of sorrow. I know nothing can help with the pain except the passing of time. Please know that I'm here thinking of you, praying for you and crying for you.
Wishing you peace through your terrible grief and hoping that Zach's and Cam's hugs will give you all the love, strength and courage you'll need to carry on.
Love,
Jerry Stanley
January 10, 2007
I first met Stu in St. Louis. We became doubles partners in tennis and we were feared by many on the tennis courts. He branded me the term "IDIOT", from his noted Red Sox team because of my personality on and off the court. Thru the years i followed Stu to Conneticut and then to Lexington for vacation, tennis and golf. Stu's X-mas card read, " idiot, thanks for being such a good friend to the rosses. Looking forward to another year of golf, tennis and idiocy." Unfortunately,i get to thank he and Dorothy for being my best friends and allowing me into their home anytime.
I will greatly miss you Stu!
Love,
Jerry Stanley
Karen Fortunati
January 10, 2007
Dorothy - I am so very sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karen Fortunati
Bee Cloyd
January 10, 2007
You guys are in our every thought. Candice and I love you all very much. I'm so sorry.
Patty Breeze
January 10, 2007
Dorothy,
I am still in disbelief over your loss of Stu. I am so very saddened and sorry. If there is anything that I can do to help your sons and you in the days that follow, please let me know.
Melissa LeVine
January 10, 2007
Such a sad and tragic loss for you and your family! I'm glad that we got to know him, if only just a little, during the time he had here. Please let me be there for you--listening, companionship, "time out"--during your pain and your healing.
Bill Previdi
January 10, 2007
Dorothy,
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. If there is anything we can do, please call on us. God Bless.
Billy & Jill Previdi and the pro staff at the Guilford Racquet Club
Nick Morris
January 10, 2007
I worked with Stu at Dartmouth College (USA) for 4 years and we published 6 papers together. He was a great guy and a pleasure to work with. One protein we worked on, which he spotted on the gel, we called 'the Stu protein' (I was using a numbering system 1 - 13, and didn't want to have a 9a). At one lab meeting he came up with the name Stupidilin (Stu from his name, Pid - his College nickname (so he told me), and 'ilin', as it made it sound like a protein). This was our own 'pet' name for the protein, but 'professionally' we called it vp121. Stupidlilin gets mentioned (by name) in my lectures each year and I tell the students the story of how it got the name, and it is a protein that I continue to work on. Stu, you will be greatly missed. - Nick Morris, Newcastle University, UK
Kara Hardesty
January 10, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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