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Barbara Stewart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2009.

STEWART, Barbara Louise Barbara Louise Stewart died in her home on October 5, 2009 from breast cancer. Her family, friends, physicians and caregivers were honoured to serve her. Born in Norman Wells, NWT, Barbara grew up in Edmonton where she became a teacher and helped to establish programs for low vision in the Edmonton Public School system. Her first son has Autism; she became involved in support for people with this disease, becoming president of the Edmonton and later Alberta and Canada Autism societies. This led her to become an advocate the disabled and she was given the Premier's Award of Excellence in 1998 for her work. She was adventurous; it was Barbara who encouraged the family to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. She was involved in issues in her community, and was a benefactor and long-time volunteer for CKUA. Barbara dealt with her cancer and its many problems by joining Breast Friends Dragon Boat Team and living her life to the fullest. A memorial to appreciate and celebrate her joys, her accomplishments, and her life will be held at her home in Edmonton on November 8, 2009 from one to five in the afternoon.

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October 15, 2011

Paula MacLean posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2009

Nancy Henwood posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2009

Mark Kolke posted to the memorial.

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Paula MacLean

October 15, 2011

Just now, almost two years to the day after Barbara's death, I discover she is gone. The world has lost a lively gentle spirit. Yet, her good work on behalf of the visually impaired, people with autism and their families and our community as a whole will live on. She left the world a better place. She fought the right battles for the right reasons. She did so with grace and civility and dogged optimism. She made friends not enemies in the process. She is an outstanding role model for all parents, educators, women and citizens.

Nancy Henwood

November 7, 2009

As a longtime friend of Barbara, and through her, of her family, Bryce, Malcolm, Matthew, and Neil, I am only lucky to have known Barbara, and still have her in my heart. Everyone that knew her feels the same. Barbara, Friend of ours, Friend to so many people. If it didn’t sound boring, I would say that she is an example to all of us in how to be, how to love others, how to love life, and how to put all your strength into all of that, the joy, the sadness, the work, the resting. Because there was never anything boring with Barbara. As was sung, by her and her beloved choir in their May concert, she has set herself as a seal upon our hearts, for love is strong as death.

Thank you Barbara, and all her family and friends. Thank you.

Nancy Henwood, Victoria

Mark Kolke

October 31, 2009

Neil and family,

I'm so glad I spoke to Barbara at length the last time (Aug. 21)..you were kind enough to let me speak with her at length. My experiences with Barbara go back 20 years . . first with the City of Edmonton Advisory Board on Services to Persons with Disabilities, later with the PDD boards and most effecively with the Barrier Free Design Committee. Her genuine-ness is not a quality many of us have, and she had it in spades. She told me once that she married you because you were the smartest man she'd ever met. I learned to never quarrel with a clear statement of purpose from her. When I learned of her passing while I was away on vacation I did my daily column about memories of Barbara [ find it at http://markmusing.com/oct112009musing.html ]

All the best to all of you who she loves so much . .

Mark Kolke

October 26, 2009

Neil and family,

On behalf of all of us at CKUA, we send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved,Barb. She touched many and will be remembered fondly. We wish you much strength.

Sharon Marcus-CKUA Dir. of Development

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October 20, 2009

October 20
Neil and boys
I remember such a wonderful lunch at your home during one dragonboating season. Barb and you, her family were so gracious, cheerful and generous. I will always remember her cheerful smile and love of good music. Our thoughts are with you.
Rick and Carol Spooner

October 19, 2009

So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was in my thoughts continuously. I knew her through the Breast Friends Dragonboating Team and was so taken by her loveliness not only in personality but her views of life in general. Sincere condolences to all her friends and family.

Shona Keefe

Myrtle Jacula

October 16, 2009

I work with Barb very early in my working for the Board and she was a great person to work with. She will be missed very much.

Rhonda Watson

October 15, 2009

I only knew Barbara for a short time on this earth through dragon boating and we will meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rhonda Watson

October 14, 2009

I met Barb through Breast Friends and she was an inspiration to me and many others. She was positive and a fighter to the end. I'm honored to call her 'friend". Please accept my deepest sympathy and may God Bless each one of Barb's family. BF Nola

October 14, 2009

Neil, Malcom, Matthew and Bryce,

I am travelling in Europe and heard about Barbara from my daughter. I stopped in to see Barbara just before I left so I had a chance to say goodbye. I had so hoped that she would be there when I got home. I lit a candle for her in a church built into a cave high on a mountain in Sicily, just the kind of place that Barbara would have hiked up to. I am thinking about you and your loss and I know that many friends and family members will be there to share their memories of such an extraordinary person with you on the 8th. Take care and with sadness, Susan Guilbault

Fred & Laura Wilson

October 12, 2009

We were saddened to learn of Barbara's untimely death. She was a caring and organized person. She was an individual who kept her identity but focused on her family. We respected her and regret her passing. Our condolences to her husband and sons.

Ann Jessey

October 11, 2009

As the parent of a son with autism, I had the pleasure of working with Barb at Edmonton Autism Society back in the early days when few people knew what it was. She was always a tireless campaigner and educator on behalf of our kids and a wonderful person who lived life to the fullest, knowing she carried the risk of this awful disease. Our hearts go out to her family in their sad and untimely loss.

October 11, 2009

So sorry to hear about Barb...she was an amazing person...a nurse from the CCI

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