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Charles STEWART QC
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Charles STEWART QC Obituary
January 25, 1950 - December 14, 2012
Charlie Stewart beloved husband of Christine of Calgary, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 62 years. With sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charlie after a year and a half courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Charlie came to Calgary to settle in the 'new' community of Meadowlark Park. After a childhood and adolescence filled with mischievous fun, Charlie attended the University of Alberta, graduating in 1975 with a law degree. He proceeded to London, England, earning a Masters of Law from the London School of Economics. During this time and for many years after, Charlie's sense of adventure saw him explore countries far and wide, including Ecuador, Kenya, Nicaragua, and most of Europe. He was a natural athlete; skier, mountain climber, and cyclist. Despite the nickname 'Vacation Stewart', amusingly conferred upon him by several justices, Charlie was passionate about his career as a criminal defense lawyer. He was the ultimate barrister taking on unpopular causes in the fight for justice. He was diligent, hard- working and all of his clients knew it and felt confident with Charlie as their counsel. He was a force in the court room and commanded the respect of all other parties and the judiciary. He always maintained excellent relationships not only with opposing counsel, but with the police, investigators and witnesses. Charlie was a mentor to many young lawyers and a teacher to police agencies. Charlie was devoted to his family. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Christine, daughters Emilie and Brigitte, sister Elaine (Cal) Todd, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sazie (Ken Brown), mother-in-law, Marie Sazie and nephews Timothy, Nathaniel and William. Charlie is predeceased by his mother Isabel, father Crawford and father-in-law Jack Sazie. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers and because of Charlie's love for western art and the beauty of Southern Alberta, donations may be forwarded to the Leighton Art Centre at www.leightoncentre.org and click on the 'support' link or mail to Leighton Centre, Box 9 Site 31, RR 8 Calgary, AB T2J 2T9. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Agape Hospice for the compassionate care given to Charlie. In living memory of Charlie Stewart, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
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51 Entries
BRIAN MACHELL
December 13, 2013
R.I.P BUD
Lisa Jennings
November 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. I had the privilege to work in his office and loved his quick wit. This will be a year late but please know your family is in my thoughts.
Craig Charette
April 7, 2013
Charlie you will be greatly missed. You saved some of us from pain and suffering and sought out judgements that wouldn't prolong injustices in this earthly world. You served your time your sentenced served. You have been set free.
tu bud
brian machell
April 2, 2013
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i cut my hiar and give it to all in need of it rest bud
brian machell
April 2, 2013
CHARLE THE BEST
brian machell
April 2, 2013
to my bud i will miss you bud you HELP ME IN ALL I DID IN LIFE you are the are and where the best R.I.P
Anonymous
January 15, 2013
Many police officers had the privilege of learning from Mr. Stewart, he was a well respected member of defense counsel. Thank you for the legacy you left behind , your teachings and knowledge have been put to good use. You will be missed many of us.
January 9, 2013
Saddened to hear of Charlie's passing, liked him a great deal. My sympathies to the family. Bill Hills
Telmo dos Santos
January 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's family. He was a great and inspirational man.
Jacqueline Abbott
January 4, 2013
My condolences to Charlie's family. I am very sorry for your loss. Talking to Charlie was always a highlight of any day and I miss him. I won't be at the service, but my children and I will toast Charlie from the top of the ski hill. Pretty sure he would approve...
Michael Bates
January 3, 2013
A while back I won an appeal for a client who then hired Charlie for his new trial. After getting an acquittal, Charlie made a point of tracking me down to tell me about what happened in court...which made me feel good about the work I had done. That is how I will remember Charlie...a genuinely nice guy.
Anne J. Brown
January 3, 2013
So very sad, to lose such a fine person so early. I will miss you, Charlie, and am comforted in the knowledge that you lived a good life. My most sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Criminal Section
January 3, 2013
Condolences from the Criminal Section at Court of QB. Charlie will be missed. He treated us as his friends.
January 2, 2013
Sincere sympathy from Legal Aid Alberta and the Calgary Regional Committee members. Charlie will be missed by all.
December 30, 2012
Dear Susie & Cal, we am so sad for your second loss this year, Charlie can now be at peace.
Lis & Bente
Gerard Carlier
December 27, 2012
Christine , Emile et Brigitte,
Désolé d'apprendre cette nouvelle épreuve pour votre famille. Nous vous envoyons une pensée chaleureuse . Gérard , Celia, Julia et Eleanore
Anita Szabo
December 27, 2012
Charlie could always make me laugh - even when he was on his death bed at the Hospice. I have so many memories of the big guy. He loved tearing down the ski hill, cappuccinos, fine wine, good looking women. He was so proud of his daughters & wife Christine. Charlie fought the good fight, the battles that could be won. Charlie taught me much about life & goodness - he was a mentor, a teacher & above all a friend. I will miss him so very much. Rest in peace.
Katalina Szabo
December 27, 2012
Charlie was the most amazing man I have ever had the pleasure to know .... rest in peace Charlie .....
Raj Sharma
December 24, 2012
Our sincerest condolences. Charlie was an inspiration to the lawyers at this office. He was a great mentor and had a great passion for the law. He will be greatly missed.
Wendy & Michel Contant
December 20, 2012
Christine, Emilie and Brigitte,Elaine and Cal...We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing.Our sincere condolences to you all.You have had far too much grief this year with Isabel's recent passing also...sending you prayers for strength.
Ross Jackson
December 20, 2012
To Christine and family,
As a police officer over 25 years, I have met numerous defence lawyers. One of the few I held in high regard was Charlie. He was a very intelligent and respectful man. While at times adversaries in court or at times passing in the halls, Charlie was very approachable, friendly and sincere. He was a man that exemplified what a lawyer should be, I will miss him.
Doris Lebel
December 20, 2012
my sincere condolences to charlies family, he was so proud of you. How I enjoy the memories of Charlie and Alain in courtroom 7, articling students and so excited about the future. Many laughs,many spirited disagreements, many, many fond memories. What a joy to watch Charlies personal and professional successes and to be able to call him a friend. Above all and always he was a good person, kind and decent. Rest in peace Charlie. doris
Diane Seaward
December 20, 2012
Charlie was a gentleman and a scholar with a unique sense of humour. He always did a good job for his clients. Cherish your happy memories and may it help you through this sad time to know you are kept in others' thoughts.
Diane Seaward
Brad & Catherine McKeating
December 19, 2012
Charlie will be dearly missed by the McKeating family. We feel extremely fortunate to have had Charlie in our lives. His love of family, passion for his career, quick wit and sense of humour will be in our memories forever. We are especially thankful to Charlie for the wonderful relationship that he developed with our children. It is impossible for Charlie's joy of life and always enquiring mind not to pass on to those fortunate to have been in his life and for that (and much more) we are grateful.
Borden(Sonny)/ Deb Gonder
December 19, 2012
Charlie was a kind , good person . Having retired from corrections It was privilege to have met him often . Our condolences are with his family.
Colleen Casey
December 19, 2012
Elaine,
So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing.
He was a kind, good person and much too young for this.
Doug
December 19, 2012
Charles set a standard of friendship that I too was privileged to enjoy. His commitments never wavered and provided a source of confirmation that the world really could be a better place. I cannot express how grateful and enriched I feel for knowing this man.
Grace Laty
December 18, 2012
Bonjour Christine, je suis bien desolee d'entendre la nouvelle de Charlie. Vous etes dans mes pensees.
December 18, 2012
I was very very sad to hear of Charlie's passing. Charlie was a strong advocate for his clients and a gentleman to all. His example is also his legacy. Sincerely, Cathy Lane Goodfellow
Darlene Oko
December 18, 2012
I was so saddened to read of Charlie's passing. We did many a case together - albeit on opposite sides of the fence - and he was always a true gentleman and a fine barrister. Journey on dear friend - until we meet again.
Michael Dinkel
December 18, 2012
We lost one of the good guys when Charlie passed away. He was a great lawyer, a true gentleman and a good friend to all.
My deepest sympathies to the Stewart family.
Jaqi
December 18, 2012
My condolences Christine, Emilie and Brigitte. Charlie was a wonderful man, role model, inspiration, boss and teacher. He will be dearly missed.
Lorraine and Ted Davis
December 17, 2012
My wife and I both knew Charlie both professionally and in private life. We both considered him a friend. As a police officer he made me better. As a human being he made both my wife and I more compassionate and itelligent. His passing is a true loss to everyone. Good guys and bad guys alike.
Rollie Romanchuk
December 17, 2012
Charlie,we will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rollie and Christine
December 17, 2012
Christine
My warmest sentiments are with you and your family.
Stephen McNeill
Tony Luppino
December 17, 2012
Christine,
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Stewart's passing. On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Leighton Art Centre, I want to express our sincere condolences to you and to your family for your loss. We thank Mr. Stewart for his kind thoughts about the Leighton Art Centre and will honour his memory among the art and nature he so enjoyed.
June Corrigan
December 17, 2012
Dear Christine and family,
Although saddened to hear of Charlie's passing, my family and I will always remember times spent together when his sense of fun and adventure was palpable!
Joel Livergant
December 17, 2012
Charlie was my friend. He will be missed
December 17, 2012
Charlie was my friend. A friend that will be missed.
Shane Parker
December 17, 2012
Charlie was a titan in the courtroom and defined the term "barrister". He will be missed by everyone in the justice system and was just great man.
Beth Miller
December 17, 2012
Charlie was an excellent lawyer with a wonderful sense of humour and fun. He will be missed.
Antonella Fanella
December 17, 2012
Christine,
I was saddened to hear of Charlie's death. My condolences to you and your family.
Brian Evans
December 17, 2012
I was very saddened today to learn of Charlie's passing. He was a good friend in law school. A fine lawyer and an even finer human being.
Sheila Morgan-Feir
December 17, 2012
The world is a sadder place without you Charlie, sleep well.
LOIS HAYES
December 17, 2012
I was Charlie's grade 6 teacher at Milton Williams. He was a bright light and possessed a droll sense of humour. A student not to be forgotten. His Mom was very supportive of his teachers. I met up with him a few times, by chance,in subsequent years and we enjoyed getting reacquainted. Charlie revelled in playing the 'devil's advocate' even tho' he privately favoured the opposite side. I feel very sad that he has gone; I will light a candle and say a prayer for his family. Blessings............
Lois Hayes, Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Ken and Lyn McNeill
December 17, 2012
Christine and family.
Saddened to hear of Charlies premature death - much too soon for one of our best and brightest to go.
Adam Drew
December 17, 2012
Mr. Stewart was a gentleman and an inspiration. The profession -- and the world -- is worse off without him
John Lee
December 17, 2012
I was shocked and sadden when I learnt of Charles' passing. He helped a lot over his career. He will be missed.
Marie Poulin
December 17, 2012
Chères Cristine, Emilie et Brigitte,
C'est avec beaucoup de chagrin que nous apprenons le décès de Charlie. Bien que nous l'ayons perdu de vue, il nous laisse un souvenir chaleureux. Nous pensons à vous toutes.
Marie Poulin, André, Jean-Marc et Craig Wilkie
Karen Gainer
December 17, 2012
Charlie-we shall miss you and your smile. You were a good counsel who understood the joy of travel and adventure.
Elliot Baker
December 17, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a fine colleague and a pleasure to know both inside and outside the courtroom. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Elliot Baker
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