Stewart Stringer, died peacefully at the age of 87 on February 22, 2013 in Victoria BC. He was born March 28, 1925 in Belleville Ontario and lived most of his life in Bancroft Ontario before moving to Victoria BC in 2005. He was married in July of 1946 to Grace Sutherland of Hybla Ontario after returning from military service with the RCAF in England.
Stewart loved and supported his family. He waspredeceased by his sister Vivian (Ken) Bowser and is survived by Grace, his wife of almost 67 years, daughter Judi (Ross) Peat (Victoria, BC), son Peter (Linda) Stringer (Fort St. John, BC) and son Jamie (Pauline) Stringer (Peterborough, Ontario), grandchildren and great grandchildren Amber (Bob) McMillan, Azure, Auburn, Ceri (Stringer) Willott, Jordan (Jenn) Stringer, Parker, Charlie, Addie, Taylor (Crystal) Stringer, Langley, Tayden, April (Joey) Hope, Preston (Katrina) Stringer, Abigail, Brock Stringer, Quinn Stringer.
Stewart loved to sing and had a special song for almost everyone he met and every occasion. Most of life’s upsets were met with joy and optimism and he knew that “… all things work together for good to those who love God.” He was a man who was always determined to find a practical way to make things work better and his approach to life was all about joy and second chances.
A celebration of his life was held at McCall’s Funeral Home in Victoria on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 and was followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria BC on February 27, 2013.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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bonnie Mccoy-(cole)
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Donna Teeple (Fisher) Dear Aunt Grace, Peter, Judy and Jamie,
I have many happy memories of Uncle Stew from my childhood. Visits with your family were always a highlight and Uncle Stew and his cheerful ways were a big part of that.
Thinking of you all at this time as you honour the life of Uncle Stew and the wonderful person he is, as he lives on in all of you.
Love,
Donna
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Jennie Hoover Dear Grace, Judi, Peter and Jamie,
Many memories of my younger years in Bancroft were spent with the Stringer family both at the church at my parents home in Detlor.
Stewart always had that great big grin and a pat on the back for all of us.Thoughts and prayers are with you
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Lori Stocks To Grace, and your family,
We will miss Stewarts smile and his “un petite” orders at the James Bay Community dinners.
hugs from Lori, Moya, Bill and all your James Bay Dinner friends.
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Robert ( Bob ) LaFreniere Dear Jamie,
On behalf of myself and my sons Landon and Braedon, I wish to extend to you, and your entire family, our sincere sympathy at the loss of your father. I am currently out of the country, returning in March. Will catch up with you when I return. God bless….Bob
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Doreen Johnson My Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Stewart .
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Ton & Margie Pugh Peter, Linda and entire Stringer family. Our prayers are with you all. We know this is a rough time but The Lord is good and will be with you. Memories of all the happy times you had together will sustain you forever!
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Elizabeth Churcher Dear Grace, Judy, Peter and Jamie,
I want you to know that I am thinking about you at this time. I have such fond memories of the wonderful guidance and teaching that Stewart provided for so many of us in our teen years when he worked with our Young People’s group. His friendly smile, his calm, caring manner and his love of the Lord will always be present in my treasured thoughts of growing up in Bancroft. God bless you all.
Elizabeth
Grace,Judy and families-i have so many wonderful warm memories of my many times at your home in Bancroft-and Stewart was always at the helm of so many of my memories.
I offer my most sincere condolences to you all.
Stewart will be deeply missed.
I will always remember his huge smile,laugh,and words of encouragement.
Stewart had a joy for life and his joy was felt by me any time I was in your home.
In Sympathy and love,BonnieMccoy(Cole)