Marjorie Elizabeth Stewart

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marjorie Elizabeth Stewart (nee Evison), born in Toronto on February 16, 1930. She spent her childhood living above her parents’ confectionary at St Clair and Dufferin before moving to Fairlawn Ave. in Lawrence Park. Her parents were Samuel Evison and Dorothy Evison (nee Conolly). Marjorie and husband, James Stewart, moved to Victoria B.C. where she lived until returning to Toronto in 2023. Her last year and a half were very pleasantly spent and Venvi Leaside retirement residence.

She passed away peacefully on January 16 leaving sister Evelyn Stapleton; children, Paul Stewart and spouse Monica McGlynn-Stewart, Jeffery Stewart and spouse Ann Wakeford. She also leaves behind grandchildren Mairead Stewart and Eamonn Stewart. She was predeceased by her husband James Stewart

She graduated the Toronto Normal School and began teaching at Brown School. While teaching, she met James Stewart at a dance and were married July 10,1954 in Toronto. In 1951 Marjorie and James bought a lot in Agincourt and began building a house. In 1954 they spent a year working in England and then traveling throughout continental Europe. Marjorie and James started the very successful retail and wholesale business, Creative Wine Craft which they ran until retiring. They moved to British Columbia in 1990. Marjorie stayed in Victoria after James’s passing in 2010.

Marjorie always gave generously of her time. She helped establish the 4th Agincourt Beaver Colony (a section of Scouts Canada for young children). While in Victoria she spent many years as an adult literacy tutor with Project Literacy, was active in the Merry Widows group and spent many hours leading Alzheimer’s family support groups. She was also very active chairing the condo board, steering them through difficult times.

Marjorie loved people, especially children and dogs. The affection was mutual. It was rare to have a dog pass Marjorie on the street without having to stop and say hello. Often children were the same. She was a gifted and innovative teacher who had a huge impact on her students and on the teaching profession as well. This passion for teaching and caring was apparent in the effort she put into her Scouting leadership and her tutoring. She loved opera and traveled with James many times to hear operas around the world and were frequent theater and concert attendees in Victoria. Marjorie had many good friends in Victoria, from her “Condo Gang” to The Merry Widows, her walking group and informal Murchies and Starbucks friends. Marjorie often referred to herself as having a “blessed life” and she frequently expressed this gratitude during the final years of her life.

An informal celebration of life will be held with immediate family, in keeping with Marjorie’s wishes.