Please accept my sincere condolences to his wife Sylvia Fairlie and his loved ones. Okill Stuart was known to me as a young man, a teenager really .  I remember him as  a generous robust gentleman of kindness, good will and towering character - a friend of my Father fellow UEL  and Mother - J Philip and Ruth Dash. May they Rest  in
Peace. Ian Dash, Barbados.

Mr. Stuart - it was a pleasure meeting you and Sylvia while you were looking for mobility products at Maison Andre Viger. 
I am saddened to read that you have left this earth but happy in the same respect that you have become an angel as you are one extremely caring gentleman.
My sincere condolences to Sylvia and the family. 
Jennifer Baird
“The wheelchair lady” 

We had moved to Stanley Street when I was 8 years old and I remember shortly after our move, this very tall man with a big happy voice came in and introduced himself as O’kill Stuart, he spoke with my mother and  then told me how he had lived in our home when he was younger, he then told me he had lost a couple of his toy  soldiers behind the hot water heater in his  old room. I  went upstairs to his old room and could see two metal things stuck between the sections of the heater. Years later and many cuts  on my fingers I was able to get two of them out, they were old metal soldiers  that had given O’kill hours and hours of fun as a child. During that time Mom had dug up the back garden and must have found about 20 wooden marbles also belonging to O’kill. Mom handed O’kill both the soldiers and the marbles and he laughed saying he didn’t realize that he had lost his marbles as well.  Our friendship lasted all these years. He was a man full of love and caring, he was a hero and a gentleman. I love you O’kill Thank you for your service, your laughter and your friendship.

My wife Louise and I were saddened to learn that Okill Stuart had passed away. Sincere condolences to Okill's wife Silvia, his family and his many friends. Okill was a great man in many ways and a friend whom we often met at Scottish events in Quebec City and Montreal. We will miss him as will all those who knew him.

Condonlences on behalf of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada/La société royale héraldique du Canada. Mr. Stuart served as a vice president of the society and was a president of the Laurentian Branch. He served on the Board of Directors for many years. In 2000 he was elected an Honorary Fellow. To all of us in the Society who met him he was an engaging character and a proud veteran. RIP

Stephen Murray
Secretary



Sincere Condolences to Mr. Stuart's wife and family. I first met Mr. Stuart at a meeting of the St. Lambert Horticultural Society and realized that he had won many prizes for his blooms, or should I say, most of the prizes. I had an opportunity to visit the garden at his home with Silvia and was very impressed with the extent and variety there. Then, I happened to join the Lawn Bowling Club and saw him in action while in his early 90's, and shared conversations with him  about WWII, as my dad was also a veteran and had landed in Normandy with the 2nd Canadian Army, in the second wave. My dad passed away last autumn at age 98 in northern Ontario. "They shall not grow old, as we that are left, grow old." What joy to have lived a full and long life and to be esteemed by family, friends and townspeople. 

I stepped off the elevator and met Okill Stuart. We talked and I asked him if he and his wife would like to sit at my table in our residence. He agreed and for two years, Sylvia, Okill and I shared our breakfast together. Along the way, their children, family and friends, and my children, grandchildren and friends joined us with their stories. Okill especially loved it when his family came to visit and sat with us at breakfast. 

Okill loved to tell stories from his life. He would talk about the Gordonstoun School where he was a classmate of Prince Philip of Greece. The school let them choose what they wanted to learn in their spare time, he told me. Prince Philip chose ships and Okill chose horses, which meant that he had to get up at 5:30 every morning to groom and feed his, to his chagrin. When war broke out, half of his class enlisted. In his group alone, half were lost. As time went by, he and Prince Philip began to correspond, especially around their birthdays. 

One funny story he told me comes particularly to mind: He and Sylvia were invited to Buckingham Palace. The invitation read: “Mr. and Mrs. Okill Stuart”. They gave their identification to the guards, but Sylvia had five names, none of which was Stuart.  Finally, Okill explained that in Quebec women don’t take their husband’s last name, and eventually, they were admitted. 

Okill enjoyed breakfast and the times spent sharing stories from our lives, reminiscing and joking, and discussing the issues of the day. One morning, fairly recently, Okill said to me “You know, I think Prince Philip would like it here, having breakfast, don’t you?” Okill always knew how to make people smile. This was partly because he enjoyed his life and smiled frequently himself. 

Okill Stuart was a good man; a gentleman, brave and true. I will miss him and his friendship greatly. I will never forget him, nor the wonderful times we spent over breakfast. He made me laugh and cry with his stories. Goodbye dear friend.

To Sylvie, Colin, Vickie and all of Okills families..I worked with Okill, as did my Mom and Dad, on the 14th Field reunions for many years at Glen House..my Dad, Ed Shortall, and Okill were both members..Okill was a great guy and I have lots of great members especially of him presenting me with the Diamond Jubilee Medal...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.RIP Okill

We have lost a larger than life character, someone right out of the pages of a novel - but real.  My condolences to the entire family and close friends.  As long as someone is remembered they are never truly gone.  RIP

On behalf of the members of the St-Lambert Curling Club, the Board of Directors would like to express their sincere condolences to his family, Sylvia, Colin, and Heather. Mr. Stuart was a founding member of the St-Lambert Curling Club and was active in the club for many years. It is in part due to his contribution that the St-Lambert Curling Club is the vibrant place that it is today.

Okill was a man that did things the way he wanted no matter what people thought.  Okill and my father were good friends. They hunted together.  They both were in WW2 and talked often about the things that happened during the war.  They both used to go to the field trails.  His dogs were boarded at our place. He was a great help in my life.  He will be greatly missed.  And as he would say, he and my father will be talking about all the beagling and hunting they did together.   He was a great man and a good friend to all my family.
I want to offer my condolences to his family. 

Okill and my father hunted and fished together when I was a boy in the late 1950s and early 1960s.  I knew him then mainly as the owner of Tuppy, a retired beagle who was the first dog I ever met.  I spoke to  Okill when my father turned 80, and he regaled me with a comical story about a goose-hunting trip from the days of "the old rum and beagle club."  Very energetic man with a unique voice.  I'm sorry he's gone.

My brother Derek Smith and myself grew up with Okill in St Lambert. On my 93rd birthday June 8th I phoned Okill and had a long talk with him. I am also a WW2 veteran but I was on embarkation leave when the war ended. Our fathers both worked together at Ogilvie Flour Mills and were good friends.
My sincere condolences to a wonderful man who served his country proudly
David Smith

My husband Doug Allen and Okill shared great times as members of the 14th 
May they enjoy a pint of beer together at Heaven's gate.
sincerely,
Jean Allen

The Knights, Dames and members  of the Order of Saint Lazarus, Grand Priory in Canada salute one of Canada's finest warriors, entrepreneurs and  citizens. Okill was one of a kind and a blessing to all who had the privilege to serve with him.  Our sincere condolences to family and friends. We, like you ,will  mourn his passing and celebrate a life well lived.

Jane Anema 
Grand Prior

1er Septembre 2019

Je tiens à offrir mes profondes sympathies à Sylvia, l’épouse d’Okill, et sa famille.

Okill était un homme authentique, chaleureux et un homme de cœur, au sens d’humour piquant et qui aimait rire. 

Okill était également un fidèle ami de mon défunt époux Gordon, qui l’appréciait énormément.
Il était inoubliable.

Pierrette Atkinson
 
ENGLISH

September 1, 2019
 
I wish to offer my deepest sympathies to Okill’s beloved wife Sylvia and family.

Okill was gifted with authenticity, charm and character. He had a healthy sense of humour and loved a good laugh.

Okill was also a steadfast friend of my late husband Gordon, who was fond of him.

He was truly one of a kind.

Pierrette Atkinson


Okill, though we were not able to spend too much the together due to distance, you are a man's man. Few times in life one has an opportunity to meet a hero. You are one but so humble! Canada has lost a great man and so has the free world. 
RIP  Sir!
Colin and Heather, and Leslie,  know he is in a better place!
Patti and Brad Traylen.

Okill told me once  --- yes, just once !  -- that he hit Juno beach
at 09:24 hours  on 6 th June 1944.   As one of the fortunate generation that followed Okill's generation   ,  I humbly salute his memory.

Okill -- we will remember you always.   Rest  in   peace.

Charles Poulton

 

Didn't know him that much but I sure do remember his smile and kind words to us, employees of the Stewart Museum. One of my favorite memory of him is watching him play curling in the courtyard of the Museum wearing a kilt! Thank you Mr. Stuart for all what you have done.
My sincere condolences to family and friends.

On behalf of the Saddler family, our sincere condolences.  Grace and Ernie spoke so highly of Okill.  A great man who will be missed by many.

I was so lucky to have spoken with Okill just 8 days before his passing.
He said I brought back memories of his time spent with my family.
He & Dad fished and hunted together.
He said my Mom was always ready for the hunters, with stew, baked beans and apple pie.
I re-connected with Okill in 2013, in Plattsburgh, at the re-enactment of the war of 1812. He and Sylvia were the Grand Marhsalls, in the parade. I'm so lucky to have spent some time with them.
Okill was a generous man, delivering X-Mas goodies on his snow mobile.

Sylvia, Colin & Heather, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Lucille Palmer

Wherever I met Okill it was  such a pleasure - witty, kind, and generous! Great memories for me and my husband, Robert Kahan. 
Catherine Tombs Kahan.


St. Lambert has lost an icon.  The last time I saw Okill was at my father’s funeral, the years have passed, the memories are cherished.   Okill will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.  

I remember Okill visiting our home, deep in conversations with my Mom and Dad.  Then I smile as I remember Okill’s charm as he would mosey around the curling club; on several occasions he was my curling skip.  

My sincere sympathy goes out to Colin & Vicki, Heather and Sylvia. 

Ruth (Milley) & Steve Kelly 


Okill was a good friend to my dad for years as well as our family. The last time we visited Montreal we were so happy to be able to visit with him & Sylvia. I have many memories of attending Beagle trials with my family & of Okill being there. In fact in boarded his beagles with. He was great with story telling & so unassuming of his status. He will be missed by all of us. 
   Susan ( Palmer) Cockcroft.

Dear Colin Vicky and Heather,
My sincere condolences on your loss. If you want to contact me you can reach me at 519-821-8221

My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Stuart:  you must be so very proud of his fine efforts during the War and afterwards in his business career.   I am so sorry for your loss.  May he rest in peace.

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of a great Canadian, a great Quebecer and a great Lambertan, and someone I called friend. 

Okill was very involved in many different organizations, and through his efforts, left his mark in only positive ways. He contributed much time to veterans’ causes, locally and overseas. I have seen him at countless remembrance parades over the years. His love of his Scottish roots was quite strong and his brother Campbell served in The Black Watch and so Okill would take part in Black Watch events, and other important groups in Montreal’s Scottish community such as the 78th Fraser Highlanders, The Saint Andrew’s Society of Montreal and many more.  I have seen him countless times at The Saint Andrew’s Ball. 

Okill was just a loveable, approachable character with so many stories and amazing anecdotes to share. I could sit there and listen to him tell his tales, and always be interested in what he had to say! Okill was a true soldier in every way, always ready to give before take, and he was always ready to step up to a challenge. I’ll always remember his swagger, that twinkle in his eye and his sharp wit. 

God bless you Okill, come see me at the big pipe band in the sky one day. We’ll have a whisky! 

Ross and I were saddened to hear of Okill's passing.  Our hearts go out to the family, especially my Aunt Sylvia and my cousins and to Colin and his family.  Okill was truly a great Canadian and he will be truly missed even though miles separate us. 

OBITUARY

G.B. Okill Stuart

10 March, 1921 – 28 August, 2019

Résidences funéraires Collins Clarke MacGillvray White Funeral Homes

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