Robert K Stewart

Robbie was born February 18th, 1970, and grew up in the Annapolis Valley Region. He was very close to his father as a young child.

Robbie is predeceased by his parents Keith Stewart and Helen Audrey, and his brother.

Robbie is survived by his sister and his good friend, Kris.

Robbie excelled early in school and loved sports. Those who knew Robbie knew he had many struggles. However, he was witty and when he was obstinate, he was known to throw a few pleasantries that he always followed up with a smile and a friendly punch to the shoulder ready to move on. Robbie was so much more than his health challenges.

Robbie could be stubborn, a master negotiator when it came to decisions about his own life. He did not always feel the limits of systems applied to him. However, if you got the privilege to know Robbie, you loved him for all those resilient traits. He loved 80’s heavy metal music and Sylvester Stallone movies. Robbie also maintained his 80’s rocker haircut throughout his adulthood. Robbie took pride in his appearance and health, as he was often tending to his hair and was walking the track in Lower Sackville until the end.

He was known to have an arm and could throw the football with a perfect spiral. Robbie was an avid Montreal Canadians fan and would discuss hockey with anyone who was willing to listen. Robbie lived by his own code and on his own terms. He knew what he wanted and when he wanted it and was resourceful. He was also discerning about things like his KFC and ice cream. He enjoyed fishing, drives with staff, playing crib – he was a shark with cards and take no prisoners kind of player.

Robbie is remembered fondly by people who knew and worked with him while unhoused and in supportive housing. There are so many people Robbie helped along the way to see him as a person, not just his circumstance and he allowed them to positively impact his life.

Robbie would like to thank MOSH for all their care and support. Robbie would also like to thank Arden Staff who provided him with a safe home and became so much more for him. They ensured he had a voice that was heard and the stability he required in the last four years. Robbie was able to move from surviving to thriving and often referred to his core staff team as his family.