George Russell Stewart

Russ was born at Kinistino, Saskatchewan, and was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (Pharmacy 1954) and Baylor University (Hospital Administration, 1967). He spent his working life in the health care field, and was an officer in the Canadian Forces from 1955 to 1982. Russ passed away peacefully in Victoria on November 28.

Russ is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Lucy (nee Row), children Ken (Rose), John (Nadia), Tom (Christina) and Maggie (Ken Frasch), eight grandchildren, his brothers and sisters and a brother-in-law. He was predeceased by daughter Lucy (1957), son James (1971-99) and granddaughter Maeve (1993-99). He is remembered by his friends at Fairfield United Church, the Cook Street Village Activity Centre, and the Old Cemeteries Society.

Please join us in a celebration of Russ’s life:

Friday, December 3 at 11:00 am

First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Russ’s memory to the Victoria Hospice Society or the charity of your choice.

Cards and letters to the family may be addressed to:

The Stewart Family, Shannon Oaks, 2000 Goldsmith Street, Victoria, BC V8R 0A2

"In the great theatre of life admission is free but the taxation is mortal.

You come when you can and leave when you must.

The show is continuous."

- Robertson Davies