Edith was born in Assam, India and immigrated to Canada in 1929 with her family (siblings Dick, Jack, Peter, Nancy, Muriel, Gwen, and Connie). She passed peacefully in her sleep in Victoria, at the age of 100 years. Married in 1945 to Geoffrey James Stewart, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years in 2010.
She is survived by her children Jim (Bev), Dianne (Wayne Butterfield), Roy
(Jenny), and Reg (Sonia Santarossa); 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her older sister Nancy Linnell, and sister-in-law Helen Cooper.
Edie grew up in Victoria and completed her graduation at Victoria High School after which she enlisted and served with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (Wrens) until her marriage.
She was a devoted homemaker, aspiring to elevate the level of holistic good health of all family members. In many ways, she was ahead of her time with her passion for organic gardening and produce, homemade bread and baked goods. She was an avid composter, developed her own recycling and conservation methods and was actively involved in the successful campaign against the fluoridation of the City of Victoria’s tap water many decades ago.
She loved to take long walks, ride her bike, swim laps in the pool, and soak in the seaweed with her beloved sister, Gwennie when the families vacationed at Kye Bay Beach in the late 1950s and 60s. Geoff and Edie travelled to England, Scotland, Australia, Fiji, across Canada and the Northern United States and Alaska. Hawaii was a favorite destination for many years for family gatherings. In 1976, Edie and Geoff began wintering in Rancho Mirage, CA.
They were greatly compatible and thoroughly enjoyed their life, interests, and activities together, along with family members, in the sunshine. Now they are together again, forever. Lovingly missed and always remembered.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Edie’s caregivers, especially Diana, and to the nursing staff at Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Victoria Hospice in Edie’s name would be welcome.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Janet Wilson (Hudson)
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Frances Peffers My condolences to Mrs. Stewart’s family and friends. I had to honor of working with her through Bayshore home health. I will never forget our time spent together. I miss her dearly. Thank you to Diana for all of her love and support. Sincerely Frances Peffers
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Jim Hartshorne My sincere condolences to all the Stewart family on the passing of your Mother. It was an honour for me to get to know her over the years that I was involved in business with Mr Stewart Sr. and other family members. She always had a smile and kind word for me when we met and even at an advanced age she had a keen interest in life and astute comments on what was happening in her world.
I know she will be greatly missed.
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Robert (Bob) Penner I would like to offer my condolences to the family and especially to Roy, whom I met while attending UVic in late 1969 – 1971, and who was a good friend to me. I remember Roy’s mom as being very elegant and caring on the few occasions that I met her.
So sorry for you loss.
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Cathy & Dave Levell Our deep condolences to Mrs. Stewart’s family & friends. Sending you all love and light.
Love Cathy & Dave Levell
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Greg La Fontaine My thoughts are with family and friends of Edith.
May great memories and a thoughtful smile be with you all when she is in your thoughts.
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helen cooper 5396 Munn Road
Dear Edie & I go back many a Year, 1971 when I married Gordon Cooper – meeting the Martin family was totally awesome! I shall miss dear Edie for a very long time, we were very close, spent many holidays with her in Palm Desert, swimming everyday & hot tub, long drives, wonderful times.
It will not be the same without Edie, my heart feels the loss.
love to all the family,
The cooper family & Helen & Son Donald. Bye my dear soul…will never forget you.
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Eleanor McNamara To all of Edie’s family and friends, my sincerest condolences. I worked at the Embassy and had the pleasure of serving her, and her guests many times over the years.
She was a very sweet lady that was so very warm and welcoming. My heart goes out to you all. She is reunited with her beloved Geoff whom she clearly adored.
May she Rest In Peace, and may the family find comfort in knowing how she touched so many.Sincerely,
Eleanor ( and Chloe) McNamara
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Ron Daoust It is with much sadness to hear of Mrs. Stewart’s passing. My condolences to all of the family. I remember her well when she visited the Embassy Inn for lunches and special occasions.
Love and much Aloha !
Ron & Luwana Daoust
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Patricia Bailey Edie was such a precious and treasured friend. Her bright spirit, love & faith were such a blessing to me. I will always consider it a privilege that she was my friend. I will miss her and I know I will see her again. My very deepest condolences to her precious family and those who cared for her so well.
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Rino Santarossa Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother . May you find confort in the many memories. Love
Rino and Lucia Santarossa
My condolences to the Stewart family on the passing of your mother. I remember Edie as a gracious and warm-hearted lady. May you all be comforted by your memories of her. Sincerely, Janet Wilson (Hudson)