Stuart passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on December 7, 2019 in Victoria, BC after a battle with ALS. Stuart was born on May 14th, 1934 in Victoria and is survived by his wife, Margaret and sons, David and John. He was predeceased by his brothers, Alan and Kenneth. Stuart will be missed by many relatives and friends.
Stuart and Margaret were married in December 1964 after meeting through several social events put on by the Oak Bay Wanderers Rugby Club. He had a successful career as a teacher for 31 years in the Greater Victoria area, teaching many subjects from English to Social Studies as well as coaching school rugby and soccer teams.
Stuart was a gentle, kindhearted and patient man who always treated those around him with dignity and respect. He had many interests throughout his life. Between singing with several choirs (Arion Male Voice Choir, Monterey Notables) and sailing in the late 70’s, he was an avid rugby player and a lifelong fan of the game, playing for the Oak Bay Wanderers in his younger days and later for the Ebb Tide over 40’s.
Stuart also had a passion for traveling, having spent one year living and traveling throughout England and Europe as a young man. He and Margaret went on many trips throughout their lives together traveling to places as far away as Norway and Japan, to driving across Canada.
Stuart also enjoyed his days gardening at his home in Victoria, as well as spending many summers on Thetis Island at the family cabin which he built and finished over several summers.
The Family would like to thank the Island Health (Cedar Hill Team), Beacon and Bayshore Community Health services teams for their dedicated work and support over this last year, as well as the many close and family and friends. Your support has been invaluable.
A Memorial Service with Reception will be held for Stuart in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Wednesday, December 18 at 2:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of BC https://www.alsbc.ca/donate/ or the Canadian Red Cross.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Jennifer, Peter, Tim and Kit Shepherd
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Jean Jenkins What a wonderful balanced life Stuart has lived.
Special thoughts of you Margaret, David and John.
Love, cousin Jean.
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roger bailey My memory of Stuart was always one one of cheerfullnes and optomistic smiles. Although I have only had brief visits at reunions I value his past freindship.Roger Bailey. My sincer condolences to you all.
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Lenbieller neighbourL LEN. BIELLER
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, AS NEIGHBOURS FOR ABOUT 40 PLUS YEARS YOU WILL BE MISSED.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
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John McDonald Dear Ann, John, David: I had the privilege of singing with your father for many years in fact I often sang beside him in practices. He was a wonderful singer and over the course of time he shared with me many stories from his life as a teacher. He was a terrific man, husband and father and will be missed. My deepest condolences to you all.
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John Carter I knew Stuart in recent years as a regular member of our informal early-morning swimming group, and at subsequent breakfast gatherings to discuss and solve the world’s problems. A very gentle man. So sorry to hear of his passing.
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Beverley Highton I remember Mr. Wright as a fine teacher at Landsdowne Junior high school which I attended in 1956-59. Some years later I met Mr. Wright and his charming wife Margret at an Open House I was hosting, subsequently selling them a lovely home on Brodick Cres.
I remember both with fond memories and would like to extend my sincere condolences to Margret and the family.
Mr. Wright was a true Gentleman.
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Nancy and Ian Stewart Our deepest sympathy. As neighbours, we enjoyed sharing gardening stories and chatting with Stuart. He will be missed.
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Tom & Jaime Spreen Beautiful and informative obituary. Thanks for sharing these details. Our sincere condolences to the Wright family.
The Shepherds send their deepest condolences to Dave and his family.