Lt. Col. Stuart P. Northrup
1930-2019
Lt Col Stuart Percy Northrup
Stuart Percy Northrup passed away at Ridgewood Veterans Wing in Saint
John on March 16, 2019 in the company of loved ones. He was 88 years
old. Stu was born August 25, 1930 to Percy and Maude Beryl Northrup
(nee Seely) in a United Empire Loyalist farmhouse in Kingston built by
his ancestor Benijah. He is survived by his wife Beatrice,
stepdaughter Lynda and daughters Julie, Patricia, Sandra and Wendy
(Dave), three half-sisters, eight grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and a large extended family. Stuart was predeceased by
his son Christopher (Grazyna) and his siblings Olive Hatt (Clyde),
Laurence and Ruth Anne.
Stuart joined the NB Scottish in 1947 and volunteered for the Korean
War in 1950 where he saw active combat with 2 RCR as a rifle platoon
commander. Stu’s army career opened up a world of adventure for
him and created lifelong friendships with those with whom he served.
He graduated from the Canadian Army Staff College and the US
Ranger/Special Forces Course. He was Commander and Chief Instructor of
the Airborne Centre and first Regimental Major of the Airborne
Regiment. He was a founder and active member of the Armed Forces
Parachute Team, the Sky Hawks. During his career, Stu had postings
across Canada as well as to Germany, the U.S., Kashmir and
Belgium.
Stuart was an accomplished athlete, a dedicated coach and an
innovative trainer. A champion shot, he captained the Army
Championship team, won numerous matches in Canada and competed
internationally. He trained and captained the 2 RCR Commonwealth
competition team, winning the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s
trophy an unprecedented three times.
In retirement, Stu became a scratch golfer and had time to enjoy his
life long love of family, bridge, animals, beautiful cars, the Toronto
Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. In the tradition of many Maritimers, he
was a great storyteller.
His family thanks the professional, caring staff at Ridgewood Veterans
Wing. We are very grateful to you all.
A celebration of Stuart’s life will be held at a later date. He
will be laid to rest at Trinity Church Cemetery, Kingston, NB.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lt Col Stuart P Northrup 19302019..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick