Roland Edward Stewart
1938-2020
Stewart, Roland Edward
It is with sadness that the family of Roland Edward Stewart
announces his passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on December
9, 2020 at the age of 82. Born in Parry Sound, ON, on September 19th,
1938, he was the husband of the late Sharon Lea (Radulski)
Stewart.
Roland leaves behind his children, Debbie (Ray), Brian and
John (Shelley); grandchildren, Renée, Eric (Amber), Mia,
Mackenzie, Jonathan and Jordyn; great granddaughter, Harper; sisters,
Gloria, Carol, Rosemary, Marilyn, and Donna and many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his wife Sharon, Roland was predeceased by his
parents Jack and Rose (Payne) Stewart.
Sam, as everyone knew him by, had a career in the Canadian
Armed forces that found him in many positions of service. He joined
the military in 1957 and served until 1981. He was a proud soldier in
the Queens Own Rifles of Calgary AB until they disbanded in 1968. He
served in two tours, one in Germany and one Peacekeeping tour in
Cyprus during his time in the QOR. Sam then transferred to Logistics
and worked in transport, he where he drove Commanding Officers to
driving passenger buses. Sam was posted to a few places in Canada,
Dana SK, Borden ON and Suffield AB which he moved his family
to.
In Suffield AB, after he retired from the service, Sam kept
working for DND on heavy equipment and trucks, this part of his career
carried him through retirement and he finished off working for the
Municipality of Burstall SK where he and Sharon had
retired.
His personality served him well during his time, making
lifelong friendships that lasted until his passing. Sam had many
admirers and authentic respect as a heavy vehicle
operator.
Sam loved his motorbikes, well, he loved pretty much anything
that had wheels and motors. He owned many over the years! He loved his
RV’s and camping and always enjoyed sitting around a
campfire.
He enjoyed get togethers with family and friends, dancing ,
joking ,cats and dogs (except when they barked) trains, movies and
hats and crazy hats! He was the keeper of things….many things! Never
turned down a dessert and LOVED butter tarts!! 99.9% of the time he
didn’t have a shirt on and was a sun worshiper. He always had a nick
name for everyone. He was a proud Canadian, always with a flag on his
RV or his truck. He was a proud soldier!
Sam was a man of dignity that always held his head high and
will be remembered as a man that served selflessly.
Rest easy ‘‘Ol Buzzard” as he
affectionately called himself.
This is the price you pay for having a great father and
Grandpa aka Papa! You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments –
and you get the tears at the end, too.
There will be no services at this time. For those who wish,
donations in Roland’s memory can be made to The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch # 93 Poppy Fund.
Dad
By an Unknown Author
We’ll always remember
that special smile,
that caring heart,
that warm embrace,
you always gave us.
You being there
for Mom and us,
through good and bad times,
no matter what.
We’ll always remember
you Dad because
they’ll never be another one
to replace you in our hearts,
and the love we will always
have for you.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roland Edward Stewart 19382020..
Death notice for the town of: Oromocto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick