“VE7 DBT”
Died on August 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Gordon and Gertrude Snider. He attended Gordon Bell High School. In July 1944, Stewart joined the Navy and served his country on the corvette HMCS Kincardine for which he earned the Atlantic Star. After the war, he attended University of Manitoba from which he graduated in 1949 with a degree in Engineering. He then rejoined the Navy as an officer and married his sweetheart, Dulcie Ellershaw, on September 24, 1949. Stewart had a long and fruitful career in the Navy including a stint on HMCS Cayuga in the Korean War. He also served on HMCS Ontario and HMCS Saguenay. After he retired from the Navy in 1973, he worked first for DND as a civilian and then joined the B.C. Systems Corp. in 1978 moving to Victoria, B.C. He eventually retired in 1988. Stewart had a long and interesting retirement. He had many interests including model railroading. He was a member of the Union Club of B.C., the NOAVI and later he rediscovered an old love – ham radio. He was an enthusiastic participant in the Island Net for many years. Stewart leaves to mourn, Dulcie, his beloved wife of 60 years; his daughter, Judith (Albert Walden) Ottawa; his son, John (Dana Sibley) Victoria and his much loved grandchildren; Robert Walden (Lindsay Noel), Christopher, Ian, Darcie and Jakob Snider. Also survived by his brother, Ken and his children, Don and Nancy.
A Celebration of Stewart’s Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, 3909 St. George’s Lane, Cadboro Bay, Victoria, B.C.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 4R9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 4N4. The family wants to say a special thanks to his many caregivers. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Les Walden
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Carol Lindsey Dear Dulcie,
I was very sorry to read of Stewarts passing in the paper. I wish you and your family all the best at this time.
Sincerely,
Carol Lindsey
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Joan and Mel Jones Dear Dulcie and Family,
It is with great sadness that we hear of your loss. We have such fond memories of Stewart and know that the love you shared will live on and give you comfort.
Much love,
Joan and Mel
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Pat & Peter Psaila To Dear Dulcie,
I was saddened to hear of Stewart’s passing. I just wanted to let you know we’re thinking about you, sending our condolences & wishing you well.
Pat & Peter
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Mary and Sydney Humphreys Dear Dulcie and family,
We are thinking of you and we hope that you are reminiscing and smiling at all the fond memories that you have shared and cherished together with Stewart.
“Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind just because I am out of sight?–All is well.”
Much love,
Mary and Sydney
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Frank & Edith Dayton Dear Dulcie ,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Colin W. Geitzler/Tracy Finnigan Dear Judith, Al, Bob and Snider family:
We were very sorry to hear of the recent passing of your beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather respectively.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family as you go through this time of sorrow.
Colin and Tracy
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(Mrs.) Archie Harwood The Executive and Members of the British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Victoria Branch, would like to offer their sympathy to Dulcie and the family on the loss of Stewart.
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Ruth&Fred Sherwood Dulcie and Family: With very despondent sadness we have read of Stewart’s passing. He and you were part of our family since 1960 when ‘Stew’ and Fred served together in HMCS St.Laurent. We will be with you at St. George’s on September 01. (Why does it seem that the best of us goes first?) //Ruth&Fred//
Mrs. Snider, Judith, John and Family: on behalf of Patricia, Samatha and I, we want to extend out heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of Mr. Snider.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wishing you love and peace
Les, Patricia and Samantha