Book of Memories for Amy Elizabeth STEWART

Condolence From Barbara and Brien

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:04:48 EDT

Thinking of all the Stewarts at this sad time and we are sorry we are unable to attend Amy's memorial. Barbara and Brien

Condolence From Tanya Pimenoff

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:19:28 EDT

To Amy's family: I was very sorry to read of Amy's death. Amy was one of Branksome's oldest alumnae who most certainly Kept Well The Road all these many years. On behalf of the Alumnae Association, please accept our sincere condolences. With sympathy, Tanya P. (Assoc. Dir. of Alumnae Relations)

Condolence From Lorna Harris

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:14:01 EDT

Dear Stewart family, I join Adrienne in all the thoughts she expressed. Your parents were so important to our lives, part of an extraordinairy group of fascinating cultural leaders...greet role models. Also your Mum was very kind to me when I was starting to build a young adult life in Toronto and led me to finding my first job!. Much Love, Lorna

Condolence From Adrienne Harris

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:00:54 EDT

To All the Stewarts, Amy and Claire were wonderful and much admired friends of my parents Norah and George Harris. Many years of memories of parties, gardening, trips to Stratford. My mother was lucky to have such a wonderful solid, loving friend in Amy. Makes me sad and wistful to think that Amy must be almost the last of that generation of women ( men and women) who went through the war and continued on to make contributions and live graceful and responsible lives.

Condolence From MARJORIE HARRIS

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:01:48 EDT

Amy was one of the greatest gardeners this country has ever known. She and Clair created something unique and inspirational to several generations of new gardeners. She was so generous with her time and wisdom and was one of the first people who encouraged me to go on with both gardening and writing. Her knowledge of plants was phenomenal and she could create combinations of plants not seen before. I think about her a lot and have felt guided by the spirit and aesthetic she developed. We will all miss her intensely.

Condolence From Ann Prendergast

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:02:57 EDT

To the Stewart family: So sorry for your loss. I remember your moms garden at Sturgeon Point, I was so fortunate to have grown up around that garden, and then to experience the one at the farm. I think of her often when I am in my gardens. If a person lives on in the creations they leave behind, she lives on in my mind. And that is a lovely picture, that is the Mrs. Stewart I remember from Sturgeon Point.

Condolence From Marilyn Mirabelli

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:48:43 EDT

Dear Tim and Nalini, All my thoughts and sympathy are with you in your great sorrow. Marilyn Mirabelli

Condolence From Barbara (Baine) Hindson

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 01:10:10 EDT

I remember Amy and Clair very well from my early days at Sturgeon Point. They were very welcoming and gracious when I was " hanging out" with Mike and Tim. The Thanksgiving parties were truly memorable and I was thrilled to be included. Boat rides with Mr and Mrs. Stewart were always an adventure as were conversations with both of them. Amy always seemed to be an oasis of calm which amazed and impressed me. I was fortunate to be able to visit her garden-I wish I had been in a position to talk about plants with her-I'm sure I would have learned a great deal. Having her in your lives for so long was a gift-many wonderful memories I'm sure. You are all in my thoughts. Barbara

Condolence From Lorna and Tom Gladney

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:21:34 EDT

Dear All in the Stewart Family I came into the Stewart family orbit many years ago, and as a boarding school friend of Tim and Mike, was welcomed so naturally and warmly by your mom and dad that it left a lifelong impression on me. I think of the times at Caledon, roaming in the woods, and of the forced labour :) of planting hundreds of daffodils on the hillsides below the family home, not to mention the trees we planted by hand under your mom's direction. Your mom (I always addressed her as Mrs. Stewart) was always interested in anything I had to say, and of course was so gracious I will always remember her that way. And with the wisdom of hindsight, I realize how quietly effective she was in managing all of your, her considerable brood! Our sincere condolences to you all. Lorna and Tom

Condolence From susan macaulay

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 07:21:13 EDT

AMy's garden was such a gift to so many. I was privileged to visit a number of times many years ago & enjoyed both the hospitality of Amy & Claire & the very special gardens that Amy had created. We at the then Civic Garden Centre, now Toronto Botanical Garden were so fortunate to have Amy & her talents in our lives. My sincere sympathy to the family on Amy's passing. Sue Macaulay

Condolence From Lisa Vehrs (Steward)

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:49:30 EDT

She was such a good friend to my grandmother, Margaret Barr Macmillan, and they had many wonderful years together at Sturgeon Point. Cheers to her memory. Martinis for all! Lisa & Nelia

Condolence From Bob Baines

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:38:19 EDT

Amy was a remarkable woman;generous and kind, with a wonderful laugh and jest for life. An amazing hostess, she always made everyone feel welcome and completely at home. I count myself lucky to have known her.

Condolence From Barbara Glennie and Brien Gray

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:47:08 EDT

To all the Stewarts we send our sincere condolences. Your Mother was unique, special and the pillar of your family. We are thinking about you at this sad time. Love Barbara and Brien

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Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:35:26 EDT

Condolence From Tara Muir

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:18:31 EDT

Sending our love and sympathies at this time. I remember so well the gardens, the library, the tennis court, the ponds, the property. I was so blessed to grow up there. Thank you Mrs. Stewart for those memories. May your love and memories help you through this time of loss. Tara Muir and family.