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  • hmvman
    Full Member
    • Mar 2007
    • 1155

    Stanley Stewart

    It's with very great sadness that I have to tell you all that our friend and fellow forumista Stanley Stewart passed away this morning in York hospital. He'd been admitted last Monday with a chest infection and there were various complications including pneumonia. I have spoken with his nephew who said he'd let me know further news and funeral arrangements next week.

    I've had the privilege of knowing Stanley for over five years since he joined York Recorded Music Society. He was an enthusiastic member of the society and great company. He will be sorely missed but very fondly remembered.

    R.I.P, Stanley.

    Gavin (hmvman)
  • ferneyhoughgeliebte
    Gone fishin'
    • Sep 2011
    • 30163

    #2
    Oh that is terribly, terribly sad - Stanley's posts and his reports on the YRMS meetings revealed an enthusiastic and humorous personality. I shall miss reading what he had to say. Please pass on my condolences to his family, Gavin.

    RIP & thanks, Stanley.
    [FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]

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    • antongould
      Full Member
      • Nov 2010
      • 8856

      #3
      Very sad, he will be much missed .....

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      • Petrushka
        Full Member
        • Nov 2010
        • 12391

        #4
        Saddened to hear this news. I used to hugely enjoy reading Stanley's anecdotes and memories of working with some of the great names of the stage, usually on the occasion they passed away. Alas, his memories didn't appear here in recent months but they were always so full of wit, warmth and humour and were a joy to read.

        RIP Stanley.
        "The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink

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        • Richard Tarleton

          #5
          I corresponded with Stanley about films...he sent me off-TV recordings of two Powell and Pressburger films whose transmission I'd missed (The Red Shoes, I Know Where I'm Going), and a precious recording of Michael Strogoff - he told me how he'd met Anton Walbrook.... Please pass on my condolences too.

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          • french frank
            Administrator/Moderator
            • Feb 2007
            • 30666

            #6
            A brief return to say how sad I was to read this news. If you have the opportunity, Gavin, please do pass on our condolences and tell his family how much Stanley's memories and anecdotes were appreciated and enjoyed by forum members.
            It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.

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            • Felix the Gnat
              Banned
              • Jun 2019
              • 136

              #7

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              • StephenMcK
                Full Member
                • Jan 2020
                • 70

                #8
                Very sad to hear that. I had plenty of good chats with him because he had been an understudy in a stage production my father was in centuries ago and he was full of great background.

                I can only endorse Petrushka's remarks.

                A very sad passing.

                Do look out for my pa when you get to Heaven's Green Room, Stanley.

                God's speed.

                SHB
                Last edited by StephenMcK; 02-02-20, 00:32. Reason: typo

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                • ahinton
                  Full Member
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 16123

                  #9
                  Very sad news. RIP Stanley.

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                  • Richard Barrett
                    Guest
                    • Jan 2016
                    • 6259

                    #10
                    A cultured, entertaining and warm-hearted individual was Stanley. I'm sorry never to have actually met him, but it was a privilege to have been in his virtual company here.

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                    • BBMmk2
                      Late Member
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 20908

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Richard Barrett View Post
                      A cultured, entertaining and warm-hearted individual was Stanley. I'm sorry never to have actually met him, but it was a privilege to have been in his virtual company here.
                      Concur. A most highly respected member of this forum. Please send our condolences to his family. Stanley Stewart RIP
                      Don’t cry for me
                      I go where music was born

                      J S Bach 1685-1750

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                      • Nick Armstrong
                        Host
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 26606

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Richard Barrett View Post
                        A cultured, entertaining and warm-hearted individual was Stanley. I'm sorry never to have actually met him, but it was a privilege to have been in his virtual company here.
                        Yes indeed

                        I too corresponded with him privately, less than a year ago after I spotted him playing a copper in an early episode of Callan. Very sorry he’s no longer with us, condolences to all close to him.
                        "...the isle is full of noises,
                        Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
                        Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
                        Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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                        • pastoralguy
                          Full Member
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 7876

                          #13

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                          • Barbirollians
                            Full Member
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 11900

                            #14
                            Originally posted by pastoralguy View Post
                            Very sad to hear

                            His posts were always interesting and always marked him as a gentleman .

                            RIP Stanley Stewart - and condolences to his family and friends.

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                            • cloughie
                              Full Member
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 22242

                              #15
                              How very sad to hear. Stanley very kindly sent me a DVD of a Glen Campbell TV broadcast a couple of years ago. RIP Stanley.

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