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Stuart Clive Oliver

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Stuart Clive Oliver

June 20, 1937 - May 2, 2022

After a short illness, Stuart Clive Oliver passed at the Belleville General Hospital in his 85th year on Monday, May 2, 2022. Cherished husband to Betty Ann Oliver (nee: Lackey) for 62 years. Loved father to Carolyn, Reg (Joanne), Barbara (Philip), Jamie (Candice) and pre-deceased by his son Kenneth. Stuart will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Ryan (Danya), Amanda (Kolton), Casey (Luke), Tyler (Katelyn), Haley, Madison and his great-grandchildren Averie and Finn. Stuart is pre-deceased by his parents Howard and Jennie Oliver as well as his siblings Stanley (Loraine), Dorothy (Vernon), Douglas (Jean), Clifford, Cecil (Shirley), and Herbert (Gertie). Loved brother-in-law to Barbara Oliver. Stuart will be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews as well as his community that he cared so deeply for. A visitation will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home 11 King Street West, Colborne, Ontario, Sunday, May 8, 2022, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Eden United Church 13784 County Road 21, Dundonald, Ontario, Monday, May 9, 2022, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow the service at Shiloh Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend a reception at the Eden Community Centre for a time of fellowship. The family do request that masks be worn for the duration of all services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church), Heritage United Church or the Shiloh Cemetery Board.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Agromart Limited - May 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Leah Rogers - May 21, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Leah Rogers - May 21, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Kelley Weir - May 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Kelly and Maureen Sharpe - May 13, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

James Kearns - May 13, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Martin Grass - May 13, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Marilyn Willette - May 13, 2022

Betty and family... so sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. Peter sent me the link this morning. Remember the good times of which I am sure there are lots.

Leslie Orpana - May 12, 2022

My deepest sympathies to Betty and family. Stu was a wonderful neighbour and always so helpful from the first day, towing the moving truck up the hill in a snow storm, and for many winters thereafter, plowing the driveway out with the tractor. He was also a respected politician, always working hard for Cramahe Township. May he rest in peace.

Bill Slater - May 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

The Calberry Family - May 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

S. Paul & Lynda S. Oliver - May 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

S. Paul & Lynda S. Oliver - May 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Gail and Barry Turvey - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Adria and James Williams - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Robin & Chris Clark and Kelly Heath - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Robin & Chris Clark and Kelly Heath - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Sandra Grass - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Philip, Tyler and Katelyn Mutton - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Wayne and Marg Mutton - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Vince and Diane Meekes - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Marlene Marriott - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Bill Pratt - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Dan and Gail Pearson - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Heritage United Church

Grace Chapman - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Edgar and Marilyn Erwin - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Ladies Orange Benevolent Association - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Linda Erwin - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Kelvin and Linda Rayner - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Roberta Clark - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Anne McMurray - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Barb and Doug Chapman - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Ford Arthur - May 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Wayne and Gail - May 9, 2022

Deepest condolences to Betty and family on the loss of Stu. He always had a story or two to tell us when he popped over with fresh vegetables from his garden. He will be missed. Rest in peace Stu.

Dana and Janice Johnston - May 9, 2022

Betty and family…our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the memories that your family and friends share with you help you today and in the days ahead. RIP Stu

Ron and Sue Anne Sawyer - May 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Lesley-Ann (Turpin) Ahee - May 9, 2022

I have many happy memories of visits to the farm. Stu and Betty were always so welcoming and I loved going to see them. Thinking of you all during this difficult time xo

Blake Hetherington - May 9, 2022

I KNEW Stue for years he gave me pics of Colborne from years ago and I ENLARGED THEM AND HUNG THEM IN my eatery walls. Then Gave them to utilities when I sold so where they are now I do not know Stue was a well liked Farmer Rest in peace my good man.

Fort McMurray friends - May 9, 2022

Reg, Thinking of you in your time of loss. May the lessons your father gave you last a lifetime and may you always feel his Spirit nearby. BIG HUGS, Friends From Fort Mac

Sebastian Cimetta and family - May 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Heritage United Church

Sebastian & Cimetta Brothers - May 9, 2022

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Stuart Clive Oliver. from the Cimetta Family.

Cori Arthur - May 9, 2022

I had the pleasure of working with Stu when I first began working at Northumberland County Tourism in 1990. What a truly lovely gentleman he was. My deepest sympathies.

Teresa and Bill Cowie - May 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Philip Ferguson - May 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Philip Ferguson - May 9, 2022

Dear Betty and Family. I was so sorry to hear of Stu's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family. My most sincere condolences.

Friends from Fort McMurray - May 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Leah Rogers - May 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Rebeccah Corbier - May 8, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss, Carolyn. Losing a parent is heartbreaking. I am thinking of you and your family and hoping you find peace.

Roberta [Bobby] Clark - May 8, 2022

I have lost a very dear friend and sparring partner--who am I going to argue with now-life will certainly be dull now Stu. Thoughts and prayers are with you Betty and all your family at such a great loss. God Bless you all! Love--Bobby Clark and Family

Brian Chapman - May 8, 2022

Betty , Caroline, Reg and Barb I was very sad to hear about Stu's passing. I spent alot of time at your place in my teenage years it felt like a second home for me . Please accept my deepest condolences.

Brian Chapman - May 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

ed van egmond - May 8, 2022

STU BECAME A GOOD FRIEND,ALWAYS READY TO SHARE HIS WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ANY TIME I ASKED FOR IT; SOMETIMES WHEN I DIDNT..YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND ....CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FROM THE VAN EGMONDS ---- ED

Jim and Adria Williams - May 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Jim and Adria Williams - May 8, 2022

Our sincere condolences to you, Betty, and your family. Stuart was a valued contributor to the Cramahe community through his dedication to Cramahe Council, as well as his Church. Godspeed, Stuart.

Marilyn Rodger - May 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Rosemary Philp and Mark Hansen - May 8, 2022

We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the entire Oliver family . We are thinking of you all .

Wil and Sonia Vroegryk - May 7, 2022

So sorry to hear of Stu's passing. Our condolences to Betty and the family. Our family will fondly remember him for his generosity, conversation and wit! I feel honored to have known him, couldn't ask for a better neighbour, he will be missed.

Rebecca Weir - May 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Sandy Turk - May 7, 2022

Sending my love to Aunt Betty, Caroline, Barb, Reg, Jamie, and family. I will always cherish my childhood memories with the family (including breaking my arm running into the cow feeder on Jamie’s three-wheeler at the old farm) and Uncle Stu’s wonderful and charming personality. He will truly be missed.

George and Susie Boycott - May 7, 2022

Stu. Always interesting, honest, direct, and funny as hell. I miss our times at Council as Cramahe and Colborne came together. A pleasure to have known him. Our deepest sympathy to Betty and the family.

Dorothy Rutherford - May 7, 2022

I was very sorry to hear of Stu's passing.My condolences to you Betty and all the family. He will certainly be missed by many.

Marvin and penu Day - May 7, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏❤sincerely Marvin & Penny Day and Family

Dianah Warrington - May 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Dianah Warrington - May 7, 2022

Our sincere condolences Betty and family. I feel it was an honour to enjoy the laughs and stories Stu would share, especially about marrying the “best baker around”. The invites for “Betty baked a pie, come on over” were something I always looked forward to when in Florida. Thinking of you all. We will miss Stu so very much xoxo Dianah, Tim and family (Ontario & Florida)

Joseph Crisante - May 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Friends of Dundonald (Eden United Church)

Clarence & Alice Doolittle - May 7, 2022

Dear Betty and Family. Thinking of you. We will miss Stu our Florida neighbour of many years and friend Stu dearly.

Lori and paul Andrus - May 7, 2022

Betty and family, Paul and I were were very sorry to read of the passing of your husband… My sister Roberta thought so highly of you and Stuart.We were together on many occasions at Bob and Roberta’s over the years and enjoyed many chats with Stuart, and will remember him fondly… Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad and difficult time.. Lori and Paul Andrus

Pat & Don Anderson - May 7, 2022

Dearest Betty, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will miss Stu, one of our favourite neighbours of 29 years.

Beverley Cooper & Bob Peoples - May 6, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Dalton and Heather McDonald - May 6, 2022

Betty and family .. our sincere condolences to you in your loss of Stu…. Dalton and he had many conversations when they were both involved in municipal politics … Stu was always good for some interesting stories ! Much sympathy to all of you .

Howard and Barb Whaley - May 6, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of Stu's passing, sending our condolence's to Betty and the family !

Christine Chapman - May 6, 2022

Carolyn, So very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My condolences to and your family.

Susan Vander Ploeg - May 6, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Susan Vander Ploeg - May 6, 2022

Dear Aunt Betty, Caroline, Reg, Barb, Jamie & families. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Uncle Stu. I have so many great memories of Uncle Stu including the Oliver picnics (he sure could hammer in those nails), him laughing with his brothers out at the machine shed, taking us kids for snow mobile rides with the sleigh hooked up behind thru the fields and once on the ATV…never again..lol. He will be forever missed. Sending you all big hugs at this very sad time. Love, Susie & Henry

Clinton and Thelma Herley - May 6, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Meghan & Isaac Lackey - May 6, 2022

Our deepest condolences to you and the family, Aunt Betty. Uncle Stu will be greatly missed. We're sorry that we will not be in attendance for the service but please know that you are all in our thoughts. Love and hugs, Meg & Ike and the kids.

Mary Mouse Checkley Ainsworth - May 6, 2022

Betty and families, please accept my condolences on your loss of Stu. He was a special man of few words. I'll always remember my time working with him while on the recreation committee. I can't thank you both for the kindness and help you gave to Josh and myself when we needed it.

Londa Robinson(Thackeray) - May 6, 2022

Dear Betty and Reg and families. Lots of fond memories of doing business with Stu and Reg getting their crops in. Stu always enjoyed talking politics with my Dad Ivan. Great Man RIP

Melissa Lilje (nee Boreham) - May 6, 2022

I was very saddened to hear that Stuart had passed away. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Elaine Churchill - May 6, 2022

Dear Oliver/Lackey families: It is with great sadness that Dundonald/Cramahe has lost a pillar of the community! He truly will be missed! With our deepest sympathy to all! He is at peace!

Linda and Jim Rutledge - May 6, 2022

Betty: We have just learned of Stu's passing. Our hearts are full of fond memories of you both. Take comfort in your family and know that your friends are saddened by the news.

Diane and Stan Chapman - May 6, 2022

Betty and family. So sorry to hear about Stu passing. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Gwen Bellamy and Family - May 6, 2022

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Please know, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Hugs,

Lynda Oliver - May 6, 2022

Stu was such a good and memorable man. My sincere condolences to you Betty and your family. George often reminisced about summers at Uncle Howard’s with Stu and the boys - fond memories last forever. Thinking of you….Lynda

Jennifer Bevan & Bernice (Oliver) McAuley - May 6, 2022

Sending out love and support to all of you. Stu was such a wonderful man and inspiration to us all.

Julie and Pete Oliver - May 6, 2022

I appreciated Stuart's outreach to me on phone calls the last few years.

Karen & Murray McCullough - May 6, 2022

We are sorry to hear about Stuart. Your family's kindness to our family has been much appreciated over the years. Murray & I will miss him! We thank Stuart for being such a good and kind neighbour. Our deepest sympathy on his passing. Karen & Murray

Terry Turk - May 6, 2022

Sorry for the lose of a good man. I will always remember of working around there on the farm plowing with WD9 and such good memories.

Brad & Crystal Chapman - May 6, 2022

Betty, Caroline, Reg, Barb & Jamie , so sorry to hear about Stu, he has been a friend of the family for many years. Always thought of Stu as one of the pillars of the community of Dundonald, he will be missed by many. Brad & Crystal Chapman

Les and Ann Day - May 6, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Stu was a great man of solid principles that are sadly missing in our world today. He definitely made his community a better place with his knowledge and honesty and will be missed. Sincerely, Les and Ann

Betty Charlton - May 6, 2022

Sorry for the family loss my condolence to all.

Brian McIntosh - May 6, 2022

My condolences to the Oliver family ..... Stuart was loved by everyone who knew him ......He touched so many people's lives ... Simply a great person !

Colleen Wilce - May 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Kylee Moore - May 5, 2022

Carolyn, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you and your family Deepest condolences

Gary an Doreen Woods nee Goodrich - May 5, 2022

So sorry to hear about Stu passing Betty God Blèss you an the Family ..

Beck-Brady Family - May 5, 2022

We are very sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers. -Kate, Paul & Adam Beck-Brady

Wayne and Marjory Mutton - May 5, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Stu’s passing. Our condolence to you Betty and your family. He will not be forgotten soon.

Deborah Bevan - May 5, 2022

Dear Betty, Sending you my condolences on the loss of your husband. Deborah

Wanda & Ernie Dunk - May 5, 2022

Sorry about loss of your husband & father your thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Rick and Cathie (Prentice) Edison - May 5, 2022

Condolences to you Betty, Caroline,Reg,Barbara and Jamie and families. Stu was a great man who worked hard for his community. He never failed to take the time to talk to whomever he met. He will live in people's memories for many years

Willy Oliver - May 5, 2022

Our family chat has been alive this week with our remembrances of times with Uncle Stu, Aunt Betty and family and the home farm. Always a good story—sometimes a little nap in the middle of the story but always completed. Godspeed Uncle Stu!

Marylee and Craig Philp - May 5, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Heaven has received another amazing angel. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Lots of prayers and hugs being sent to you and your family.

Kelley and Kevin Weir - May 5, 2022

Aunt Betty, Carolyn, Reg, Barb and Jamie, So sad to hear of Uncle Stu's passing. So many fond memories including snowmobiling at the farm, his laughter as he told many a tall tale to his nieces and nephews, New Year's Eve dances where Mom and Dad would dance along with Betty and Stu, Oliver picnics, and visiting you both in Florida. He was part of a large clan with so many supportive relatives, he will be truly missed. Love to you all, Kelley and Kevin Weir

Donald Prentice - May 5, 2022

Deepest condolences to Betty and all the Oliver family on the passing of Stu. When ever we met him he always had a smile and told us of going to school with dad. Memories of him will last forever in hearts and minds. Danny and Don Prentice

Carol Osborne - May 5, 2022

Wib and I offer our deepest condolences to Betty and family. Stu was a great guy and will be missed by many

Carol Osborne - May 5, 2022

Wib and I offer our deepest condolences to Betty and family. Stu was a great guy and will be missed by many

Margie Franche - May 5, 2022

Dear Aunt Betty, Caroline, Reg, Barb, Jamie and family. My deepest sympathy at this sad time for you. I can hear Uncle Stu's laughter still and will cherish the times at the farm. God bless you with comfort and peace.

Margie Franche - May 5, 2022

Dear Aunt Betty, Caroline, Reg, Barb, Jamie and family. My deepest sympathy at this sad time for you. I can hear Uncle Stu's laughter still and will cherish the times at the farm. God bless you with comfort and peace.

Tracey Osborne-Lebel - May 5, 2022

My deepest condolences to Stu's family & friends. He was a sweet man & will be missed by many.

Andy Oliver - May 5, 2022

Dear Aunt Betty, Carolyn, Reg, Barbara and Jamie: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Stu. My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. He was a good man and a great uncle. From early morning chores to haying season, family picnics, Aunt Betty's great cooking, swims at Little Lake, snowmobile season, road hockey outside the milk house, tobogganing down Packard's hill, these are cherished times that I still hold deeply and Uncle Stu was a big part of it. He will be sadly missed. Andy

Danielle & Brian Robertson - May 5, 2022

OLIVER FAMILY: We are so sorry to hear you have passed away Stu. The happy times Brian and I have been in your life's and your kindness to us both will never be forgotten To the family cherish the memories Stu you will be missed.

Shawn Sheppard - May 5, 2022

Please accept our family’s condolences. Our parents - Ross and Sandra Sheppard - were friends of many years and would have been saddened to hear of Stu’s passing.

Jean McCrory - May 5, 2022

My condolences to Betty, Carolyn, Reg, Barbara and Jamie. May your love and memories, console you all at this difficult time.

Pat, Steve, Katie Buxton - May 5, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to Betty and family. Stu's loss will have a deep impact on our community. He will be greatly missed by all.

Sandra Mitchell - May 5, 2022

My deepest condolences to Betty and family. Stu was a wonderful man and I enjoyed our talks at Codrington breakfasts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sandra & Elwood Mitchell

Joy Gifford - May 5, 2022

My sympathy to you Betty and your family. I always enjoyed my visits with Stu. He knew so much about Castleton and Cramahe Township. If you needed some info you could be assured that you could get it from him. So missed by your family but also neighbours and friends.

Marc & Eileen Coombs - May 5, 2022

Our condolences to you Betty. Stu certainly made my first term on Council fun (& interesting).

Jim and Michele Smith and Family - May 5, 2022

Our deepest condolence to entire family. May all your wonderful memories and love, help at your time of loss.

Tim Post - May 5, 2022

A man true to his opinions. Often not popular, but a decent man and perennial politician

Mary Wright..Baltimore On. - May 5, 2022

Betty so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to all..

Sharon Kearns - May 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Shiloh Cemetery

Sharon Kearns - May 5, 2022

Dear Betty and family Sincere condolences on the loss of Stu. May your many memories bring you comfort in the coming days. Stu always lived life to the fullest. Stu was a good friend and a good neighbour. He will be missed.

Thomas &Janice Chapman Chapman - May 5, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to Betty and the entire family. Stu will be missed