DARRIN TREVOR STEWART

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I miss you… I miss you so much… I miss how we used to wrestle, and how we would watch Scooby Doo… I miss playing plants versus zombies on the DS… I miss how we would go rent movies from the corner store every week or two… I miss your tacos, I miss the smell of your car… I miss my little room with a curtain instead of a door… I miss you dad, I hope you’re at peace, with grandpa and Uncle mark… I hope you three found Grammy when she came to you… me and Stewie are still here, we’re staying strong for you guys… I’m sorry I wasn’t the best always… I’m sorry I never told you how much I really loved you… I’m sorry that we weren’t together more… I wish we had more time. I wish I could have just one day to sit with you and tell you so much… I wish you could meet Hunter because I know you’d love her. I wish you were there when my team won city champs in hockey… I wish you were there for so much in life… I wish you were still here, that I could still give you a hug, I could still feel your scruff against my face when I hugged you… I wish I could still throw a football around in the backyard after school… I wish I could just sit and talk about life with you… I love you so much… I miss you so much… please be safe wherever you are… I hope you’re proud of me… I love you ~ Connor (2022) - Posted by: Connor Stewart (Son) on: May 29, 2022

• I met Darrin at Motor Coach Industries in the early 90's. We worked together in Dept. 38. Darrin struck up a conversation with me at work one day and we found we had some common interests. We went for a drink after work that week and became very good friends. Soon after, Darrin introduced me to his Dad Wayne who was the Supervisor in Dept. 21 at Motor Coach. Later, he introduced me to his brother Mark who worked in Dept. 23. Mark and I became very good friends as well. I attended Darrin's wedding to Janice and had many visits with them at their home on Martin Ave. At Motor Coach, Darrin pursued jobs with more responsibility and always encouraged me to do the same. He became a shop steward for the union, worked in the rework area reworking fiberglass and metals and then moved onto the Quality Assurance department where he eventually worked with a metrology team measuring and auditing buses and tooling. He always took his work very seriously. He always had a lot of faith in me and helped me to target my career goals. I considered him a mentor and looked up to him for this and will always appreciate the time and advice he gave me. During this time at MCI, Darrin frequently invited me, his brother Mark and other friends out on the weekends to his camper trailer at Nutimik in the Whiteshell. We had some great times and talks that I will never forget. Darrin’s brother Mark and I became very close hanging out several times a week. Shortly after, in 2000, Mark passed away. A few years later in 2003, Darrin’s Dad passed away. I attended both funerals. Based on the attendance at both funerals, it was clear how many friends and family they had and how many lives they had touched. In the early 2000's, Darrin was working as a Supervisor at E.H. Price where he quickly recruited me and a few other friends/former co-workers from MCI. Me, Kevin, and Darren worked closely together as Supervisors and helped each other out. We went out for lunch almost every day and there was always lots of shop talk. It was at E.H.Price that Darrin met Cheryl. During one of the many times Darrin and I would meet after work for drinks and dinner, I recall him telling me that he and Cheryl had started dating and I could see how excited he was. Darrin was in my wedding party in June 2004. Cheryl attended as well. His cousin Stuart was our real estate agent and helped us find and buy our first home a month later. Unfortunately, Darrin and I started to lose touch shortly after. I made several attempts to invite him and Cheryl over to our new home for dinner but the timing never seemed to work out. We spoke from time to time though and I recall talking to him as he made his rounds working the late shift as a Supervisor at the rolling mill in Selkirk. We talked of him giving me a tour sometime but we never finalized a plan. I visited Darrin and Cheryl at their home shortly after their son Connor was born. It wasn’t until May 2009 that I met up with Darrin again to see the new Star Trek movie reboot. We met at Applebee’s for dinner and caught up. I recall Darrin saying he was doing some construction/renovation work with his cousin Stuart at that time. He told me stories about his son Connor and how he was so proud of him and that he was taking him to daycare each morning. My son Michael was born a few years after Connor. I had sent Darrin some pictures and emails and called a few times hoping we could get together but we never managed to work out a plan. Years had gone by without Darrin and I speaking. In early 2014, I saw this message posted on his Dad Wayne’s obituary page: “Hi, I'm writing on behalf of Shauna (Wayne's granddaughter). She's trying to contact her father's side of the family. If anybody reads this and could help out please call me” I tried to contact Darrin to see if he had gotten Shauna's message but I wasn't successful so I got a hold of Cheryl. She said she’d pass the info onto Darrin and gave me his cell number since I had mentioned I was trying to get in touch with him since his Birthday in May. After Cheryl sent me Darrin’s cell number, I planned to contact him after finishing some painting I was busy with on my house. I hoped we could catch up on the last few years and maybe he could finally meet my son. Unfortunately, while I was finishing my painting one weekend night, my wife brought me Darrin’s obituary that she had found in the paper. I wish I had the chance to have that meeting with Darrin that I had planned. He was an important part of my life and I am so sorry that he is gone. I think about his son, and Mom all the time and everyone else that will miss him so much. I had missed his friendship over the years but always thought that I would have a chance to have his friendship once again. Don’t put off what you can do today because your opportunity may be lost forever. My sincere condolences to all of his family and everyone that misses him as much as I do. Marshall Kenny - Posted by: Marshall Kenny (Friend) on: Jul 16, 2014

• I never had the opportunity to meet Darrin, though Sharon spoke of him often - always with a smile on her face. Sharon: I'm very sorry for your loss and cannot imagine what you are going through. The loss of a child is not something any parent should go through. I hope you can find some comfort in friends and family who love you and care about you. We are all thinking about you and I am praying for you. - Posted by: Martin Cloutier (Sharon and Stuart's Friend) on: Jun 12, 2014

• I grew up in the same apartment as Sharon and Wayne...I remember visiting them when we all moved from the apartment.. Darrin and Mark were younger than us....I babysat for Wayne and Sharon in my teens growing up and they were so sweet, Mark with that devilish grin and Darrin with that sweet smile. Uncle Wayne and Auntie Sharon as I knew them both had those contagious laughs....Sharon...I wish you nothing but happy memories of the beautiful boys you had and the gift of grandchildren you have been given. I am sure you see all the wonderful qualities in your sons through the grandkids. Sincerest condolences... Jamie - Posted by: Jamie Campbell...(Latal) (Neighbor/long time friend/ babysitter) on: Jun 10, 2014

• I also grew up on Roberta Ave., and of course I remember Darrin, and his brother Mark too! Darrin & I were the same age and we went to the same schools. We had it good over there on Roberta Ave., and I have so many memories of the kids on the street, growing up together. Darrin & I were not in touch over the years, but having a young family myself, I often find myself thinking back to when I was a kid, and all the kids I knew from the old neighbourhood...ahh, lots of memories. I was sad to read of Darrin's passing, may he live on in the hearts of those he loved. - Posted by: Allison Lynch Deighton (childhood friend) on: Jun 09, 2014

• Dear Darrin I write this loving message with deep sadness. You were always part of my family I will always remember the laughs and good times we enjoyed. I am thankful to you for the sharing of Connor (my Doughboy). Love you and miss you Auntie Margie. - Posted by: DARRIN STEWART (FRIEND) on: Jun 09, 2014

• Darrin, you were a good and warm hearted loving man. We'll all miss you . . R.I.P. dear cousin . . . xoxo - Posted by: Holly Yarkie (Cousin) on: Jun 08, 2014

• Darrin was one of my best childhood/teenager friends. We grew up together and lived on the same block (Roberta Ave., we moved there in 1975). We went and walked together to the same elementary and junior high school. Later both of us worked at Motor Coach Industries with Mark, Wayne, and Big Jim. Darrin you will be missed. I will never forget all the times we had together. I know you are up there reunited with Mark and your Dad, and have found peace with yourself. I will make sure to tell stories about you to Connor. Take care, and say hi to the guys for me. Jimmy D - Posted by: Jim Dickinson (Friend) on: Jun 07, 2014