Obituary of Stewart Kenneth Nigel ROBB

December 20, 1991 – Toronto, Ontario
December 7, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

We are sad to announce that our son, Stewart Kenneth Nigel Robb passed away at the age of just 27 years, on December 7th, 2019.

Stewart was born in Toronto on December 20th, 1991 to Jim and Sandy Robb. He was a brilliant and pure spirit. Stewart lived his life honestly and with integrity and energy to spare, and always let his friends and family know that he valued them. Deciding that Toronto was too expensive a place for a young man to make a go of, he applied for a job in Calgary with his employer. Needing him there in two weeks, Stewart bought a big trailer, packed up all his belongings, his tools and his doggy side-kick, ‘Boss’, and headed out west pulling it all with a little six cylinder truck. He eventually started his own business repairing everything that moved, from vehicles to heavy equipment. Nothing mechanical nor electrical ever defeated him.

That was one of his many cross-country odysseys. Long drives were a regular thing with Stew, whether it was picking up a little MG roadster on Vancouver Island and barely making it back to Toronto, or driving home for Christmas with regular time spent under the vehicle for repairs in the dead of winter. All of it was the stuff of legends. He attended an elementary school for the gifted, and graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA, including a 100% score in calculus. Yet, he was such a simple guy. He did not need possessions to make him happy. He was big-hearted and kind, and would give you his last penny if you needed it, but would not accept help from others. He was fiercely independent.  His Mom Sandy recalls how he just could not be contained when he was young. He would disappear into the neighbourhood and onto a very busy Queen St exploring on his bike, and wonder why everyone was upset and out looking for him when he made his way back.

He leaves his parents and siblings, Graham and Katherine, and a long trail of broken-hearted family and friends. Jim and Sandy, Graham and Katherine now entrust Stewart to God, whom we trust can make good use of his abundant skills.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. There will be sandwiches and refreshments after the service.

A Celebration of Life will be held for our beloved Stew Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Toronto Hunt Club (1355 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON) from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Trans Canada Trail Foundation in Stewart’s memory are appreciated. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/in-memory-of-stewart/. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Stewart’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Stewart Robb. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3,   Telephone: 403-241-0044.