WalkedUp Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 I chatted to Stewart this morning in his shop, Deva Arms with his lovely wife. I went in with my three boys and my nephew. They didn’t have what I needed but pointed me in the right direction, they also make such a lovely atmosphere for the boys and a fuss over them that it is a genuinely lovely place to go. Sadly I have been informed that a few hours later Stewart had a severe heart attack and passed away in his shop. Despite the best efforts of his wife and neighbouring workers. Such sad news as he was an utterly lovely and knowledgeable man, a British Army veteran and an excellent gunsmith. He will be greatly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Never got the chance to meet him but RIP a sad loss for his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 That's really sad news. The fragility of life never ceases to shock me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 I knew Stewart reasonably well, from when he was in the "hut" at NWSS, from the shoot at Leadbrook (he ran the cafe there) and then on his move to his location a few years ago. Nice guy, as said above, he was an Armorer in the forces. My thoughts are going out to his wife, my mate who knew them well is giving her a call later to see if there is anything she needs help with. What a terrible thing for her to experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Very sad news, I remember him first working at the NWSS site and I had several minor jobs done by him over the years. I had visited him at his new premises and always received a warm welcome. R.I.P. Stewart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Westley said: I had visited him at his new premises and always received a warm welcome. R.I.P. Stewart. Did you take advantage of his free Werthers??? He was always the genial host... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 hours ago, discobob said: Did you take advantage of his free Werthers??? He was always the genial host... No, only the coffee. Mind you, I bought him plenty when he was at Sealand. When the cafe opened mid week, he nearly always lunched in there 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 14 hours ago, Westley said: No, only the coffee. Mind you, I bought him plenty when he was at Sealand. When the cafe opened mid week, he nearly always lunched in there 😄 I am off to Sealand shortly - we will give a toast to Stewart in the cafe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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