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Leslyie Robertson lit a candle
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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Al Ross uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 20, 2021
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On behalf of all of Stu’s friends at the Calgary Military Historical Society (CMHS), we would like to offer our heartfelt condolences on his passing. Stu was a CMHS member for nearly 20 years and during that time he hardly missed a single meeting or club event. During the show and tell part of our meetings, Stu always told an interesting story that captivated the club members in its originality, his sense of humor, and keen wit. Stu was greatly admired by the all of the club members. Being a military historical society, Stu lived it, having served during the Second World War. Stu joined the Canadian Air Force in July 1942, eager to take to the skies to battle the Axis powers. “I was 18 years old and I was going to go win the war and become a pilot” he said. Poor night vision led to him becoming an aircraft technician instead, and he spent 11 months in Italy keeping a Squadron of RCAF Spitfires in the air. After the war, Stu made four return trips to Italy. One of which when he was chosen as the representative of Italian Campaign veterans in 2014 and was a member of the Canadian Government Veteran Affairs delegation to travel to Italy to attend the 70th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign. He travelled with his daughter Leslyie. In 2019 Stu was invited as a guest speaker at the Calgary Military Museums for the Second World War exhibit about the Italian Campaign and he shared some of his wartime experiences. He will be dearly missed at our club meetings not only as a fellow club member but as a true friend. Stu, rest in peace.
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Leslyie Robertson lit a candle
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Martin Urquhart posted a condolence
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to Stuart’s family from the Membership of the Military Collectors’ Club of Canada and the Club’s Calgary Chapter. Stu, a chapter member from its inception in September 2017, was well known, liked and respected by the membership and all who had the pleasure to know him. Very few people get the privilege and opportunity to spend time with a World War II veteran like Stu. Stu’s knowledge and passion for history and learning and his willingness to share his wartime experiences with Club members was greatly appreciated. It was a blessing to have such a friend, and mentor, spend precious time with us. Whenever our in-person monthly musters resume they will not be the same without Stu. He will be missed, honoured and remembered. Trust me, Stu will never be forgotten.
Martin Urquhart
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James Baldwin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Photo Caption: Stu And Famous 'Troop Transport" Luxury Liners
Stu was always interested in the two luxury liners that he travelled on in WWII. He left New York on the “Queen Mary” on October 8, 1943 and disembarked at Gourock, Scotland on October 16, 1943. On December 22, 1945 he left Gourock Scotland on the “Queen Elizabeth” and disembarked in New York on December 28, 1945. The photo is from a mural of the Queen Mary now located in Long Beach, CA.
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James Baldwin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Photo Caption:Service in World War II - This photo shows Stu in Italy where he was a Leading Aircraftsman (Specialty Electrical) in RCAF 417 Squadron where he worked on Spitfire fighters from September 1944 to July 1945. Prior to this he had serviced Halifax and Lancaster bombers in England with RCAF 432 Squadron. In England, he met his future wife Edith and his “war bride” came to Calgary after the war.
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James Baldwin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Photo Caption: Stu and Remembrance Day - In the past five years, Stu had developed a routine where he would attend a local Royal Canadian Legion service in the morning. In the afternoon, he would go to the Military Museums and set up at the Seafire fighter aircraft in the Navy Gallery. He would then talk to the public about his knowledge and experience with Spitfires in Italy. He loved talking to families and would sometimes give John McCrae stamps to the children. This photo shows Stu, as a representative of WWII Veterans, officially accepting a school's Veterans Food Bank donations being dropped off at the Military Museums. (November 11, 2016).
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James Baldwin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Photo Caption: Stu loved to visit the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Flea Market on Sundays. He liked to go in the afternoon because you could get "better deals" and "free stuff" at the end of the day. Also, the photo shows Stu "in action" using his talent for studying and analyzing photographs and artifacts.
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James Baldwin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Stu was a great friend,mentor, and teacher to me over the years. I was always amazed by his knowledge about many subjects and love of learning. I also appreciated his down to earth perspectives on issues and life. I found a few pictures that I will post of Stu "in action". Please accept my condolences to your family and know that he was an inspiring individual to younger generations.
James Baldwin
Stu was a 1941-42 Graduate of Crescent Height High School in Calgary. His picture and his brother's pictures can be found on the school walls. This photo, taken in 2013, shows Stu in front of the school WWII Memorial that lists his name for his WWII Service.
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David Soltess posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
My sincerest condolences to Stu'a family. I knew Stu through our membership in the Calgary Military Historical Society and always thought of Stu as an interesting, kind and modest soul.
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Garry Milne posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the families of Stu Egglestone. I met him through the Calgary Military Historical Society, and would sit beside him in meetings. We always had interesting conversations. I shall remember his pleasing personality and humour. We shared Crescent Heights High School attendance, and he proudly described how his name was on a wall plaque there as a second world war veteran. Neat! The families can be proud of the man, and his positive influences as one of those dear souls. We will miss him.
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Donna Maxwell posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Dearest Leslyie,
Please accept our sincere condolences. The family is so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Mervin is also saddened and remembers all the fun we had in Italy and visits with your dad over the years. We are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Love Donna, Edie, Debby and Mervin.
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Joyce Wright posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Leslyie and Gary, I would like to express my heart felt sympathy to you and your family. I have thought of your dad quite a lot during this pandemic and worried how he was faring. I loved listening to his stories about his time in the service and so many things that he was knowledgeable about. He will be missed.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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