Alex Stewart, 38, of Halifax, Nova Scotia passed away 28 April 2024, in Kanata, Ontario after an aggressive 2.5-year battle with esophageal cancer. Born on 23 May 1985, Alex is survived by his loving spouse, Ashley, his cherished daughters, Aubrey and Anna, his parents Kenneth and Margaret “Peggy” Stewart, and his brother Kyle (Yuna), as well as his niece Noa.
Alex fiercely loved his family and took great joy in watching his daughters grow and understood how precious the time he spent with them was. Alongside Ashley, they proudly graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2010 and they have both served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 18 years. Alex is a third generation RMC graduate, with his father, paternal uncles, and paternal grandfather all being CAF veterans. In 2021, Alex was accepted into the Military Legal Training Plan and dedicated the last 2 years to pursuing his law degree at the University of Ottawa to fulfill his dream of becoming a legal officer. His leadership and camaraderie will be remembered by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.
Apart from his military service and career, Alex had a passion for being a hockey goalie, and playing WarHammer. He also had a love-hate relationship with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His dedication to his hobbies reflected his commitment to excellence both on and off the “field.”
Alex will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Family will receive friends in the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, on Thursday 9 May from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre on Friday 10 May at 1:00 pm with guests requested to arrive no earlier than 12:30 pm. Reception will follow at Stittsville Legion, 1481 Main St, no earlier than 4:30 pm. The funeral will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Please register here for the live stream. Military members are invited to wear DEU-1D (ribbons) to the visitation and DEU-1A (medals) to the funeral. As per Alex’s request, all other guests are encouraged to wear something of colour and avoid black. Cremation and private burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
Digital Guestbook
Alfred and Lou Ann Smith
Lavy
I’ll never forget the endless games of rebound during my rookie year at RMC. Miss you buddy.
Emile and Wendy Chartrand
Heartfelt condolences to your family.
Roger & Bonnie Drolet
Ken, Peggy and family. Our heartfelt condolences for your lost.
Amy Ross
My dearest Peggy and Ken, my heart feels for you at this time. Sending my biggest hugs, love and prayers. Lots of love, Amy
C/Supt. (Rtd) Harold O’Connell
Ken and family: My heartfelt condolences to all. Both Val and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Harold and Val
Cape Breton Island
Donna Bonner
My sincere condolences to Ashley and her children.
Philip Henderson
Honestly cannot imagine your sadness at Alexander’s passing after a long, fierce battle. But now at the end of his courageous fight, he is at rest. My thoughts and prayers are for his family now and that they too can find a peace they could not find while their son, brother and husband were there fighting the battle with him, every minute of that fight.
Elizabeth Polnicky
Peggy, Ken, Ashley and family, I so sorry to hear of Alex's passing, may his memory remain forever in your hearts. I remember him in his early years in Ottawa and Victoria.
John Wenek
Ken, Peggy, Ashley, Aubrey, Anna, Kyle and family. Wishing you friends to comfort you, memories to strengthen you and love to bring you peace in your time of sorrow. Keep your best memories of Alex close to heart and he will always be with you. Stew, he will be remembered. May he rest in peace.
Peggy, Ken and family. Our sincere condolences on your loss.