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Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:37 pm
by Dave
Cables used to correct UR and the league at times. A well used brain. Might down a half bottle of scotch in his memory.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:22 pm
by justinr73
We’re in Berlin and just about to raise a glass to Stew McDowall who sadly passed on 16 June, having missed his funeral service today.
He was the first to properly welcome us into the UR family and away trips, in particular, will never be the same again.
It was a pleasure to be sitting next to him for the win in the RDS this year.
RIP big lad.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:52 am
by Cap'n Grumpy
justinr73 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:22 pm
We’re in Berlin and just about to raise a glass to Stew McDowall who sadly passed on 16 June, having missed his funeral service today.
He was the first to properly welcome us into the UR family and away trips, in particular, will never be the same again.
It was a pleasure to be sitting next to him for the win in the RDS this year.
RIP big lad.
I'm shocked and saddened by this.
I served on URSC committee with Stew, but didn't even know he was ill (assuming this wasn't sudden). I knew he had health "issues" even a few years back, but didn't think they were likely to cause his demise. He always made light of them, and shrugged them off.
Decent spud whose company I enjoyed very well. Great sense of humour and very loyal Ulster supporter.
Would appreciate any info about Stew's last days, even if sent by PM? Thanks.
Grumps.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:04 pm
by BR
Aye, sad to hear about Stew. Always a big smile and cheery attitude.
Always had a suggestion for a bar worth trying or a landlord who was prepared to do us a deal.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:19 am
by justinr73
Indeed.
I believe they were queuing outside the door of the service but there’s talk of a further get together.
I’ll post any details.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:05 pm
by kingofthehill
justinr73 wrote:We’re in Berlin and just about to raise a glass to Stew McDowall who sadly passed on 16 June, having missed his funeral service today.
He was the first to properly welcome us into the UR family and away trips, in particular, will never be the same again.
It was a pleasure to be sitting next to him for the win in the RDS this year.
RIP big lad.
Was Stew on this forum?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:18 pm
by Bart S
Cap'n - it was completely unexpected with friends and family in shock.
Very sad news. He was a top guy and passionate supporter. First met him outside of UR but then many times over the years at ravers and at some away games. He was the kind of guy who helped make those trips great occasions.
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:25 am
by Rovi Snave
Very very sad - he will be missed !!!
RIP Stew
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:26 am
by Rovi Snave
Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:52 am
justinr73 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:22 pm
We’re in Berlin and just about to raise a glass to Stew McDowall who sadly passed on 16 June, having missed his funeral service today.
He was the first to properly welcome us into the UR family and away trips, in particular, will never be the same again.
It was a pleasure to be sitting next to him for the win in the RDS this year.
RIP big lad.
I'm shocked and saddened by this.
I served on URSC committee with Stew, but didn't even know he was ill (assuming this wasn't sudden). I knew he had health "issues" even a few years back, but didn't think they were likely to cause his demise. He always made light of them, and shrugged them off.
Decent spud whose company I enjoyed very well. Great sense of humour and very loyal Ulster supporter.
Would appreciate any info about Stew's last days, even if sent by PM? Thanks.
Grumps.
Cap’n -PM sent
Re: Absent Friends
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:26 am
by BR
kingofthehill wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:05 pm
justinr73 wrote:We’re in Berlin and just about to raise a glass to Stew McDowall who sadly passed on 16 June, having missed his funeral service today.
He was the first to properly welcome us into the UR family and away trips, in particular, will never be the same again.
It was a pleasure to be sitting next to him for the win in the RDS this year.
RIP big lad.
Was Stew on this forum?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BR wrote: ↑Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:04 pm
... Always a big smile and cheery attitude...
Does he sound like someone on this forum?
