Stewart 'Lodgesound' RIP

[walpurgis]

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Very sad news.

[The Black Adder]

I have been phoning Stewart almost every day over the last few months and speaking to either him or his parents. I saw him last about ten days ago at his home in Surrey. We spent several hours together before he left his home for the final time to stay at his parents' house for the last days of his life. I spoke to his Mum yesterday evening, as he was slipping away.

Stewart was one of the most generous people I have known - always willing to help and give good advice. His tea making was quite good too. His work colleagues at the British Film Institute are distraught, as he was a lynchpin of their video/film archiving organisation.

He bore his last illness with great fortitude. He often called me for advice when things weren't going well - it was a way for me to give something back to him. His parents and sister have been amazing in helping Stewart through his emergency operation last year, his chemotherapy and then his recurrence earlier this year.

Whilst I am so sad to have lost a good friend, I am relieved that he is no longer suffering and in a better place now. Rest in Peace my friend.

So sad... I'm so very upset reading this. Sorry.

Thanks for his contact details, Charlie.

[topoxforddoc]

So sad... I'm so very upset reading this. Sorry.

Thanks for his contact details, Charlie.

Josie,

Stewart was never one to make a fuss in public. It was a huge privilege to know him and to be able to help in a small way. I shall miss our daily chats and regular FB messages. Sometimes I felt like I was his apprentice in the studio, learning masses on a daily basis. I shall never forget him. Every time, I line up a new tape, I will be remembering what he shared with me.

Charlie

[The Black Adder]

Josie,

Stewart was never one to make a fuss in public. It was a huge privilege to know him and to be able to help in a small way. I shall miss our daily chats and regular FB messages. Sometimes I felt like I was his apprentice in the studio, learning masses on a daily basis. I shall never forget him. Every time, I line up a new tape, I will be remembering what he shared with me.

Charlie

That's so great to remember him like that.

Blessed be.

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[Arkless Electronics]

I also did not know Stewart but my condolences to his friends and family for their loss. RIP.

[Cas]

I also did not know Stewart but my condolences to his friends and family for their loss. RIP.

Nor me but second the sentiment.

[Audio Al]

I shared time with him at numerous WW shows at Scalford Hall along with his mate Philip , I think it was 2013 maybe 2014 when he was on the Vodka , every time he saw me he shouted out " Hello Dr Wells " the more he said it the more he laughed . Strange what the booze does but it was a laugh , Visited Stewarts home on several ocasions also when Philip was there as well

Good times sadly now gone

[topoxforddoc]

His memorial service will be at lunchtime next friday 30th June in Surrey. I shall pass on everyone's condolences and messages

[Macca]

Really sad news. Always enjoyed Stewart's posts immensely and regret not being at Scalford the times he exhibited to meet him properly and hear some of his amazing RTR collection.

RIP

[Marco]

This is indeed really sad news, and for me a complete shock, as I didn't even know he was ill...

I was fortunate to have met Stewart a few times at Scalford, where he was always most welcoming, friendly, and above all extremely knowledgeable in his areas of expertise and passion for all things tape, especially R2R, and of course recorded music.

He was such a nice guy to chat to, and would always be willing to share his knowledge and help others when he could, which made him both the consummate exhibitor, at the likes of Scalford, but also member of our community here on AoS, and so his enthusiastic and erudite contributions will be greatly missed.

We've truly lost one of the genuine good guys in our hobby. My thoughts and condolences go out to all of Stewart's friends and family at this difficult time.

Let's all celebrate how devoted Stewart was to 'the cause' by remembering the expertly assembled, unique, and superb-sounding systems he used to exhibit for our collective pleasure at Scalford:



A legend gone but never forgotten. RIP and God bless, my friend.

Marco.

P.S I'm moving this thread to the main part of the form, so that more folks will see it and can pay their respects.