STEWART, Michael Andreas Gordon

Michael Andreas Gordon Stewart was born August 2, 1975 and passed away suddenly Friday, December 4, 2020 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Michael was born in Halifax. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Andrew B. Stewart and Christine K. Stewart; his children, Rowan, Jonathan, and Jocelyne Stewart of Bedford; and his sister, Wendy Stewart ofhalifax. Michael attended Charles P. Allen High School and Dalhousie University. In high school he participated in the music program, with a particular interest in trumpet and guitar. He was active in Scouting; in fact his first job was lifeguarding at the old Camp Lone Cloud at Miller’s Lake. He enjoyed his time on the Bedford Beavers Swim Team, winning many medals and breaking Provincial records. He later enjoyed many summers working as a lifeguard for Bedford Parks and Recreation, and winters at Dartmouth Sportsplex, and Sackville Sport Stadium. Michael loved to play hockey and was a proud member of the Bedford Blues for most of his youth and teen years - a love that he has passed onto his children. Michael enjoyed working with people. He excelled at customer service, winning numerous awards throughout his career. He spent many years working at the Sony Store in Dartmouth, and then managing the Sony Store in Bedford. Even when his shift had ended, you could find him installing electronics at his customers’ homes. Through his work at Sony, he was awarded the National Customer Experience Champion Award. Most recently he worked as a "Genius" at the Apple Store at the Halifax Shopping Centre where he enjoyed his work immensely, and his fellow workers respected his mentorship and enthusiasm to help other employees as well as customers. Michael knew people everywhere, and always remembered conversations from the past. He loved to help people. He was outgoing with an infectious personality. Michael’s children were his greatest pride. Any spare time would find him planning a new adventure with them. They enjoyed his hikes, time at the lake swimming, fishing, and kayaking, and his Bbqing skills. Michael called them "his team", and was proud of their various qualities. He was a very loving father, and will be terribly missed by all his family and friends. Michael was a member of Bedford United Church and enjoyed tremendously the recent online services. A Celebration of Life will take place in Bedford United Church in the future, when wecan once again gather. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Bedford United Church in trust for his children. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com