It is always difficult losing someone, but some have a bigger influence/impact on life than others! Stewart was for me, one of my big influences!I knew Stewart for around 16 years, and he was always a best mate!
He was the guy I used to booze with in my "younger" years - although I am still a youthful 34 ;)
He was the type of person who always saw positives in life and work. He strived to be the best at everything - a qualified CHEF! and a qualified and top class SOFTWARE DEVELOPER! - given the later I only recall 3 other people I have worked along side with a professional talent close to his in Software (my skills don't even come close)! He lived and breathed development. He was my best man at my wedding - a very difficult speech he had to write (given the lack of skeletons in my closet)... I recall him very nervous reading it :) But a fantastic delivery ;)
He was the guy that convinced me to get a career and get a career in computing! - helping me along the way with my degree for which I am very grateful.He helped me gain my first professional job! and a very interesting one it was ;)
In retrospect my only regret is that I never really thanked him enough!*****************************
Update:Karen Stewarts wife has paid tribute to Stewart in her local newspaper*****************************