BigAl Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Copied from a.n.other site, but feel no shame in doing so as posted on here particularily this year A tragic loss of one of our own and so so young. Rest In Peace An Aberdeen man who fought his cancer with humour, dignity and bravery has been described as an “inspiration” to his family and the doctors who treated him. Stuart Lawtie died on Friday after a two-and-a-half-year battle with bowel cancer. The 27-year-old was a “well-known” face in the city, having worked in the Illicit Still, Frankensteins and Espionage before moving to Edinburgh to continue working in various pubs and clubs. He was later headhunted for Wedderburn Castle, in the Borders, where he was the events manager. Last night, Mr Lawtie’s father, Andrew, said he was a “tremendous spirit” who loved being around people, and that working in the hospitality industry had been his “forte”. The 61-year-old, who is one of Aberdeen’s deputy lieutenants, said: “Stuart was smashing, lovely, well-mannered and affable as a child. “He always had lots of friends because he was so easy to get on with. He was just an easy-going, friendly, outgoing guy who always had a smile on his face. He really enjoyed, and related, to people, and he loved the comradery of the hospitality industry.” Stuart was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2008 and had most of his treatment at the Western General in Edinburgh, until he was told last year his cancer was terminal. Yesterday, his consultant oncologist wrote to his parents and sister Gillian, 24, and described him as “selfless” and “inspirational”, which his mother Sheila, 51, said summed him up well. She said: “Stuart was marvellous, such a positive guy, and very brave throughout the difficult times of his illness.” Stuart was an avid Dons fan, after going to his first game at the age of eight, and often travelled up to Aberdeen to see his team play while living in Edinburgh with his girlfriend Maria. His father said last night: “Even Maria has a link with the Dons – she’s Swedish, she’s from Gothenburg. We often used to joke that he went looking for a girl from Gothenburg on purpose, to commemorate the Dons’ win in the European Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1983.” Last night, his parents, of Queens Den, Aberdeen, praised the club for its support during his illness. Mr Lawtie said: “The club has been so supportive and generous, and acknowledged that he was a true fan. “While he was ill they were great, helping him attend the games. “Sometimes the club gets bad publicity or criticism, but on this occasion they were fantastic, supporting and caring.” The club also organised for the former Hazlehead Academy pupil to be given a signed football shirt, which he proudly showed off on Christmas Day. A memorial gathering will be held for Stuart at his “spiritual home” – Pittodrie – on February 24, from noon, and those attending are being asked to wear something red. Quote
CtS Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Just read that too Al, poor lad. 27 ffs. Quote
BigAl Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 Just read that too Al, poor lad. 27 ffs. My eldest son is only a year younger than that. Can't even begin to comprehend how I would feel Always heartbreaking to hear of a parent losing a child Quote
Kowalski Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Fucking hell, that's terrible. RIP. Quote
Stewart Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Thought I hadn't seen him post a while. Terrible news. RIP Quote
caledonia Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 My eldest son is only a year younger than that. Can't even begin to comprehend how I would feel Always heartbreaking to hear of a parent losing a child Much the same here so cant say more than that. RIP Quote
Madbadteacher Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 So very sad Thanks, Al for letting us know. Hope his family are ok, and what a effing waste. Quote
manc_don Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Awful news, thoughts are with his family. RIP. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Such a shame, RIP Stuart. Quote
tlg1903 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Very fitting we won witha bit of style today, always sad when one so young dies. Puts it all in perspective. Rip stuartini Quote
KGB Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Too young for anyone to pass away. Quote
amp Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Very sad to hear. RIP Stuart. Also well done to AFC for helping him to attend the games. Quote
Tyrant Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Was sad to hear about this a few days ago. RIP in peace. Quote
Aberdeen_Ladette Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Very sad news. Too young to die. Never knew Stuartini personally, but remember him as a very witty and knowledgable poster. Stand Free x Quote
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