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STUART, Vincent Joseph "Vince, Vinnie"

June 3, 1963 – July 16, 2021. Age 58, beloved son of Arthur and Eileen (Comeau) Stuart, passed away peacefully in his sleep from an unexpected heart attack while on a fishing trip at Eagle River, Labrador. Vince was a very unique person: inventor, entrepreneur, promoter, community activist, always driven forward with a new idea that he turned into a reality. A true global citizen of the municipality of Clare, he touched the lives of many, not only at home but throughout the fishing communities of Atlantic Canada and the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. His main business was Clare Machine Works Limited in Meteghan Centre, which his father founded in 1972. Vince took over after his father’s retirement and quickly expanded the business. He has since then created several other companies and partnerships and was part of many community organizations. Vince was also the proud recipient of numerous awards for his multitude of inventions. A very hard worker, he also liked to play. In his youth, Vince was one of the best hockey players around. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and couldn’t wait for each new season to arrive. Vince loved to travel to see new places while learning new things. Lately his favourite was Mexico where there was sunshine and beautiful scenery as well as a wonderful ocean with superb fishing. Listening to music was one of his ways to relax. He was a great storyteller, often making himself and others laugh. Vince is survived by his cherished wife, Joy (Delsey) Stuart; father, Arthur Stuart; sister, Darlene (André Comeau) Stuart; aunts: Tante Blanche (Forrest), Tante Nita (Trudeau) and Tante Mildred (Comeau); nephew, Joseph Comeau; nieces, Isabelle Comeau and Samantha Couture; grand-nephew, Josh Beaucage; as well as many cousins far and wide; and his new-found love, his cat Katt. He was predeceased by his mother, Eileen (Comeau) Stuart; grandparents, Laura (Blinn) and Joe Stuart, Ismay (Saulnier) and Joe Comeau; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Clare Ground Search & Rescue, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of one’s choice.

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