Candlelight Vigil 2025
Stuart Ellis
April 25, 1989 - November 13, 2017
Stuart would light up any room he walked into with his infectious smile and larger than life personality. He was always down for a good joke and would strive to make people laugh. He was a fiercely loyal friend, hardworking son, dedicated husband and loving father.
At the age of 28, with so much more of his life left to live, on November 13th, 2017 his bright light was stolen from this world when he was killed by an impaired driver. Stuart was on his way to work as an electrician at 5:45am on a Monday morning when an impaired driver hit him, driving North bound in the South bound lane of Highway 48, a two-lane highway. The driver was high on multiple drugs and impaired by alcohol. The impaired driver hit Stu while travelling at 227km/hour, almost 3 times the posted speed limit.
All Stuart wanted to do was take care of and provide for his young growing family. Stuart and Justine were married on August 15, 2015, by the shores of Lake Simcoe, on a perfect, hot, bright and sunny summer day. They welcomed Stuart’s pride and joy, their first son, Grayson John Ellis on September 13th, 2016. Grayson turned exactly 14 months old on the day his Daddy was stolen from him. Just two weeks before Stuart was killed, Justine and Stuart were ecstatic to find out they were expecting their second child in July 2018. On July 20, 2018 their second child, another son, named after his daddy in Heaven, Coby Stuart Ellis was born. A son he will never get to meet.
Stuart was full of life, always willing to lend a hand or create some laughter for anyone who needed it. He loved fiercely and was loyal to a fault. Stu was an extremely bright, hardworking and dedicated man, by the age of 28, he had two trades under his belt as a Red Seal Auto Mechanic and Electrician. An avid bass fisherman, he loved spending his days out on the lake, working on his angling skills or at a baseball game cheering on his favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
However, his greatest passions in life were his friends and family and he wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of his life with his soul mate Justine, raising his beautiful children.
Our world is a much darker place without his bright light.
We miss you more every day.
Love you forever and a day.
280 people have lit a candle for Stuart Ellis
22 people have left a message in honour of Stuart Ellis
I've missed you every hour of every day, and will continue to, until we meet again. The boys and I talk about you every day; they miss their daddy too. I love you my darling. Forever and a Day. xoxox
-Justine Ellis
Thinking of you and your family all of the time! I will never NOT speak out against impaired driving.
-Katherine P
You were a good man taken too soon. You would be so proud of how J is raising your boys. They are you and boy does it show ❤️
-Madison R
We miss you and all the joy and laughter you brought to our family. You will live on in out memories and in the lives of your two precious sons.
-Kerry and Graeme Turl
I have never met you but hearing all about you makes me wish I had. You have left many memories behind and 2 precious angels to keep Justine's arms full. Knowing Keri, Graeme, Justine and Andrea, I know you were an easy fit for the family. Taken far too soon 💖❤💐😔😞
-Michelle Brown
We light a candle in your loving memory Stu. May it always guide you home to your sweet family who love you from afar and remember you continuously. Xo.
-Lynn and Thomas Graham
We are missing you so much Stu! Continue to show us you’re here, because it sure is the best when you do. ❤️
-Meaghan G
Although I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting you, I was lucky enough to meet your beautiful family and witness what I’m sure were parts of you through them. I’m sure you are looking down on them so proudly as they show strength, positivity and love towards each other and you.
-Roa Joli
Look at that smile! You are one person that will never be forgotten, your humour, your seriousness, drinking 2 palm bays and being tips (lol) your concern for others always and the love for your family and friends❤ Keep watching over your family buddy boy
-Christina
Forever in our hearts; often spoken of; and always missed
-Auntie Hayley and Uncle Allan
Miss having talks about cars, fishing and of course family with you buddy.
-Matt McCormick
I am truly sorry a bright light in the life of your loved ones has been so needlessly extinguished. My thoughts are with those you left behind.
-Jan Thomson
May his love, memory and light surround you and your boys 🌿♥️🌿
-Tanya Brethour
Always in my thoughts Jay, I lit a candle in Stu's honour! ❤️
-Jackie Watt
Stuart was a wonderful young man that I had the pleasure of teaching in high school. I didn't realize until I heard about his passing that he and his young family had moved to the town we live in. My heart goes out to his wife and children. I cannot imagine the hole his absence has left...I only knew him and short while and think of him often.
-Carry
Miss your face nephew. Family visit are just not the same without you. Love always 💞💞💞
-Liri Charters
I will not stop fighting for you Stu, Justine and your beautiful boys deserve that! I wish I had the opportunity to meet you!
-Annica
Stu, you would be so proud of Justine and the boys. How we wish you could tell them in person and gather them up in the comfort of your arms again. Please hold their hands and guide them through this life without you.❤
-Jennifer Munson
You will never be forgotten. Sending love to your wife and little boys 🌿♥️🌿
-Tanya B
Stuart, our hearts will always be broken because of how tragically and unjustly you were taken from us. WE MISS YOU ..... I know how proud you are of Justine and how thankful you are for Kerry and Graeme ... wish every day you could just be here.
-Auntie Hayley
Justine Grayson Coby Graeme and Kerry: every time I read your story, I think of you a lot Stuart was an amazing man, and even though I never got to know him how you describe him makes me feel like he would be one of my best friends he would’ve made 2020 a little better I pray for the boys I hope you’re able to find peace and comfort. Nothing I say will bring Stuart back, but he is in my thoughts and heart along with all of you. Sincerely, Tristan Arychuk of. Bc PS, impaired driving is no accident. It is a choice. I will be committed never to drive impaired and to speak about the dangers of impaired driving and consequences
-Tristan arychuk
Always in our hearts and forever loved
-Auntie Hayley