ANDREWS, Stewart (Bud) -
April 16, 1930 - March 23, 2023
Stewart (Bud) Andrews died peacefully on March 23, 2023.
He spent his final days with his beloved partner, Anne Cameron, watching the Canada geese and swans return to their Rideau River home in Ottawa.
Born April 16, 1930, Bud was the longest surviving member of the large 11-children family of Robert and Irene Andrews.
The family home was on Holmwood Avenue in Ottawa.
Bud was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Dean, and his second wife, Jeannine Goulet. He is survived by his devoted partner and best friend, Anne Cameron, and his three children, Cindy Parker (Charlie, deceased), Debbie Sherwin (Craig), and Don Andrews (Ana).
He had three grandchildren, Becky, Amanda, and Cameron (deceased), and great-grandson Cole. Bud has many nieces and nephews, and they were all his favourites.
As a child, Bud loved to build with blocks, often proclaiming, "When I grow up, I am going to build the tallest building in the world." And he did!
Bud was central to conceptualizing and building the iconic CN Tower. There are several tributes at the Tower to Bud, one of which is inscribed with the quote: "This thing has got to be a piece of sculpture...There is no way we put anything but perfection on that skyline."
Bud and his nephew, Bob Andrews, were instrumental in the installation of the CN Tower Workers Showcase. Located on the Tower's mezzanine, it houses memorabilia, displays and a plaque honoring the firms and individuals that built the CN Tower.
At 28, Bud headed the Flemingdon Park housing development planning team in Don Mills. He was proud to have worked on the Century City Development in Los Angeles.
Bud also directed Canada's central feature at Expo 67, Moshe Safdie's inspirational habitat 67 in Montreal.
Other projects directed by Bud were The Oaklands in Toronto and Galleries of Syracuse, NY. Richard Rohmer, a dear friend, and colleague, attributed Bud's success to his instinct for impactful design and exceptional team-building skills. Bud enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, nature, and cheering for the Toronto Raptors and the Blue Jays, vodka martinis, and his faithful dogs.
Bud loved the many phone calls and visits from family and friends and the annual reunion held at his home.
The family would like to thank Dr. David MacMillan, Dr. Ian Burwash and Tamer Farag (PharmD) for many years of care and kindness.
Bud often said, "I am a very happy man and have had a wonderful life."
A celebration of Bud's life will be held at his Rideau River home this June.