Arthur John Stackard

Dear Rosa, After reading the obit regarding Art's death I cannot even spell words correctly while I compose this note to you. Many times I consulted with Art on life 's issues, and his experience and intuition had a profound impression on me. Someday, maybe, if you have the opportunity, and feel inclined, please give me a call and later when I get up "THERE" .....I'M going to talk to that young man. Friend and /admirer..... Tom Waye

Dear Art. It's Alex. Hey man how are you? I hope all is well where ever you are. I miss you . Everyday that goes by I see you . I tbink of you . I tbink of how cruel this world is . You should still be here. The greed of other people was overwhelming I pray that you are happy and I pray that you are at peace . You can still take my heart to live you know ? The offer will be there until you welcome me home dad. You saw something in me I'm still tryna find. Please guide me . I will never forget you . I will always remember what we did together . It kills me to know that only exist thru my memory . It seems like just yesterday we joked we laughed we lived. I will see you soon my good friend. Remember me .

Dear Rosa Tony James Chantal Rolando Alex and Chris , My mother just informed me of the sad news my deepest deepest condolences . I don't know if you All remember me but I was a pretty good friend of Tony's growing up living a block down the street and I knew Art quit well. Art gave me my first job delivering flyers , helped me move to my first place , gave me advice numerous times and admitly adjusted me and Tony's attitude when need be growing up . Art was a fine human being a excellent role model in our community a gentleman and had a hart of pure gold . I am deeply saddened for you loss and hope you all are doing well . R.I.P old friend lost but not forgotten Jonny K

A little late in saying good-bye but the words still mean just as much. Art, growing up you were a mentor, boss and a friend. It could have turned out a whole lot differently for me if I didn't have someone like you to show me the rewards of working hard while still taking time out to enjoy the important things in life...yes there are other things than smokes and coffee from Tim's. I can ramble on but the words are not enough to share the impact you left on my life. We lost touch in later years as life sometimes gets in the way. I can't help but be a little remorseful there won't be one last coffee run or "special delivery" ...thank you Art. To the Stackard family, I hope you all are doing well and continuing to be the best you can be. Thoughts go out to all of you. Chad

Hey man how you doing? Here we are 3 years later and I still remember pouring you a coffee like it was yesterday. You should still be here. I miss ya, I miss your humour, your laugh, your ability to restore confidence in me and everyone around you. Most of all I miss your presence. Thank you. Thank you my friend for your guidance and understanding. I'm trying my best to be my best. I hope you are proud of me as I am in you. now and forever . Thank you for all your teachings and blessings you provided me and my brothers. We grew up too fast. I will never forget what we did together until the end of my life you will always be part of me. I am a better person because I had you in my life. I wish I had a chance to say goodbye and maybe I love you. May you rest in paradise Until we meet again..

Hi. It seems like yesterday that all this happen:( you are still so present on my mind. I hope you u are doing well and that you are at peace. Please know that the boys and I are doing ok..... You will be very proud of them. I think of u everyday words can't explain how I feel. Dear Art.... Oh my god:(. I will forever love you. Also know that I forgive you. Rest in peace. Thx. Your wife Rosa always.

Look after Tony will ya. Take the bikes out for a rip or two with him and have some fun.

Dear Dad, Its been a very overwhelming, suffocating, and complete whirlwind since our last coffee together just the evening before that day!Drove to the house, you were resting. You had soo much going on we will only know. You asked me to join you for a a coffee and drive. You and Timmies, darts like always.... First time you asked me to drive in that old pickup, I was lost for words but darn right! You told me about your travel, you plans, your need to be free'd from everything that was going on and the weight you carried on your own, with me when no one knew or cared, our 2am meet ups just to sit at Dennys and just shed our pressures and help our minds and energy and wonder how what seemed like shooting the shit made us both feel brand new and weightless... we'd always laugh at the end, and time never existed together!That last coffee was hard for both of us, ill never forget the tears we shed together, and just as fast we left, you asked me to drop you off and go due to the disagreements at home..... man oh man... you said ill call you lets do lunch tomorrow it'll work out better that way so we can chat about what you needed help with for your plans! Man I wish we just said screw it like we talked and just drove to the mountains, I wish I never let you go back, the next day would never be! R.I.P. my old man.The things that happened in all the years to this day are beyond gut wrenching, incredibly sadistic and complete disregard of respect to you, and every blood sweat and tear you pushed through just wanting a beautiful life for yourself after everything you endured through life.... moving home Montreal at 13 to Alberta on your own, loosing you Dad "Grandpa Arthur" and how much that forever lived with you everything day! You always told me "Stop living my life".... I wish I could say I was successful in that regard Dad, but my life is you.... Lived in my truck for months after, what a cold winter... nothing people read says the truth... but you cant take what you build on your own remember!!! Just pushed through, classic cars made me feel close to you, soo I pursued it for everything it was, Red seal, eventually rebuilt classics together with amazing people and mentors and some of your old friends from hen you where young, took them to world of wheels and met Dave Kindigg and had laughs with him!It was nice to know you where somehow there... even though you said become a mechanic ill kick your a**!!! Well, did it tough guy!I just wanna thank you for being the most amazing Father anyone could ask for, always pulling miracles just to make sure you were there.... showing how al that matters is your heart, emotions are not weakness, and walk away at all costs if possible.... and getting a short time becoming best friends!!!I hope you and Tony are kicking it together up there annoying echouther and just blasting your bikes up shail sheer face mountain!!!! I was there with my big brother when he passed, another huge deal, its heavy... lots of heartache and your brother, my uncle Alex, hell of a man, you two together was hilarious and always seeing how far you could go with one anouther, just moments you cant explain! I just wanna keep ranting i love you soo much Dad, everyday has not gotten easier or less, but im standing, nothing will stop the man you built!!! P.S. Ol Blue Van is coming back soon!!! Sincerely, your son!!!!Arthur James StackardChad Moore, you were a great part of growing up and I still respect you and everything about you, nothing ever wrong and I hope you ad your family are incredible!!!Johnny K, love to someday run into eachouther, you were hilarious, you and your family were a big part of ours.... Dad and Tony always talked about you, he always kept you and family high, I hope you are well doing incredible!! To everyone, this is the first ive ever spoke since 2011, ive kept to myself for soo long and I probly still will, but ill always be around... anyone who really knew Dad remembers the real and the truth! I had to shed some light finally, its been too long with things going the way they have, voice is hear to stay!Please feel free anytime to email and work out having a quick call, anything!