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June 23, 2016

The Roberts Community Mourns the Loss of Dr. Thaddeus James Stuart

 

The Roberts community is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Music Professor and past-chair of Division of Music, Dr. Thaddeus James (T.J.) Stuart, who passed away on June 7, 2016.  Mr. Stuart resided in Seattle after making his home for many years in Renton, Washington and North Chili, New York.

Dr. Stuart studied locally at the Eastman School of Music and University of Rochester, receiving the degree of Master of Music in 1952. He served at Roberts for over 30 years as Associate Professor and Chairman, Division of Music.  During this time he completed doctoral studies.

Dr. Stuart, who was warmly known as “Prof”, guided hundreds of students in music education and instruction.  Many of these students have had successful careers in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, Composition and Performance.  Dr. Stuart was a meticulous and creative composer.  He composed Chorales, music for piano, voice and organ which were performed by him and other musicians. 

After retirement he was pianist and organist for churches in and around Seattle up to the present time. Thaddeus also composed sonnets and Spenserian stanzas on subjects derived from Holy Scripture and wrote many discourses to explain Biblical truth and accounts.  He was a brilliant musician, intellect and truly a man of God and His Word.  

The entire Stuart family remains in the hearts and prayers of the Roberts community. A memorial service will be held on June 25, 2016.  


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