A truly lovely man with a wonderful sense of humour you will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure to knew you rest in peace my friend

Such a sad loss. Stuart was a colleague and friend for over 30 years and when I think of him, I remember the endless banter and laughter, his quick wit and put-down one liners, his boundless love for Elaine and Chloe and his natural ability to bring out the best in everyone in his teams. Rest in peace Stuart. Erik Lenbergs

Just came across this after doing a search for my old school mate. I left Luton in 1976 and we sadly never kept in touch. We were 11 at the time but reading through people's thoughts and seeing Stuart's photos I'm in no doubt. He was the funniest kid in the school. Always made me laugh without being unkind in any way. True comic even at that age. We were milk monitors for a while together and those times were still my happiest days at school. Outstanding memory was me taking a corner during lunchtime footy and you rising up like Jack Charlton and thumping it in with your head! It was perfect. The funny thing was neither of us were that good! Wish I'd kept in touch mate. Steve Young

Stuart was a lovely guy to work with and found humorous ways to motivate and support. He was always talking about how important his family was to him. So very sorry for your loss. Karis Millington

RIP Stuart - a lovely man who was a pleasure to have known.

Not a day has gone by without a thought for you since you were taken from us Stuart. My thoughts are with you, your family and friends on this difficult day. May you Rest in Peace after such a battle. Will always continue to look out for the Hatters results. Good and you will be smiling, Bad and you will still be smiling I'm sure as always. Rob

My thoughts of Stuart mostly go back to our childhood growing up together as we did in the best extended family you could ask for with aunts and uncles who could treat and chide us as if they were our own parents and cousins who were our first friends. Stuart was the funniest, cheekiest and mischievous of us all and would make me laugh till my stomach hurt. As adults he still never failed to make me smile or laugh and sometimes cringe when I bumped into him while shopping, in a club or pub where he would take great delight in trying to embarrass me with some skit or another. Special occasions and family parties were always fun with Stuart there to wind up my mum and Auntie Sylvia in particular. How to sum up such an amazing character in just a few words? He was funny, cheeky, forthright, honest and, behind all the bravado, kind, loving, caring and brave. He will stay in my heart always till we have the big reunion in the sky. My love to Elaine Chloe my lovely Uncle Billy and Godmummy Audrey and Trevor, Annmarie and Girls on this hardest of days for you all. Rest easy and pain free ‘Cuz’ we will raise a glass or ten to you when we can all get together. Lorraine

I have known Stuart for over 3 decades. The majority of estate agents in Luton would know Stuart. He was a very easy going and positive person. He was loyal to Taylor’s for 30 years and I was pleased to see Stuart walk into our haart Stopsley branch to say he works for us at Just Mortgages. Stuart popped in on a regular basis and always made everyone a coffee. Even throughout his illness he was always so positive and only a few months ago he texted saying he was back working a few hours. Brian McLeish who works at haart Stopsley Brian worked with Stuart for several years whilst they both worked for Taylors Brian said Stuart was the most enthusiastic and best Mortgage Consultant he had ever worked with. When Stuart done a sign up Brian said he would shout out GET IN THERE BRIAN. Bags of enthusiasm. The passing of Stuart has sent shock waves through our industry. Stuart will be sorely missed by us. May he rest in peace. 🙏

To the greatest ever man manager I have ever known, the most amazing person in sales/mortgages/life! The person whom brought me into the mortgage industry in countrywide. I hold this man on a pedestal as the greatest ever manager I have ever had. He always knew whatever to say for a sale, it never matter what they said he knew. I am gutted and devastated to lose such a friend, mentor and absolutely a funny humble man. I will miss him to my end of days. RIP Stuart may god hold you close while you wait for us to come and join you in time to come. Much love Andrew Piper

We fondly remember the Christmas family get togethers we had, a lovely Christmas dinner, and then a game of cards or buzz, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Later in the evening we would tuck into a very nice buffet, that Elaine, Stuart and Chloe had kindly laid on for us. Then come the Summer, Stuart, Elaine and Chloe became Bar BQ hosts, again a good laugh with excellent food and drink. We also managed to have a nice family day out ( rounders at Emberton Park) this is a memory that we can always recall Stuart mentioning fondly. Such nice memories Stuart, its nice to know that we can all take some solace from this. Always in our thoughts, our hearts go out to Elaine, Chloe and all the family.

When talking to Stuart you just always knew he was listening to every word you said, a real people person and one of the few genuine people I've come across in the FS industry. You will be sorely missed but your positivity and kindness will never be forgotten, only replicated and remembered. The world would be a better place if all men were Stuart Mitchell's! RIP

A great guy who knew his stuff and cared for his people. You will be missed by many Stuart x

RIP Stuart - I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but from what i have heard from colleagues you were an incredible gentleman. Thoughts and prayers to your family and may they gather strength in this time from all the love from colleagues, friends and family.

An absolute pleasure to have worked alongside Stuart, no end of giggles and memories with a true Gentleman. Thoughts with everybody who knew and loved him at this time 💙 Stacey xx

An absolute pleasure to have worked alongside Stuart, no end of giggles and memories with a true Gentleman. Thoughts with everybody who knew and loved him at this time 💙

RIP Mr Mitchell you Legend, Thank you for your support guidance and friendship. I will miss you and the banter 😎🙏🏿

It was always great talking to Stuart on the occassions that I did and always made you smile. A gift that not many people have. Saddened by the news of his passing and I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Taken too soon. A true gent! Thoughts with you at this time. Angela McKay

Amongst many things, I was lucky enough to host Stuart at an industry dinner and he was brilliant company all evening....a real treat to sit next to and a true gent! Thoughts are with family, friends and colleagues.

Taken far too young, Stuart was quite simply an outstanding individual. My thoughts go out to his family at this sad time. RIP.

What an amazing guy truly will miss the way our work conversations always led to football. Thinking of you all at this difficult time xx Olivia Newton (Aviva)

Saddened by the news of Stuart's passing. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Stuart was the first Mortgage broker I worked with in Taylor’s Hemel Hempstead back in 1996. Always a kind word from him and he was really supportive to me as a fledgling negotiator. Condolences to his family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.

Very sad news, I met Stuart a few times while at Countrywide, he was always generous with his time and good fun to be around. A nice bloke.

Really saddened by last weeks news. Stuart was such a nice, fun guy that was really knowledgable about business and life. I got the feeling he was always happy to help others and had fun doing it. I only got to know Stuart briefly, we met in person a few months before lockdown and I remember completely losing track of time enjoying his company. I can only imagine how good it was to know Stuart and work with him over the years. My thoughts are with his family and those that were close with him at what must be a difficult time. Rest in peace Senor. Thank you for the good advice.

I will always remember Stuart as a positive, motivating, supporting and one of the kindest people I have ever met! It was an absolute pleasure working with him. Taken too soon, my heart goes out to his family, may God give them strength to pull through this extremely difficult time, rest in peace Stuart..

Stuart was always ready to make time for you, a true gentleman.

Stuart was a all round nice bloke, we used to have some lovely banter over Luton v Plymouth football. Sadly missed, not forgotten

So sad to read about Stuart’s very premature death. Thoughts with his family, friends, colleagues x

Big personality in my countrywide days and will be sorely missed - thoughts to Stuart’s family

A sad passing. I knew Stuart from our Taylor’s days. He had a mighty reputation as a performer & communicator. Born in the same year as Stuart I can say his passing was unfairly to soon. He will be missed but we’ll remembered. My thoughts are with his family and those closest to him. RIP. God bless. Greg Woodhams from our Taylor’s days.

Only worked in countrywide for a short period of time but can proudly say Stuart was one of the best managers I have ever worked with. An absolute brilliant person. He will truly be missed. Thoughts are with his family.

An absolute legend, never failed to bring a smile to my face no matter what the situation, he will be sorely missed and proud to have had the opportunity to know him. RIP Stuart.

Stuart was a truly wonderful individual who could always find a kind word for anyone who needed it. He was funny, engaging and had a wonderfully positive outlook on life. Sadly I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Stuart for very long but he has made a lasting impression on me and he most certainly won’t be forgotten. Sincere condolences to Stuart's wife and all of his family. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Thoughts go to his family and friends, I met this legend, almost 12 years ago and I still remember how much he made me laugh! X

Such sad sad news. Like many at Just Mortgages I hadn't known Stuart for long but had tried on a couple of occasions to persuade him to leave Countrywide and join us which he eventually did but working for his mentor in Carl. Glad to have known him for that short period and thinking of his family in this time of loss. RIP Stuart.

I had the privilege of working under Stuart as my Area Director. We hit it off straight away, and it soon become clear we both had a love of football - Stuart of course Luton, and me Crystal Palace. We used to chat regular about football and indeed I set up a win double of Palace and Luton which I said would pay for us to have a nice lunch when he was well and we could travel again after COVID. Last season we earned nothing! Then 2nd weekend Luton won and the Palace went and won at Man Utd at 10/1 - that made him so happy! We had gathered £80 and I longed to be able to come and see him and Elaine and spend it together - instead I have donated it to the hospice - but for old times sake will keep the double going to the end of the season. Stuart was always positive and we became even closer when he confided in me about his illness. Each week we would text each other and count down the number of treatments before they were completed. You knew that even if he was in real pain which he often was, he remained upbeat and positive about getting better and coming to Selhurst with me for a Palace game in the Premier League. It's very rare to meet someone who had nothing but good to say, helped build my business, and made me realise the strength of a good family behind you. Our text exchanges were often fun at a time when Stuart could have easily hidden away. That was not the man I grew to knew and no words now can describe I am sure how Elaine and the family are feeling. All I know is, that Stuart made a real difference to many of us who worked under his leadership, and for me I have lost a true and genuine friend - a genuine good guy taken from us far too early - Stuart RIP my friend and I will think of you every Saturday when our teams play.....Top bloke and so sad as I know how hard you fought to get better. Elaine - thank you for making me so welcome when I came to see you and Stuart when we were allowed out. My thoughts are with you and your Daughter - take care. My whole family knew about Stuart, so Diane, Mark, Ian and Claire (The Brooke Family) send their condolences.

Stuart was a kind, caring and fun chap and nothing was ever too much trouble. Rest in peace Stuart and sending love to your wife and daughter at this sad time x

I always found Stuart to be positive and fun loving. The first to poke fun at himself and I don't remember him ever talking bad of somebody else. Stuart was one of the good guys and we will all miss him. x

Stuart moulded my career when I started in financial services alongside him as his mortgage advisor in Taylors 1997. We became good friends and he could always make me belly laugh and was always there to lend an ear or as a sounding board. His sense of humour was unique (!) and I will never forget the night he came over to our house for dinner with Elaine and after a few sherrys decided to re-enact a scene from Starsky and Hutch with a full body roll over my Vauxhall Chevette leaving a huge dent in the bonnet. I'm sure there are many stories about him and I hope that these will give Elaine, Chloe and all his family comfort in knowing how much he was liked and respected and how he made a difference to people he met. I will miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him. RIP Mr Mitchell x

We may have only worked together for a short period of time but Stuart was a true Gentleman. Kind hearted, supportive and dedicated. Rest in peace Stuart and much love to your family. xx

Stuart was my regional director at Just Mortgages. He gave me a lot of support in the job and also when I had a spell in hospital in 2019.Not long after this, he told me about his own problems. We talked regularly about family, health, football ( and sometimes work!) and he always remained very positive, he used to say to me "stay positive Sam, that is all you can do"... he also used to say that "your health and your family are the most important things" something that has stayed with me. I shall raise a glass for old Mitch, it was a pleasure knowing him. My thoughts are with Elaine, Chloe and all his close family and friends. Sam Wilson

I only knew Stuart for a short while in comparative terms but he was such a lovely man. He was always friendly and funny and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He always made our work meetings entertaining and brought a smile to everyone's faces. He will be sadly missed and I am deeply sorry that this has happened to him and his family.

Stuart you were always there for me if it was for a rant or a chat. You were the kindest soul I have met, always willing to help others. Rest in peace Preeti x

Such a sad loss, Stuart was a friend and colleague for 28 years. My thoughts are with Elaine, Chloe and his family. Carl Parker

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