STUART; John David ~ After an illness in the Haliburton Hospital on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, with his wife Velma by his side, in his 76th year. John Stuart was the beloved husband of Velma Stuart (nee Parker). Loving father of Karen Coons (Doug Devitt), Sandra Brinklow (Dale), Janet Stuart (Danny Barr), Heather Stuart and Marielaine Mackie (Jim). Loved grandfather of Andrew Coons (Lucy), Emily Mackie, Cianna Stuart (Ryan Hancock), Dani Stuart and great grandfather of Robyn Coons. Dear brother of Robert "Bob" (Marion). Predeceased by his parents Joe and Eliza Stuart. John will be remembered by many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, August 10th at 11 a.m. Interment at the Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations or condolences may be made at www.mackeys.ca