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Stuart Max McMaster

Peterborough, ON

March 13, 2018

Stuart Max McMaster Obituary

Obituary of Stuart Max McMaster McMASTER, Stuart Max (February 18, 1934-March 13, 2018) Quietly at his home on Tuesday March 13, 2018, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Beth (Brown) for 61 years. Caring father of Kim (Earl McLeod) of Millbrook, Brent (Carey) of Bancroft, and Rick of Peterborough. Proud grandfather of Kate McLeod, Laura McLeod (Adam Tudor), Tyler McMaster, Kylie McMaster, and Matthew McMaster. Brother of Ruth Wright of Port Colborne. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Helen (McDougall) McMaster. Born in Welland, Ontario, Stuart grew up in Perth and attended Teachers’ College in Ottawa. His teaching career began at RCAF Station Rockcliffe in Ottawa and continued with the Peterborough Board at various schools from 1959 till retirement in 1989. Stuart was a gardener who turned their country home into a place of beauty. It was enjoyed by many on the Art Gallery Garden Tour, by the Kawartha Artists who often came to paint, by organizations and by friends who dropped in to visit. Stuart was an artist. Besides working in oils and acrylics his creativity enhanced performances at Peterborough Theatre Guild and other theatre companies where he created props and sets. In recent years he provided the visuals for The Legendary Icon Series which Beth wrote for Showplace. Cremation has taken place. Burial in the spring at Hillside Cemetery in Lakefield. Friends are invited to celebrate Stuart’s life at a reception in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30 till 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favourite charity. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stuart McMaster, please visit Tribute Store

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