STUART, David Alan (Rua/Floss). Peacefully, on the 30th August 2025, surrounded by family, at Bay Sands Village Care Home, Mt Maunganui, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Lesley. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shane and Barbara, Jodi and Billy, Dean and Renee, Troy and Maria, Aaron and Robyn, and Kirstin and James. Adored poppa of Zach and Miranda, Emily and Jack, Coen and Corey, Karina, Hamish, Jaydon and Cody. Loved great poppa of Jackson and Maeve. Loved brother of Mike, Tony, Kerri and Bev. Truly respected uncle and dear friend to many. A celebration of David's life will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatane, at 11am on Saturday 6th of September followed by a private cremation. Communications to the Stuart family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane or online at
willettsfuneralservices.co.nz
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 2, 2025.