Norwood's Jack "J.J." Stewart Passes Away At Age 102

Jack "J.J." Stewart, owner of J.J. Stewart Motors in Norwood for 80 years, passed away peacefully at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 23, 2016.

Jack, a well respected community man, remained a fixture at the office right up until the end. Just recently, CBC was at the dealership filming him for a series Still Standing.

Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page

The dealership recently celebrated his 102nd birthday on August 23rd and shared this photo below on their Facebook page of Jack in his office...

Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page

At a 100th anniversary celebration of the dealership earlier this summer, Jack was honoured for his years of service.

JJ (with his grandsons Dave and Mark) gives a speech thanking the community for a century of business. (Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page)

Jeff Leal, MPP (Peterborough), presenting a certificate to J.J. (Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page)

A funeral service will be held on Monday September 26th, 2016, and the dealership will be closed that day so the staff can attend the funeral of this remarkable man.

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