Roberts, John "Douglas" (JD) September 16, 1930 - July 16, 2015 The family of Doug is saddened to announce his peaceful passing at the age of 84 on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at the Perth & District Memorial Hospital. Doug was surrounded by his loving and devoted family in all of his final days. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Ruby (McOuatt); his sister Barbara Arnsdorf and his children Lynne (Terry) Beckstead, John (Connie) Roberts, Brian/Herb (Betty) Roberts, Kathy (Glenn) Neilson, Susan (Jim) Buker, Janet (Tom) Sproule, Tom (Lynda) Roberts, Jim (Dianne) Roberts, Dave (Ann) Roberts. Doug was predeceased by his parents Mervyn and Helena (McIntosh) Roberts, his son Stephen, his Grandson Craig Buker and his Great-Grandaughter Eva Roberts. Grandpa will be especially missed by his grandchildren Jessica, Ted, Ryan, Alex, Adam, Rebecca, Heidi, Jennifer, Shawn, Michael, Deven, Olivia, Elly, Abby, Mackenzie, Kieran and Bronwyn and his Great-Grandchildren Declan, Zoe, Torin, Riley, Jack, Harvi, Kaia, Shane, Nicholas, Brady, Lucas and Avery. Doug will be fondly remembered by all his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbours. He raised a wonderful family of ten and has left a legacy that we are all very proud of. He passed on to us his strong work ethic, his love of music, his woodworking talents and his perfectionism will live in all of us forever! Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Pine Grove Cemetery, Lanark Highlands. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be made to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit) or the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thank you to "Suze" and all of the staff on the 3rd Floor at the Perth & District Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness Dad received during these past several weeks. His family is extremely grateful to each and every one of you who made this long journey a little easier to handle each and every day.