Trot Insider has learned that longtime industry participant Robert ‘Bob' Leatham of Elmwood, Ont. passed away at the Chesley Hospital on Saturday, May 23 in his 56th year.
Bob is survived by his wife and best friend, Wenda Humphries, of Elmwood. Fondly remembered by Wenda's two sons, Shaune Stroop (Jenn Mayville) of Kitchener and Paul Stroop of Guelph. Cherished son of Lois Leatham of Palmerston. Brother of Cheryl Leatham (Darroll Dirkising) of Wabasca Alberta, Jill Simmons (Carl Hofman) of Drayton and Angela Leatham of Palmerston. Son-in-law of Mary Humphries of Brussels. Brother-in-law of Kim (George) Kruse of Bayfield and Nora Humphries of London. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob will also be sorely missed by his faithful companions Jack, Paddy, Mimi and Russell. Predeceased by his father John Leatham and brother-in-law Robert Humphries.
To honour Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place.
The family will receive friends at the Palmerston United Church on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston 519-343-3800.
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