Robert John "Bob" Leatham

Robert John “Bob” Leatham of Elmwood, passed away at the Chesley Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was in his 56th year.

Bob is survived by his wife and best friend Wenda Humphries, Elmwood. He will be fondly remembered by Wenda’s two sons, Shaune Stroop (Jenn Mayville), Kitchener and Paul Stroop, Guelph. He was the cherished son of Lois Leatham, Palmerston and brother of Cheryl Leatham (Darroll Dirkising), Wabasca, Alberta; Jill Simmons (Carl Hofman), Drayton and Angela Leatham, Palmerston. Bob was the son-in-law of Mary Humphries, Brussels and the brother-in-law of Kim (George) Kruse, Bayfield and Nora Humphries, London. He will be 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.  Bob was 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 the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston.