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FLEMING/FLEMMING,
Robert
Alexander, B.S.A., M.S.A.
Peacefully at his home in Grimsby, Bob
FLEMING/FLEMMING passed into the
arms of Jesus, in his 81st year. Born in Toronto, Bob graduated
from the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, following service
with the Royal Canadian Air Force. His career as Research Scientist
at the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario lasted thirty-two
years, until retirement in 1983. In later years Bob continued
with his many horticultural interests, the Grimsby Garden Club,
a board member of the Royal Botanical Gardens, a newspaper gardening
columnist, the Grimsby Planning Board, and other interests including
Model Railroading, the town of Lincoln Concert Band, travel,
church, and family. In 1967, Bob designed Centennial Park for
the town of Grimsby. From 1968 to 1999 Bob was a popular radio
personality with his weekly Garden Get Together,
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St.
Catharines.
Predeceased by his sister, Dr. Shirley
FLEMING/FLEMMING, he will be missed
by his family, wife
Joyce (née
UPSHALL,) daughters Mary, Margaret
(Glen PARSNEAU,)
Sheila, son David and grandchildren Michael,
David, Alexandra, Amelia, Erin, and Thomas. A Celebration of
his life will be held at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church,
290 Main Street E., Grimsby, on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at
11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations
to the Salvation Army, 1645 Warden Ave., Scarborough, Ontario
M1R 5B3. (Arrangements entrusted to Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral
Home 905-945-2755).
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