Robert Alexander FLEMING

FLEMING, Robert Alexander, BSA MSA, Peacefully at his home in Grimsby, Bob Fleming 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 RCAF. His car eer 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 B otanical 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, CHSC St. Catharines. Predeceased by his sister, Dr. Shirley Fleming, he will be missed by his family, wife Joyce (nee Upshall), daughters Mary, Margaret (Gle n 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.) - 1/18/2005 - ID5546132