Robert Thomas Bleich, 89, passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2016. Bob was born in Hespeler to George and Daisy Bleich and moved his family to St. Pauls in 1956. Bob and Marg relocated to Stratford in 1998. He loved to play guitar and sing, and fly airplanes. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Marguerite, in 2010; son, Stanley, in 1974; brother, Fred; and sisters, Betty Bleich and Edith Whitwam. Survived by sons, Terry (Sharon) of Stratford, Arthur of Keswick and daughter Bonnie Mill (Buck) of Phoenix, Arizona. Bob is also survived by sisters, Joy Frasson and Janice Hallam. He is survived by his 5 grandchildren and loving great-grandfather of 8. Bob spent his life working in the knitting industry as a head mechanic and after retirement enjoyed woodworking and knitting socks alongside Margie. No services are planned per Bob’s wishes. Final arrangements are entrusted to the James A. Rutherford Funeral Home. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice through the funeral home by calling 519-271-5062. In Robert’s memory, a Book of Memories is online at www.jarfh.com