John Bleasby passed peacefully, at home on January 15, 2010 with daughters Susy (Toronto) and Nicola (Amsterdam) by his side. Predeceased by beloved wife Jennifer (2004). Born in Buckinghamshire, England, April 1919. Warrant Officer 25th Indian Infantry Division, retired Coopers & Lybrand, BCTA, World Class Lightning sailor and RCYC Life Member. The funeral will be held at St. Philips Anglican Church, Royal York and Dixon Rds., at 3pm on Tuesday, January.19, followed by a reception at the church. In memory, donations may be made to The Scott Mission, 502 Spadina Ave. Toronto M5S 2H1.
From the 1964 yearbook:
Bob has been messing around with boats since his childhood in Scotland. However, interrupted by service in the Indian Army during the war, it wasn’t until 1953 and when he finally settled in Canada the he built his first Lightning #5234. He has since built #7650 and now spends much of his spare time making masts. He has been fleet 146 Secretary and Captain, Commodore of the Lake Erie District, a Director of the Canadian Yachting Ass. And Chairman of the C.Y.A. Small boat Committee.