"To All of Bobby's Family, We were sorry to hear of your loss. Bobby put up a valant fight for many years. Now it is time for him to rest in God's loving arms. We are so sorry for you loss. Sincerely, Cathy and Vinny"
In loving memory of
Robert C. McLeish
September 29, 1967 - February 25, 2012
Middletown, RI - Robert Charles Ottis McLeish, 44, of 30 High Street, Middletown, RI, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Newport on September 29, 1967, he was the son of the late James C. and Dorothy Scott McLeish.Ottis was a 1987 graduate of Middletown High School. He worked as a supervisor for the Town of Middletown in its Parks and Recreation Department for 23 years. He was a member of the North End Club and the Newport Lodge of Elks.Bob loved nothing more than spending time with his children, family and friends. He had a great love for animals and had many through the years. He leaves his beloved children Maia and Christian along with his cherished Jen Christy. Bob also leaves his sisters and brothers Sandra Sam Silvia, Janet Perry, Scott McLeish and his wife Cathy and James McLeish and his wife Sherri. He was the uncle of Stacey OHanley and her husband Sean, John Jemo, Kimberly Perry, Tracy Perry, Scott McLeish Jr., Brynn McLeish and Cameron McLeish all of Middletown. Bob leaves his best friend Dan Ashworth as well as his German Shepherds Trouble, Sampson and his cat Felix. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home.His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 11:00am in Emmanuel Church, 40 Dearborn Street, Newport, RIBurial will be in Newport Memorial Park, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
Tributes
"Sandy, Scotty, Janet and Jimmy: George and I are so saddened to hear of Robby passing. His smile was infectious, his heart so big. He will be missed by so many. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you all during this difficult time our love and prayers are with you Joan & George"
"I have a lifetime of wonderful memories with Bob. From the potato farm as kids all the way to Jimmy's Saloon as adults! He was truly one of a kind! My love & prayers go out to my other family, the McLeish's. To Jen also, GOD blessed Bob & brought you into his life when he needed you most! Much love from Texas! I am so sorry for this great loss!"
"We are so sorry about your Brother, and know that your world will never be the same without him. May all of your best memories comfort you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry we were not here for the services. Hugs Kim & Alan Macomber"
"We are sorry for your lost. We will miss the wave as you pass him by in the truck or car. The Souto's"
"TO THE McLeish Family, Sorry for loss of Bobby,AKA Ottis. He was a good guy. Will always remember the softball days and the hangout. Good times will be missed. Again to all of you, so sorry Charlie Q."
"TO THE McLeish Family, Sorry for loss of Bobby,AKA Ottis. He was a good man. Will always remember the softball days and the hangout. Good times will be missed. Again to all of you, so sorry Charlie Q."
"Dear Jimmy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Bobby. What a great person he was and always smiling. My deepest sympathy to your entire family during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Lori"
"So sorry to hear of Bob's passing.. Peace be with your family. Hold close to your hearts the memories you have of him and let them help you heal the pain of this very difficult time"
"To Jen, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort within. Bob is an angel in heaven watching over you. God bless. Love Calvin, Teresa, Aisha & Ahmad"
"Otis fought the heard fight,with all he had.We will always have our own memories of him. I will remember he would always come up to me give a kiss and say,how are things going.To know you Otis was to love you RIP"
"Sam,Scott,Janet,Jim and family: So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace, God bless. Peter C.Edes RetR.I.State Police San Antonio , Texas"
"Bobby will always be remembered as living life large. A kind heart to both humans and animals. He will be missed and remembered by many."
"Sandy,Scott,Janet,Jim and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. RIP "Ottis" you were one of a kind. Peace Margo and Andy"
"Jim & family, So sorry to hear about the loss of brother Bobby. His memory and spirit will live on in his children. He was one of a kind. Peace"
"All I can think of is his incredible smile, ALWAYS smiling and so upbeat! Rest in peace Ottis, you will be so sorely missed. We are thinking of you all with love."
"To the entire McLeish family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anne and Tom Jenkins"
"Bobby; as I preferred to call him was the bravest man I knew. He had a special place in my heart and there it will remain. Through his struggle I never heard a complaint ... Just that smile that shone thru his eye.s lighting up the whole room. A smile I will remember forever. My though ts and prayers are with you all, his loving family for you loved, cared and supported him in an unselfish manner. He is undoubtedly in heaven flying with the angels watching over his dear family. Seek comfort in knowing that and that he is resting in peace."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"to Bob's family, my deepest condolences and prayers go out to all of you. He certainly put up a big fight. There is another angel up in heaven. May he rest in peace, and his memories live on forever."
"To The Entire McLeish Family.. Our deepest sympathy to all of you in this tragic loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"To the McLeish Family~ We are so sorry for your loss ~ Bobby "Otis" was truly an amazing person and we will miss him greatly ~ All our prayer and support to you all Don & Lisa Gunning Conner, Dan and Garrett"
"Dear Maia, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Fricchione"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow."
"We are deeply saddened by your loss and will hold some fond memories of Ottis in our hearts. Patti & Paul"
"TO Scottie and the entire McLeish family sorry to hear about your loss so young wont be able to make the service leaving for Home from FL Friday Fondly Jim Dias"
"Our deepest sympathy and prayers."
"SAM AND THE ENTIRE MCLEISH FAMILY OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. OTTIS WAS A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED. ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ANY TIME YOU SAW HIM. REST IN PEACE, OUR FRIEND."
"So sorry for your loss. Can't imagine your pain."
"RIP. Until we all ride again in Heaven"
"The McLeish Family, Bob was a great person who will truly be missed. My heart goes out to his family and all who loved him."
"Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All"
"Jennifer, We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and Bob's family. Love, Poppy and Tony"
"Sam,Scotty, Arthur and I are so very sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McLeish family at this most difficult time. God Bless"
"I HAVE A HEAVY HEART TODAY BECAUSE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM ALL OF THOSE WHO LOVE YOU SO MUCH !! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS A KIND , LOVING ,FUNNY PERSON THAT EVRYONE ENJOYED BEING AROUND. YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU. YOU LEFT THEM WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT THEY WILL CARRY WITH THEM FOR YEARS TO COME. RIP BOBBY"
"The Bliven family would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"The McLeish Family, Bobby was the nicest guy I have ever known. His smile lite up a room and made everyone in it happier. He was sweet and genuine. Now that angel has his wings. Take comfort in your faith and knowing that he continues to smile down on all, especially his family. Though many tears will be shed on earth for the loss of someone so loved, there is a never-ending celebration in Heaven and Bobby loved to celebrate. God Bless! I love you all. KK"
"You are all in my thought's and prayer's. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Love you all."
"McLeish Family, Scott & I are so sorry to hear about Ottis. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Love,Scott & Helen Alexander"
"To the ENTIRE McLeish family...My sincere and deepest condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.... OTTIS you will truely be missed. MAKE sure you sound Hocars' unique car horn when you enter those golden gates..."
"To Scotty and Family, Yvonne and I were very saddened to learn of the loss of our dear friend Ottis. He was so thought- ful,kind and willing to help people anyway he could. Yvonne and I will always remember and be grateful for his and Danny's "All hands on deck" attitude during our move to Kentucky. That was Ottis being Ottis!!!! R.I.P. Ottis Yvonne and Ernie moody"
"To the ENTIRE McLeish family...My sincere and deepest condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.... OTTIS you will truely be missed. MAKE sure you sound Hocars unique horn when you enter those golden gates..."
"Dear McLeish Family, So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He is gone too soon.... Thinking of you all during this sorrowful time...."
"To The Mcleish Family , My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Fondly , Susie"
"To the McLeish family and friends, It was always a pleasure looking up or running into Ottis when visiting Middletown. I was lucky enough to catch him on the phone last October when he was returning from Boston. We wanted to visit him at the farm on High St. He said it was too late, his horse moved out. We'll never forget coming home from dinner years ago and there's Ottis supervising the Big Dig on Memorial Blvd. We pulled over, shared our leftovers, took photos, and had a few laughs. If there were more genuine people like Ottis, this world would be a better place."
"Never forgotten, in our thoughts and prayers! Love to all!"
"Dear Jen and the McLeish Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You"
"To the Entire McLeish Family, Jen Christy, and Ottis' extended family: Our sincerest sympathies to all of you, what a battle he fought..... We can only hope when our own time comes to have such an assortment of friends and family to be there as you all were for Bob.... May the memories you have carry you through this difficult time. And to those memories bringing you through the bad time, and to remembering as he was, full of life, laughter and Budweiser. Cheers Ottis......R.I.P. Much love to all of you, Jenn & Anthony Gardner"
"My deep sympathy to all of you. Sympathy from Julie Ferreira also. Love, Priscilla"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McLeish Family during this difficult time. Barry and Tina Little"
"Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. ---author unknown So sorry for your loss Tony and Joan DeMello"
"Dear Sam, Janet, Scotty and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Bobby. While I didn't know him as well as you all, I know what a wonderful, close family you all are. May your memories give you strength and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Claire"
"Dear Janet, My sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Ottis. He has struggled for years, but smiled throughout. May you have many great memories."
"Dear McLeish Family, I am so sorry about Bobby. What a loss to all. He was such a fun guy and he will be missed by so many! Love to all of you. Kate Girr Dube"
"Dear McLeish Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you during this diffult time. Bobby was such a great guy and always had a smile on his face that will never be forgotten."
"Dear Jen and Bobs family,we are so sorry for your loss.He was a wonderful person and will be so missed.We Love you,Rene and Ralph"
"The McCleish family: How I remember his smile, infectious, devilish and yet, it came from the heart. "Ottis" was a good man. A friend, as you all are, and one who will be missed. I can't let go of the smile he had for me and I won't. Memories of a time gone by, yet fresh as this morning's sunrise. R.I.P. old friend."
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers.... .....Love, Alan, Karen, Jessica and Kelsey Toti"
"Dear Scotty & Janet - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with the wonderful McLeish family - I immediately thought of your Dad and Mom from many years ago. Our love to all of you, Coralie and my son Dean"
"To the family and friends of Bob - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you all... Pam"
"To Scott and the McLeish Family, Dan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength to help you though this difficult time."
"SCOTTY ,MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND BOBBY'S FAMILY. I LOST MY DAUGHTER TO THIS HORIBLE DISEASE,SOMEHOW IT'S GOT TO GO."
"To the family of Bob Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Bob was a great guy who was always smiling and enjoying himself. May those memories help you during this sad time. Stephanie & Tom Fagan"
"Jen - We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time."
"I am so sorry for your loss..may god be with you all."
"Going to miss that smirk Bob. High St crew just lost a great brother. I'll always remember the good times. To the McLeish's, I'm at a loss for words, my thoughts and prayers. BILL"
"To the McLeish Family, Very saddened to hear of Ottis' passing. He was a generously good person, always smiling. My deepest sympathy to your entire family during this time. Bob and Tracie Spooner"
"Dear Maia and family, Your G period Spanish class and I are very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We know how special he is to you. We are thinking about you. Sincerly, Señorita Lyon y tu clase de español I. p.s. We can listen to the alphabet song when you get back :"
"Ottis, When I think about you all I picture is a big smile and probably a good laugh. Through softball I got to know you very well over those 10 years and you were always there to help and make sure the field was in tip top shape and ready for the guys to play on weekdays and weekends if we needed to. You were gracious, friendly and I know everyone that had ever met you was a better person for knowing you- I know I am for sure. God Bless you always and all your family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend. You'll be sorely missed."
"To The McLeish Family, "It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." ~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross We will always remember Ottis for his generosity, great sense of humor, and charming smile. Our deepest sympathy at this extremely difficult time."
"McLeish Family, Friends It is with saddened hearts that we have learned of the passing of our friend Robert “Ottis” McLeish. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with Robert and you all. If there is anything you need, know that your department is here for you. “For the Members of the Middletown RI Police Department” Major Terry W. Hazel"
"JIMMY,FROM BOWLING AT STRIKE ZONE TO BIG DAWGS THE ELKS OR SOFTBALL, I WILL REMEMBER BOBBY'S SMILE AND LOVE OF HIS FAMILY, HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU,MY DEEPESY SYMPATHY PAM"
"Uncle Bob! A great man leaving us way too soon. When I was a young adult trying to find my way, not always doing the right thing this man took me under his wing during a time that I needed someone like him in my life. He was open, honest and one of the most giving person I've ever met. My heart, love and prayers go out to his entire family and circle of friends. Uncle Bob, you might be gone but you will never be forgotten!!!"
"My heart goes out to the family. Bob was a great friend and co worker he will be missed greatly."
"Uncle Bobby.....you will be forever missed by our family. We will never forget your kind heart, sense of humor and giving spirit. We cherish the times we had with you and will never forget you...."
"Dear Sam, Scotty, Janet and Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your young Brother. The passing of a sibling hits especially hard. I know, I've been there. My prayers are with all of you during this very sad time. I love you all and God Bless You, -Sonny Behan-"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McLeish Family during this difficult time. RIP in my friend, May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May god hold you in the palm of his hand."
"Jen & the McLeish Family, So sorry for your loss. Ottis was a very nice guy and always friendly. He always had a smile on his face that could light up a room. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and Prayers to you at this time of great loss."