Cleroux, Robert Gerald Wayne February 4, 1951 – July 27, 2017 Bob died bravely with Cathy by his side in the Ottawa Hospital from complications of high risk multiple myeloma, diagnosed in August 2015. He was a strong man who tried valiantly to overcome the disease for as long as he could. He was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Rose Cleroux and his brother David. Bob was the much loved and admired husband of 24 years of Catherine Stapleton. They were fortunate to have time to enjoy their country home, cottage, travel and the friendship of many wonderful people. Known for his ability to fix or build anything, his skills were appreciated by many friends and family. He built our lovely home using his knowledge and labour. He was a self made man and worked hard all of his life. Fishing and hunting were lifelong hobbies enjoyed with good friends. He respected nature and found inspiration in being in and part of the wilderness. He will be sadly missed by his sister in law Debbie Cleroux and his nieces Stefanie Cleroux Lalonde (Brandon) and their new baby Elsbeth and Jillian Cleroux. Survived by his sisters Carolyn Inneo and Cheryl Cleroux and sisters in law Kelly Stapleton and Elizabeth Stapleton. Bob will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Tuesday August 1, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. , followed by reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff on 6 east, the ICU, Palliative Care Doctors and the MAID Team at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus for their kind and caring support over the past 6 weeks. If desired donations to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth or The Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.