John Bleechmore Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2015.




BLEECHMORE
Dr John Francis
The President and members
of the Victorian Bar extend
deepest sympathy to the
family of John Bleechmore.
John began as a Legal
Academic. From Melbourne,
he had Fellowships to Osgoode Hall (Canada); Texas, LL M; New York University and Harvard. He was a Senior Lecturer at Melbourne and Visiting Professor at Alabama and Santa Clara. He came to
the Bar in 1976 and practised
more than 38 years in high
level civil and criminal trials
and appeals; more recently
specialising in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Trade Practices. In 1983, he spent a semester at
Harvard, completing the SJD.
He served in the Reserves
as a Commando; was a champion swimmer and keen cyclist; and loved music and poetry.

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July 23, 2017

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Ben Bleechmore

September 17, 2015

Judy Berry

Dear Jessica, BB, Raph, Greg & Ben & family. John was special & had a beautiful spirit. My prayers to you all during this difficult time. I was blessed to have him as my mentor at the Vic Bar - forever grateful. Judy

September 8, 2015

marina martens

Dearest Jessica, Beebee and Raphie, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband and dad.Such a wonderful man ! Sending clouds of love to you all, Marina, Geoff and Erika, with Simone and Jed. X

September 3, 2015

Julie Haglington

Dear Jessica,BB & Raph,so sorry to read of John's passing.Much too soon.
I always think of John when any reference to a Shakespeare production comes up. Our thoughts are with you & much love,Julie,Max,Finn,Poppy & Felix Langham

September 3, 2015

Rosemary O'Grady

Mentor and friend - affectionately and appreciatively remembered. Vale John.

September 1, 2015

Rosie Pellicori

Rest in peace John

September 1, 2015

Rosie Pellicori

My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. I met John when my principal instructed him over 30 years ago. He had such patience with me when I called to ask the silliest of questions. Over the years I have continued to call on his expertise and he was always more than happy to oblige. Such a loss - God bless John.

September 1, 2015

Rebecca Tepper

Dear Jessica, BB And Raph we are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Regards Rebecca, Paul, Dylan & Safia Ramunno

September 1, 2015

Debra & Barry Evans

we light a candle for Dr Bleechmore he was a great man and a wonderful mentor to all those he taught and also to all those who worked along side him. He was also a wonderful barrister and solicitor to all those who had him act for them in court etc. May his soul now rest in peace with the angels

August 31, 2015

Henry Burstyner

We first met 37 years ago when I "technically instructed him" in what turned out to be less than a run of the mill case, as thereafter became the norm.
From that time to date for me and my staff (of 28 years) and clients of even longer periods, John "instructed us all not only with his legal expertise, but his ethics,morality, common sense and about being a decent human being.
Words fail to express the loss but hopefully give some solace to his family,colleagues and friends.

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