ROBERT EDWARD LETHBRIDGE

ROBERT LETHBRIDGE Obituary

LETHBRIDGE, ROBERT EDWARD, 71, or "Lefty" as his family and close friends knew him passed away February 28, 2010. Bob was born in Orange, New Jersey on July 28, 1938. He was educated at Morristown Prep School in Morristown, NJ and entered into Washington and Lee for his higher education. He then served our country for 4 years in the United States Air Force. Bob began his career with Ogilvy & Mather of NY eventually becoming a vice president. He was very active in the advertising and marketing communities of New York and South Florida. Bob being the ever loving sun worshiper and beach lover relocated to Miami, FL in 1972 where he joined Mike Sloan Advertising and then International Graphics, Inc. as V.P. of Sales and Marketing. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Miami and the American Legion, Post 31 in South Miami and the Turtle Reef Club in Hutchinson Island, FL. Bob is survived by his loving life partner Becky B Hayes of Browns Summit, NC, his children Robert J. Lethbridge of Miami, FL, Randal L Lethbridge of Franklin, NC, Suzanne Stevens of Boone, NC, grandchildren Jaclyn and Robert Lethbridge of Miami, FL, his brother Richard Lethbridge of Dallas TX, and sister Ann Coles of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. A memorial service will be held at Lee's Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Lee's Chapel UMC 2303 Lee's Chapel Rd, Greensboro NC 27405 or Beacon Place, a division of Hospice 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro NC 27405. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Mar. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT LETHBRIDGE

10 Entries

Donald Bruni

March 12, 2010

Lefty reported to me at International Graphics in the late Seventies-----he was a special guy---lots of fun but he could always come thru when the pressure was on---we can all tell our favorite Leftly stories---he made an lasting impression and will be missed.
Don Bruni

Howard Cobb

March 9, 2010

Sorry to hear about Lefty (via Don Bruni). He was always good for laughs like the time about 6 of us from IGI went to a Dolphins game, Lefty got separated, was spotted several sections away cheering with the best of them, Howard Cobb, formerly Controller at IGI.

March 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jan,Hal,and Jay Barkas

Art McDonald

March 6, 2010

Hi Becky,

So very sorry to learn of Lefty's passing... he was a good man. We were Courtyard Inn buddies and softball teammates. I always found him to have a smile on his face and a great outlook on life. We'll miss him.

Faye Thompson

March 6, 2010

Becky and family,
I'm sorry to hear about Lefty passing. When I read about it, all I could think about was all the good times with him and you at the Taurus and later to meet again at the American Legion. I didn't realize you all had moved or I would be at his funeral. I loved his funny stories about things that happened to him.

Becky, if you come back to Miami, I would love to get together. Meet me at the Legion.

I'll miss him and hope to see you again.

Brad & Chuck

March 6, 2010

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Marcia Stone

March 5, 2010

Dear Becky,
Sorry to hear about Bob. He was slways fun to be around.

William Rutan

March 5, 2010

Bob and I were friends for many years. We used to eat at Bill Miller's Steak House on NW 79th St. He played on my softball team. My daughter, Stephanie, used to live in Brown's Summit and now lives in Greensboro. She will try to get to the service and convey my condolences. Bill Rutan

Doug Hardin

March 5, 2010

Becky and family,

Very saddened to hear about Lefty. He was my good friend and mentor. It is hard to believe it was in 1978 that Lefty hired me at International Graphics. It was my first job in the printing business and the several years I spent working for and with him were not only a great learning experience for this country boy from Miami, but was one HELL of a good time! We worked and played together many times since then and he was always a class act and a great friend.
Gail and I offer our condolences.

Doug Hardin

MIKE MCVAY

March 5, 2010

LEFTY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF HIS FRIENDS AT POST #31.

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