Robert J. Fleming ’70

Robert J. Fleming ’70, of Milton, ON, Canada; Nov. 7, only 10 days after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer. He was an accomplished athlete and former captain of Brown’s men’s hockey team during the 1969-1970 season, as well as coach of the then newly-established women’s hockey team during that same time. He maintained his love for coaching and youth sports throughout his life and dedicated many years to that effort in Milton with soccer, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. His career included managing his own business selling in a variety of industries and concluded with a jewelry sales business. He led by modeling responsibility and trust, a hard work ethic, quiet empathy, and infectious laughter. He will be remembered most for his kind and caring interest in the people he met. He is survived by his wife, Janet Fox Fleming ’70; a daughter and son-in-law; a son and daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.