MCLEOD, Robert (Bob) Hay

Aged 93, of Bowen Hills,

formerly of Vanuatu,

Mater Hill and New Farm.

Strong willed son of

Dorothy McLeod (dec'd).

Much-loved brother of

Betty Hay Derrick (dec'd).

Bob lived a remarkable,

colourful and endlessly

creative life.

Over the years he worked as

a breakfast radio announcer

on many regional stations,

including 4GR; an early

television presenter and

set decorator with

QTQ Channel 9;

including the stations

Jester the Clown; road

manager for Winifred Atwell,

Vienna Boys Choir, the

Holden Precision Driving

Team amongst others;

a driving force behind the

Maritime Pavilion at Expo

'88; a songwriter, event

producer and creative

visionary. A front row

activist in the Save The

Regent Theatre campaign.

Known to many as Brisbane's

original Mr Christmas, Bob

transformed streets, hotels,

shopping centres and the

iconic King George Square

Christmas tree into festive

displays. His imagination and

flair also extended to

creating major trade shows,

spectacular luxury vehicle

launches and VIP hospitality

suites for clients and events,

including Elton John.

His career took him in many

directions, but creativity,

curiosity and a love of

entertaining people

remained constant

throughout his life.

Bob had a lifelong passion for film, musical theatre, pipe

organs and steam trains.

Top hats and colourful

vests a must. He was a master

of the art of noticing,

finding interest, beauty and

possibility in the everyday.

‘Bubbles’ to many, always

curious, always creative,

right to the end.

In keeping with Bob's wishes,

a private cremation will be

held. His ashes will be

scattered on the banks of the

Brisbane River at New Farm,

on the site of the family home where he was born in 1932.

Rest in Peace dear friend.