Ellard, Robert John (Founder of Perth Home Hardware Building Centre) Suddenly at his home on Monday, April 9th, 2012. Bob was the cherished husband of Molly Ann (Ketchum) Ellard. Loved and respected father and grandfather of Richard (Allison) and their family Isabelle, Olivia and Chloe and Robin (Adrian) Borrowman and their family Isaiah, Alliyah and Phoenix. Bob will be sadly missed by his sister Marilyn (Dale) Welch and fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Mary Jane (David) Brady, brothers-in-law John (Patricia) and Bruce (Nancy) Ketchum and their families and his many friends and colleagues at Perth Home Hardware Building Centre. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Friday, April 13th, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. The service will be held privately for the family. In remembrance, contributions to the Perth & District Community Foundation or the Trillium Gift of Life would be appreciated.