About Bob Bentley
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 84–85). Bob Bentley was a Canadian politician.
Robert Sidney Bentley (1928 – November 18, 2013) was a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Barrie, Ontario in 1968 and 1969.
Born in Toronto in 1928, Bentley worked in insurance before moving to Barrie to take an executive job with the local Formosa Springs brewery. As mayor, he was most noted for creating a "student mayor" program to educate and involve youth in the political process. he later rejoined Formosa Springs and was reelected to Barrie City Council as a councillor. He later moved to North Bay after accepting a provincial appointment to review provincial rent control legislation.
In retirement, Bentley moved to Mexico. In 2013, he was seriously injured in a vehicle accident there, and was taken back to Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, where he died on November 18 at age 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Bentley?
Canadian politician
When was Bob Bentley born?
Bob Bentley was born in 1928 in Toronto.
When did Bob Bentley die?
Bob Bentley died on 18 November 2013.
What was Bob Bentley's occupation?
Bob Bentley was a politician.
What nationality was Bob Bentley?
Bob Bentley was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Bentley (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Bentley. https://biography.guide/bob-bentley/
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