[nscumber] Obit: RODD, William John "Will"

[David Winter <nscumber@yahoogroups.com>]

William "Will" Rodd

1952-2020

William "Will" Rodd

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of William John
"Will" Rodd, age 68, of Amherst, NS.  Will passed away unexpectedly at home on
Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

  

Born in Kingston, ON; he was a son of the late Francis and Gertrude (Elder)
Rodd.

  

Will was a man of many paths; Miner, Oil Rigger, Lumberjack, Pizza Chef,
Stationary Engineer, returning to school in his 40's to become a funeral
director.  He worked as a funeral director in Ontario, before moving to
Amherst where he worked at Campbell's Funeral Home.  He was a dedicated
volunteer at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre and for the Amherst
Community Christmas Dinner.  He was a loving and devoted uncle.  In 1998, he
converted to Judaism, so that he may marry the love of his life, Betsy Prager.

  

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Betsy Prager, Amherst, NS;
siblings Wilfred Rodd, Vancouver, BC, and Sharon (Ernie) Rideough, Petawawa,
ON; sisters and brothers in law Margo (Alan) Blostein, and Joni (Jeff) LeVine;
nieces and nephews Lee (Danielle), Scott (Emilie), Candace (Kevin), Scott,
Matthew (Ronnie), Amy, Abby, Samantha, Betsy and Emily; great nieces and
nephews Jackson, Aimee, Lee, Carmody.

  

He was predeceased by his sister Sherry Grady and her husband Phil.

  

Arrangements have been made under the care of Jones Family Funeral Centre,
Amherst, NS (902-667-8777).  Due to recent events with COVID 19, his funeral
service will be held at a later date.

  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

  

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
Will's online memorial at: www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the
Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.