William “Will” Rodd
1952-2020
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.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia