ELLISON, Roderick Perry (1941-2022)
Sadly, we announce the passing at the Brant Centre, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the age of 81. Cherished husband of Evelyn (DeDura). Predeceased by wife Mureca Ellison (Cook). Dear father to Lana (John) Roskam and Dean Ellison. Loving stepfather to Kelly (Taras) Jackiw and Cary De Dura. Will be missed by his grandchildren Richard, Brittany (Rob), and Christopher (Kelly) and great granddaughter Brooke. Beloved brother of Earlene Reeves (Rick, deceased). Predeceased by his parents Earle and Margaret Ellison and his siblings Patricia Pearson, Dawson Ellison, and Terrance Ellison. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Rod was born in New Brunswick, and in 1957 moved to Ontario to tend tobacco fields. During his life, Rod enjoyed ski patrol, golfing, and water sports. He was a longtime employee of FORD Oakville and retired with 43 years service. After retirement, Rod and Ev enjoyed travelling throughout the world.
Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. A private family Interment at Evergreen Cemetery (Milton) will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to Alzheimer Society of Canada or Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roderick Perry Ellison Friday April 22nd 2022..
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Our condolences to Rod and all of his family. Much love from Doug Pearson’s stepdaughter, Linda Richardson, and her spouse, James Thomas, and their children, Skylin & Jyred.