It is with profound sadness that the family of Rodney announce his passing on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the age of 87. He loved his family and lived his life for them. He was the devoted husband of Betty (nee Aitchison) for 63 years. Loving and devoted father of Karen Vernelli (Victor), Sheilagh Walker (Gord Hooey), Cathy Tulloch (Jerry) and Brent Walker (Lori). Proud and cherished grandfather of Matthew (Emily), Tyler (Alexa), Brandon (Grace), Sarah (Geoff), Ben, Sam, Jessie, Jerry, Jacob, Shelbey (Kyle) and Brianna. Great Grandpa of Brooklynn, Noah and Cohen. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Edna (Mills) Walker. Son-in-law of the late Clark and the late Jessie (Wadge) Aitchison. Dear brother of Ina Wickett (late Wyman), late Gwen Foley (late Howard), late Harold Walker (late Jean)(late Pierette), late Ivan Walker (Elaine) and Wesley Walker (Rose). Loving brother-in-law of the late Carl Aitchison (late Marie), late Lorne Aitchison (late Cly), Jean Peckover (late Roy), late Jack Aitchison (Doreen), late Dorothy Tessier (late Paul), Mary Post (late Arnold), Gwen Theriault (late Len)(late Roger), late David Aitchison (Theo), late Audrey Lacarte (Doug), late Wesley Aitchison, Judy Bowman (Peter), Bev Dummond (Murray) and late Bruce Aitchison. Adored and favourite uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Rod was a kind and fun-loving man, devoted to family and friends. He always had a twinkle in his eyes and a welcoming smile. He was our MacGyver and always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Rod loved camping, Boy Scouts, fishing, singing in the church choir, hockey and being the goal judge for the Soo Thunderbirds. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered with a smile.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758) on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. with Mrs. Helen Smith officiating. Memorial donations to the SAH Cancer Care Fund or the SAH Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. www.northwoodfuneral.com