July 10, 1944 ~ March 27, 2020 (age 75)
Surrounded by love, Rod peacefully said his good byes on Friday, March 27, 2020, in his 76th year. Rod lived his life full of spirit, kindness and laughter. His humour, sharp wit and warmth endeared him to so many. He will be profoundly missed by his family and many friends. He will forever remain in the heart of his wife, Carole Irvine. Rod lovingly raised, with Diana (decd 2012), their three children, Lynne & Greg, Vivienne & Joe and Dave & Cindy. He embraced his step-children, Anthony & Krista, Trevor & Sandy and Christopher & Cathy. He loved and was so proud of his grandchildren, Grace, Claire, Stephanie & Erik, Meghan, Katie, Taylor and step grandchildren, Evelyn, Evan, Ethan & Kaley. He cherished his great grandchildren, Maddie & Leo. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Shirley & Dave and brother Terry & Chris in England and his extended family of Joan & Mario Cicci, Larry & Betty Deschamps, Bill (Pat decd 2011) Deschamps, Debby (decd 2018) & Paul Chambers, Cathy & Fred Laurin. Rod was President of the Huronia Soccer Club for 25 years. He was passionate about developing the game within our community. With his endless energy and love for the sport, Rod embodied the beauty of the game. "It would be unlikely that soccer would be as successful in the Midland area if not for him." His generous spirit will live on in all of the hearts he touched. Special thanks to Dr. Hanni Darwish, Jennifer Sneddon of the LHIN, our wonderful Bayshore nurses especially Angela & Natasha, Lee Anne with Para Med, & the PSWs of Care Partners who cared for Rod. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. To honour Rod's heroic battle, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Huronia, would be greatly appreciated.
