RODERICK BRUCE REYNOLDS

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RODERICK BRUCE REYNOLDS January 28, 1941 - January 7, 2014 Rod passed away quietly at the Victoria General Hospital early in the morning on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was 21 days short of celebrating his 73rd birthday. Rod retired in 2010 from Salisbury House Restaurants after 36 years of service in the Maintenance Department. He was very private person but had many activities that kept him busy. Such as, family ancestry, gardening, antiquing, cycling, music and cooking. Rod was preceded in death by his parents George and Jean and his brother Malcolm (Butch). He is survived by his Foster Grandson Dallas McKay, who was a very important and special part of Rod's life. Also mourning his loss are nephew Darryl Reynolds, niece, Jacqueline Reynolds Pearson, cousins D'Arcy Emmerson and Jean Simpson, his many Dundurn PL neighbours, friends and his Salisbury House Family. Many thanks to Deborah Pearson from Victoria Hospitals Social Work Services for her "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" help. Also thanks to Dr. Cavers and the 5th floor Nursing staff for their care and compassion during Rod's stay. And special thanks to Loraine, Nancy, John Mark and Marina for all the spiritual inspiration. Rod appreciated all the visits, phone calls and cards he received. As per his wish, Rod had been cremated and will be buried in the Spring in Goodlands, MB. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, MB. Officiated by Rev Dr. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd. Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB in charge of arrangements. Rest in peace Roddy.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2014