Obituary of George Rode

Rode, George Adolph ~ Peacefully at the Guelph GeneralHospital on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 81. Born in Lavoy, Alberta, George was the son of late Adolph Albert Rode and Carrie Eileen Harmon Rode. Proud father of Linda Porter (Dave) of Elmira and Brenda Cowbrough (Kevin) of Guelph. Cherished grandfather of Shawn Porter (Stephanie), Nicole Sweeney (Kenny), and Cody Cowbrough. Great grandfather of Owen and Kieran. Dear uncle of Shirley Roelens (Homer) and Lori Demelo (John); great uncle of Amanda Robichaud (Marcel), Taylor Roelens, Jason Roelens (Stephanie); Devon Demelo and John Demelo; great great uncle of Parker Rose Robichaud. George will be fondly remembered by his companion Jo-Anne Angle and her family as well as his brother and sister in-law George and Joan Taylor of Magrath, Alberta. Predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Marie Rode (nee Taylor) (2010), his granddaughter Alison Cowbrough and sister and brother in-law Jean and Jake Parent. George was involved his entire working life around the import, wholesale, marketing of agricultural and light industrial equipment and held many positions in same, beginning in Alberta in 1954 and transferred to Ontario in 1971 where he spent the balance of his working life and retirement. Special thank you to Dr. Karl for your extraordinary compassion; the wonderful support staff at the Village of Arbor Trails; and the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Guelph GeneralHospital. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, Thursday, February 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12:00 noon. Reception in the Trillium Room of the funeral home. Private family interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity United Church-Accessibility Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Canadian Cancer Society-Ontario Cancer Fund would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your condolences and donations online Service Information Service Date Thursday, February 19, 2015 Service Time 12 noon Service Location Gilchrist Chapel Visitation Thursday, February 19th Visitation Time 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Visitation Location Gilchrist chapel Burial Date February 19th Burial Time Private Burial Location Woodlawn Memorial Park Requested Charity Trinity United Church-Assessibility Fund, Heart and Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society-Ontario Cancer F