Obituary of Roderick Angus Walker

WALKER RODERICK Passed peacefully at his home, on Wednesday December 10, 2008, with his wife Bobby, son Paul and daughter Wendy at his side. Will be remembered with fondness by his son in law Tom Pagonis. Beloved grandfather of Steven, Michelle and Peter. Many nieces and nephews both here in Ontario and in Cape Breton will smile when they think of him. Rod was predeceased by his parents Angus and Kathryn, brother Peter, sister Theo McSween and sister Sarah MacNeil all of Cape Breton Nova Scotia. He had an active service in WWII and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24. He enjoyed his retirement from General Motors by spending his time down hill skiing, archery and being a popular member of the Jordan skating club. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Rod's life will be held in St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Monday at 10 am. CCAC case managers Joanne, Susan, Andrea and Carma provided excellent services and equipment for Rod. Registered nurses from SEHC Merete, Zolan and Vivienne from Paramed along with PSWS Paramed Kim, Stacey, Claudia and Merisa provided compassionate care to Rod and family. Memorial remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church.