Mr. Roderick Alfred Thompson

January 28, 2018

Thompson, Roderick ( Rod or Roddy to those who loved him.) Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 28th, 2018 at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital, Oshawa. Rod fought a tough and courageous battle for many years, the last few months being the hardest for him. He loved his family with the heart and strength of a lion. Everyone that met Rod loved him; he was the most kind and generous person. He had a contagious laugh, and he loved to play jokes on people. Rod was a colourful character, and for those who crossed his path in life, he is a man who is hard to forget. He was tired at the end; we told him that he needed to rest, and that his family would be just fine, because of him. He was and always will be a source of love and strength to us. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Susan, his son Christian, step-son Thomas, daughter'n'law Cindy, his sons Noah and Adam, his brothers and their partners, his sister, all his nephews, nieces, his sister'n'law Jane and her husband, his new extended family, all his past family who were still a big part of his life, and all his many friends over the years. We are holding a celebration of life, something Rod would love. Family and friends are invited to share memories, laugh, cry and tell him how much he was loved and how much he will be missed by many. Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 3pm till 9pm. Best Western, Durham Banquet Halls 559 Bloor Street, West, Oshawa. West Hall. There will be appetizers, and a cash bar. Rooms can be booked at the hotel, and mention The Thompson Event for the discount.