McCUBBIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-06 published
DAVIES,
Rodney
John
Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday,
October 04, 2007 at the age of 64, after a courageous battle
with Lymphoma. Loving husband of Helen (née
McCUBBIN) for 39 years.
Proud father of Tracey, Allison and Brent. Devoted
son of Jack,
and the late Ethel. Son-in-law of the late Henry and Evelyn
McCUBBIN.
Brother-in-law of Patricia and her husband Joseph
SPALLA.
Uncle
of Carolyn and her husband John, David and his wife Jill. Great
Uncle of Jessica, Joey, Holly, and Ben. Rod was a dedicated teacher,
coach and mentor throughout his 39 years in the Geogoraphy Department
at Cederbrae Collegiate. He graduated from the University of
Toronto in 1967, where he enjoyed his time at "the Fraternity
House" Lambda Chi Alpha. He later completed his Masters Degree
in Education, also from U of T. After purchasing his dream car,
Rod became an active member of the Corvette Club of Ontario where
he enjoyed cruisin' with fellow members. He spent many hours
on the squash court and belonged to the squash league at University
of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The family would like to thank
Dr. Richard
COLWILL and the wonderful staff in the Oncology Department
at Scarborough General Hospital. During his lengthy stay in the
Intensive Care Unit the entire staff were wonderfully caring
and compassionate towards Rod and his family. A special thanks
to the Intesivists Doctor Stewart
AIKEN and Doctor Howard
CLASKY for
their excellence. The family will receive Friends at the Ogden
Funeral Home, (4164 Sheppard Ave. E. just east of Kennedy Road)
on Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
will be held in the Ogden Chapel on Sunday 12: 00 p.m. Cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be greatly appreciated.
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