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RODNEY HILL Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Rodney Harold Hill, on December 12, 2024, in Thunder Bay Ontario.
Rodney was born on April 15th, 1940 in Fort William, Ontario to Armas and Olga Hill. Rodney worked at Great Lakes/Bowater Paper Mill as a mason until he retired 30 years ago. Rodney enjoyed reading, watching his Green Bay Packers, New York Yankees and Toronto Maple Leafs, spending time with family and his beloved grand dog Toby.
Rodney will be missed by his son Ryan, dog Toby; sisters Diane (Jack) Connelly, Janet (Joe) Parker, Hope (Buzz) Johnston; brothers Robert, Raymond, Edward, David, William, Brian (Frances); sister in laws Charlotte, Doris, and many nieces and nephews; sisters and brothers-in-law Brian, Kathy (Mark) and Jean. Rodney is predeceased by his parents Olga and Armas, his wife Maureen, sister Judy (Lorne), Doreen, Roberta and Dorothy; brothers Allen, John, Richard and Dennis; mother-in-law Mary and father-in-law Frank; brothers-in-law Jack and Michael.
A special thank you to the staff at Southbridge Pinewood, you will forever have a special place in my heart for the care you provided my dad, thank you for the care, heartfelt conversations, laughs and tears. Thank you to his "Medical Team" Dr. Tassone, Dr. Janhunen, Dr. Rahman, Dr. Silverberg, and Dr. McDougall as well as the nurses and support staff. He truly received top notch health care. Lastly, thank you to ALL friends and family (especially Diane and Sheryl) who supported Rodney over the past few years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 4th from 1-3PM at the Westfort Prozz. For those who are able to attend we ask that you wear your favourite football, hockey or baseball team colours or your favourite "going out sweats".
In lieu of flowers feel free to make a small donation to any local dog rescue.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com
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Memories and Condolences
for RODNEY HILL
6 Entries
Sean Trochimchuk
January 9, 2025
So sorry to hear about your dad Ryan ..
Terry & Margaret Stein
December 18, 2024
we send our sincere condolence to Ryan & all of Rodney s family with his passing. He was a great guy whom I met in the early 50's & was a friend forever. For many years Margaret and I lived very close & enjoyed his family & he will be ever missed . Terry & Margaret Stein
Susan Hill
December 15, 2024
Ryan I´m very sorry for your loss . I´ve had a few laughs and talks with your dad over the years not much for awhile but new him through family . Thinking of all of the Hills .
robert danylko
December 15, 2024
I recall Rod from the old days of GLPM masonry crew I worked next door in the Sulphite dept. and would see the boys all the time , RIP ROD
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Bev Poystila
December 14, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family, always enjoyed chatting with your dad and dog when he would visit Charlie at the shop on weekends
Eva Baraskewich
December 14, 2024
Uncle Rodney..you will be missed. I may not have seen you much in the last few years ,but all those years of you bringing me to your house for New Year's Day parades and my birthday will forever be in my heart and memories. Fly high, and free. Love you.
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