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Rod CONEYBEARE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Rod CONEYBEARE
33 Entries
Darlene Ruff
September 15, 2019
Sincere condolences to Rod's family and friends. His contribution to generations of Canadian children like myself should be a source of inspiration and comfort during this very sad time. Thank you Rod for daring all of us to live our lives outside of the box.
Caroline Medd
September 13, 2019
I loved everything about the Friendly Giant show, except when the drawbridge closed at the end of each program!! How much I waited for the cow to go over the moon! Jerome was my favorite - I would wait excitedly for his head to pop around the corner! And rusty to root around in his bag and pop out! My love of the harp came from this show. Rod lived a good long life and it was very full - I am thankful for everything he added into it.
Susan Leet
September 13, 2019
My condolences to Cam and the rest of your family. Very sorry to hear this.
Denise Marchand
September 13, 2019
Dear Coneybeare Family,
Jerome the Giraffe will always be my favourite giraffe ever, a little sassy but kind and gentle too. He was a great entertainer. Thank you, Rod Coneybeare, for bringing him to life. And now to curl up in a chair...
Denise
Patricia Watts
September 12, 2019
Thank you. I loved being invited to curl up in the rocking chair! I passed along the love of the Friendly Giant to my four children who also grew up loving you, Rusty and Jerome. Living on in many many hearts.
Nina Keogh
September 11, 2019
Moira, Wilson ( who I have met) and all the family- my condolences on Rod's passing. I met Bob and Rod when I apprenticed as a puppeteer with my folks on Friendly Giant in 1958. I will never forget Rod's droll sense of humour, wit and deepy deepy voice. We had so much fun for those decades on the show. I remember visiting Bob and Rod in their shared small dressing room while they worked out some ideas for the shows that day - everything improvised based on a few notes, rather than a script. I also loved the brilliant Rod and Charles radio show. Rod gave a wonderful eulogy at Friendly's celebration of life in Grafton. I look forward to any celebration you might have for Rod. There would be some great memories to talk about. ❤Nina Keogh
Heather McLean
September 10, 2019
Thank-You!
John Bowles
September 10, 2019
You guys were the essence of my childhood!
September 10, 2019
To my niece and nephews so sorry to hear about your father. I remember your uncle Ron telling me how Rusty and Jerome would be left at Nana and Papa when your mother and he went on vacation. Your uncle Ron would put them out his bedroom window on Eagle Dr. and give shows for the all the little kids on the street. He loved doing that. Thinking of you. Auntie Marj
Greg Hunter
September 10, 2019
Rest in Peace. Uncle Rod. Always looked up to you and your great family. You will not be forgotten.
Beverley Coneybeare
September 10, 2019
RIP cousin.
September 10, 2019
Thank you Rod ( and Bob) for a wonderful show that was part of my childhood and my children's childhood. Thank you for a show that protected childhood innocence and promoted culture and caring. RIP Rod.
Lois Reid from Calgary
Margaret Prevost
September 10, 2019
My siblings and I always watched the Friendly Giant show. It was such a wonderful time for us, imagining that we were going to sit in the big armchair and join Rusty and Jerome on the next adventure. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories, may you rest in peace.
Jeff Hunter
September 10, 2019
RIP Uncle Rod.
Rosemary Bourque
September 10, 2019
As a child growing up in Trenton ON I watched the FG with such diligence my dad nicknamed me Rusty. I loved the kind and gentle nature of the program and the respectful back and forth of the characters. Thank you Mr. Coneybeare and sleep softly.
Lorie Shentow
September 10, 2019
Sincere condolences. The Friendly Giant was my favourite show from childhood. Good night Rusty and Jerome: here's a big chair for two more to curl up in.
Noonie
September 9, 2019
Growing up in a very remote NW Ontario mining town, we received two channels back in the 1960s: one being the CBC. The Friendly Giant was a favourite morning show and is a treasured childhood memory. Thank you for the gifts you brought to expand children's comfort, imagination and creativity. R.I.P. Rod, know YOU were loved by so many 'little' people and now 'older' people. I can still hear your voice all these years later and likely forever will....
Margaret Stefiuk
September 9, 2019
Rest in peace Friendly, thank you for helping children to look up, look waaay up.
Brian Knatchbull
September 9, 2019
Rod was a BIG part of my childhood. Helped share my love for puppetry which led to my love of and working with Jim Henson and The Muppets. I will always remember your great characters and thank you for all the hours of joy you have given me and others in Canada.
David Peters
September 9, 2019
I am sorry that Rod passed away and send my condolences. Rod entertained me when I was a child.
Anne Ducharme
September 9, 2019
Along with so many others whose childhoods were imprinted with Rusty & Jerome's gentle and hilarious banter with Friendly, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to Rod Coneybeare for sharing his voice, imagination and talent with so many children over the years. I can still hear that little whistled tune calling Jerome to the window... Rest in peace, Sir.
Gail Chaulk
September 9, 2019
Friendly, you will be missed.
Andrea Storm
September 9, 2019
So sorry to lose you, Rod. You made the word a better place for children all over this country. Thank you.
Robin Saunders
September 9, 2019
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Moira and family. Those were happy days working together, and many treasured memories for comfort. Rod's spirit always was immortal, so you can rest assured that his continued influence will also be.
Reesa Fallis
September 9, 2019
R.I.P sir
Janissa Read
September 9, 2019
Thank you for the memories...
Wendy Smith
September 9, 2019
thank you Rusty and Jerome. Sleep well
oat wolfe
September 9, 2019
thankyou for letting me be childlike
John and Nancy Whyte
September 9, 2019
Look up, look way up...
Leo Wilkie
September 9, 2019
Condolences to Family and friends. I was one of many Giant viewers growing up.
Rosemary Hicks
September 9, 2019
I just heard that passing of Rod Coneybeare on CBC and was saddened to hear this. I listened to his lovely voice so many times on the Friendly Giant, so calming and kind. I just wanted the family to know what an impact he had. My condolences to you.
C. Mark
September 9, 2019
Thank you to Rod Coneybeare for the wonderful voices of Jerome and Rusty! Such a huge part of my childhood when watching The Friendly Giant. I can still hear them after all these many, many years. Rest in peace Sir.
September 9, 2019
Thank you to Rod for those magnificent voices of Jerome and Rusty which were such a part of my childhood. I can still hear them today even though I am 57 years old. A great legacy!
Rest in peace Sir.
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