William Roderick "Rod" DONLEVY

So sorry to hear about Rod's passing. I enjoyed many years of Choraliers with both of you and he will be greatly missed by all.
My thoughts are with you Lorna.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father Jamie, Kelly and Andrew. My condolences to you and your families.

So sad to learn of Rod's passing. I enjoyed worked with Rod during my time with CFS. He could always be counted on to add humour to even very serious situations. I had great confidence in his leadership and advice. His passing is a great loss to his family and the community. Please accept my sincere condolences.

To the Donlevy family so sorry to hear about Rod you are in our thoughts and prayers from the W.E.Shaver

Please receive our condolences for Rod's passing. We had the opportunity to meet with Rod at LAW conferences during recent years and we have very fond memories of him. Sincerely,
Santiago & Angela Gutiérrez (Bogotá, COLOMBIA)

Our whole family was saddened to hear of Rod's passing – I articled at Donlevy and Co. as a new lawyer at 45 years of age, a whole month younger than Rod. He and Mike showed me how to practice law using common sense and a real concern for the best interests of our clients, and also showed me you really did need a sense of humour to get anywhere in the business of the law (some of those guys on the other side I tell ya………...) I also had the privilege of working with and becoming friends with Mary. Two short years at Donlevy and Co. before I left to be an “owner” lawyer instead of a “tenant” lawyer (as Kent put it) but Rod was a solid friend for life to me and my family. I have only rarely seen Rod for a long time now but will miss just knowing he is around. Our condolences to all his family.

I had the good fortune to come to know Rod through the IRS litigation process in Alberta. He was an excellent lawyer whose legal skills were matched by his humanity both of which garnered the respect of those who crossed paths with him. My sympathies to his family for their loss.

Dear Lorna & Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to The Donlevy Family, We have Great memories of time shared with Rod & Lorna! It was our privilege to have known Rod. He shared His Humour and Musical Talents with everyone!May He Rest in Peace!
Sincerely , Rodger Murphy & Eileen Melrose. Saskatoon & LaPenita,Mexico

I had the honour of having significant interaction with Rod around Indian Residential Schools issues, including having one of the first hearings together under the ADR Process, which preceded the Settlement Agreement. I am also very much aware of Rod's work on the Chief Adjudicator's Reference Group (CARG), which oversaw the ADR program. And, since the Settlement Agreement, I had many opportunities to work with Rod while he served so capably on the National Administration Committee.

Most recently, I spent 3 days in July 2014 in a Toronto courtroom with Rod, at which the disposition of the records of the Independent Assessment Process was before the court. Despite the seriousness of the legal issues, and strongly held positions, Rod was always insightful, engaging, collegial and friendly.

While I am sure Rod's family knows this, I can testify to the very high regard in which Rod was held, by his colleagues and the judiciary. He brought unparalleled passion and commitment to all of his work, and his clients were very well served by his sage advice and broad knowledge of the law.

I also had the very positive experience of starting the practice of law in the late 1970s, when the Saskatoon Bar was very small - Rod was always generous with his time and well known for his keen wit and unrelenting good humour. He was always willing to provide advice and mentoring to younger lawyers when asked.

In addition to his considerable contributions to the Indian Residential Schools settlement, Rod was also a major figure on the Saskatchewan legal scene, one who will be greatly missed by his many colleagues, friends and admirers.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Rod's family at this difficult time, and to let them know that there are many, many people thinking of them and wishing them well.


Dan Shapiro
Chief Adjudicator,
Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat

Our deepest condolences to Lorna, the children, and the extended family. Rod was a special individual, and we are grateful to him for so many things, including his humour, wise counsel, and generosity.

I have so many fond memories of the Donlevy family, Urban Sr., Helen, Rod and my dear friend Father Paul, from years past. The family has been a rock in the community of Saskatoon. Rest in peace Rod. Ray Stensrud

We were deeply saddened to hear of Rod's passing. Lorna, I (Sonia) met Rod twenty years ago when he sang at the funeral of my mother-in-law, Lorna Reid, who also passed away on Christmas Day. We were honored that he contributed to the tribute to Lorna with his beautiful singing and it is interesting to read in his obituary that he blessed many a funeral service with his wonderful voice. Bill and I are happy to have had such a great opportunity to have a really good visit with you and Rod in Palm Springs last year. Rod was an accomplished and special man and will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Rod's kindness, energy, and enthusiasm, even when he was ill, is an inspiration! I learned a lot from him and I feel very privileged to have known him. He will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences to Rod's family.

My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Rod was a rare individual and he will be missed.

We were so sadden to read of Rod's passing. Only a month ago we chatted at the UW Dinner and he shared plans to get away and work on some health challenges. Rod had that special gift of making everyone feel they were close friends and that he really cared how things were in your life. He truly left his mark in our community and the organization he served. Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Don & Marg Ravis

Our deepest condolences go out to Jamie and her family at this difficult time. Sending love and light.
~ Talia & Jarrett

Rod was a very special guy. Not long ago, I saw Rod at city hospital and despite looking weary, he was his usual cheerful and gentlemanly self. He was such fun to sing with in Lorna's choraliers. We were lucky to be a part of it.
To Lorna, and Joe and families, may you find peace and comfort in knowing you have loved a special man. His beautiful voice will enhance any heavenly choir.

Our sincere thoughts and prayer are with your entire family at this time. May you find strength in knowing your loss is shared by the many, many people who knew and respected Rod -a fine man in every respect. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

Rest in peace, dear friend
Scott and Sandy Gordon - Southlake, TX

Rod was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all.

Iva Beck

Thoughts and prayers are with you Jamie and family

My deepest sympathy to the Donlevy family. Rod was an exceptional man; he had the ability to bring out the best in everyone and every situation. When I think of him I smile; his sense of humor was the best! Lorna, I know you will carry on his legacy. We often forget what people did; we don't always remember what they said but we always remember how they made us feel. Rest In Peace my Friend.
Patti Mitchell, Wakaw, Sask.

Our deepest sympathies to all the family during this time of loss. May your Dad's faith help you through this as it has helped him...love and peace always...big hugs...Wilma Poole and Family

Rod was such an exceptional person, it was an honor to have known him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

So sorry to the Donlevy family. Rod was such an absolute kind and friendly man. An example of what we should all strive to be. Thank you Rod for being you.

Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Rod Donlevy on the passing of a wonderful person. Rod was a talented lawyer and musician, and genuinely cared for others, professionally and personally. Over forty years that I have known him as a student, colleague and friend, I have never seen him without a sense of humor and a twinkle in his eyes. He fought his last illness with grace, courage,and a sense of optimism. We will remember him in our prayers.

Sincere sympathies to Lorna and all the Donlevy family. Rod's love of life was a wonder to behold. He will be deeply missed. Ralph Goodale

Darlene and I wish to express our sympathy to the family in the loss of Rod. I enjoyed working with him on the St Paul's Board.

John and I wish to express our sympathy on the loss of a husband father and brother Our thoughts and prayers are with you
John and Monica eavis

My deepest prayers, will be always with you as you go to your real home in heaven. I truly pray for each of your family. And our family choir at St. Paul's Cathedral, This I treasure the moment we are serving Our Loving God, at 10 o'clock Holy Mass.
IN DEEP PRAYERS,
Rose Funtanares-Rovensky

Kevin and Lori wish to express our condolences.
Sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Lori schaan

I was the organist for Rod at St Jo's for a few years, and also a friend....His friendship was always very special and neverending...including his musical participation at my father's funeral long after we had ever seen each other. I remember most his energy, his humour, his love of life, his musicality, and his generosity. We have lost one of the "great Irish ones".

My thoughts and prayers are with the Donlevy family. I had the privilege, of getting to know Rod, over the last 8 years. He was a great man and was always there when you needed him and never asked for anything in return. You will be missed Rod.

Sincere sympathy to the family. I have many good memories of fun family times with Rod in years past. He will be greatly missed.

Thoughts go out to the family in this difficult time. Sorry for the loss of a great man.

"Donlevy" a family name that has been music to so many. Leonore sang in Rod"s dad's glee club at STM. My memory goes back to Legal Follies and wannabe musicians like me, were fortunate to have Rod really make it musical!

Our family again touched by "Donlevy" as Rod"s brother Kent taught one of our children. It is obvious from all the talents Rod shared there will be many parishioners from the City who will miss the music he shared at many services.. His family in our thoughts and prayers.

Peter and Leonore Johnston

My deepest sympathies to Rod's family. Rod was my cousin and I never knew him not to have a smile on his face and a song in his heart.

Through the years of knowing the Donlevy's from when Rod and I attended St. Paul's North School, Holy Cross, Mercury Printers, I always ran into Rod somewhere and we always shared a laugh or two. Rest in peace Rod and our sincere condolences to the family.

Lois and I express or condolences to the family. We both knew him during the time Rod and I were attending law school.

Lois and I express our condolences on Rod's death. We knew him during the time Rod and I were at law school.

Lorna and family..our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It is never easy to lose a loved one. May you find those who share in your loss a comfort at this time.

My sincere condolences to the Donlevy family. Rod was well respected and a charismatic man.He will be missed.

Kelly Hewitt
Saskatoon,Sk

I will miss Rod at the board table; his good humor, his driving passion and his clarity of thought. Rest in peace my friend.

Rod was the epitome of a true gentleman and a scholar, he had the ability to teach you so very much in a short period of time all while making you laugh regardless of the "lesson" being taught,his kindness, and gentleness always shone through as did the love he had for his family.I will forever remember our times we shared up in Kimberley as a huge extended family and the light and laughter he brought into the room. I will miss him greatly Love Terra

Rod was a great classmate and a wonderful person. Our condolences to Rod's family and his many friends.

Dear Lorna & Rod's family & all the extended family. We were so sad to learn of Rod's passing. We've known Rod for years. He was not only a friend but also our lawyer (when we needed him). He was such a friendly, kind person and always cared to ask how we were doing and how life was treating us. We remember years ago, we used to gather at a friends' home to sing Christmas carols; particularly remembering that when we did the 12 Days of Christmas, Rod's & my job was to do "Five golden rings". Needless to say, I was honored to share such a line with a wonderful singer. Rod will be missed by so many and he left his mark in so many lives. Sorry we cannot be there for the funeral but know that we are thinking of you all and that you are in are prayers as you grieve for this wonderful man. Our hearts go out to everyone.

uncle rod
he very good person
I will miss him.
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he see my mom alice in heaven.
your niece carol huston

Our thoughts and hearts are with you all at this difficult time. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

met with Rod when I married his Aunt Jean in 1967. we socialized on countless occasions and loved his personality faith and integrity. He will be missed by all who knew him
Brian

Always a pleasure to work with Rod.
My condolences to family.

You will be missed.

Rod was always a kind and thoughtful person. He was a pleasure to know and I offer my heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends.

A classmate and friend never to be forgotten. We shared so many great times through law school and at our class reunions.

So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. I remember him as a kind, helpful and rather goofy human being! He was fun be around! May your faith and your memories carry you through your grief

Rod will be dearly missed. A longtime family friend, husband, father, fisherman, hunter, musical talent and counselor. Many fond memories from Clam Lake.

Our most sincere condolences to the Donlevy Family. Although our association was brief, we quickly came to understand the qualities that made Rod the outstanding person that he was. We will miss him! Jane & Doron Broadfoot

We were so saddened to hear that Rod had lost his battle. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Rod was such an exceptional person, it was an honor to have known him. Jim, Shirley and Adrienne MacGowan.