WILLIAM H. "BILL" RODD

WILLIAM H. "BILL" RODD ST. JOHNSBURY - William H. "Bill" Rodd, of 187 Overclyffe Rd. in St. Johnsbury, died unexpectedly Sunday, on Christmas Day. Bill was 83. He was born in Concord, N.H. on Dec. 24, 1928, the son of William G. and Florence (Wallace) Rodd. Bill was president of Rodd Roofing, founded by his father, William G. Rodd, in 1920. He is survived by his wife, Natalie (Cutting) Rodd, whom he married April 14, 1951; three sons and their wives, Stephen and Pamela, Tino and Adrienne and Casey and Cindy, all of St. Johnsbury; two grandsons, Jason and Brenda of St. Johnsbury and their son, Brandon (Bill's only great-grandchild) and Scott and April of Burke; and his brother, Sam and his wife, Debbie, of Florida and Sam's three daughters, Tina, Tonia and Toni. Bill was very fond and proud of his 'adopted sons' from Nepal, Mingma, Pasang, C.T. and Chhuldim "Chili" Sherpa; and many cousins residing in Prince Edward Island. The Club at Old Mill was a dear part of Bill's life. In keeping with Bill's style, an informal gathering of friends and family will be held at The Club (located at 49 Perkins St. in St. Johnsbury) this Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m. Just come as you are. There will be no calling hours or formal service. Bill loved St. Johnsbury; contributions could be directed to the new St. Johnsbury History and Heritage Center, P.O. Box 223, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to CALEX, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Or, memorial contributions could be directed to 'The Jimmy Fund', payable to "Dana-Farber Cancer Institute" and sent to P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. His family invites anyone to share their thoughts and fond memories privately at www.saylesfh.com.