June 16th, 1935 – November 15th, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roderick Edward Kitchen Nov 15th, 2010 at Cowichan Valley District Hospital. He was surrounded by his family.
Rod is survived by his 6 sons: Rick, Karl, Roger, Brian, Phil and Mike (Dionne). 11 grandchildren Rodney (Janina), Cheryl (Andy), Katrina, Troy, Christine,
Derek, Graham, Kevin, Kara, Cori-Lee and Jordon. Rod also had 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 9 siblings Doreen, Alf (Laverne), Marie, Rita, Eric, Alick, Wilf, Beverly (Ron) and Dorothy (Tom). Rod is predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Lillian Kitchen, brothers Bill and Bert.
Rod loved to hunt and fish. He was logger up until 1991 when he had suffered from a stroke that limited his abilities. Rod’s sons would like to send a special thanks to Auntie Marie, Auntie Rita, Auntie Dorothy, Uncle Tom and Rod’s special friends Vic and Linda Nelson for their love and support in our time of need. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at CVD Hospital.
Celebration of Life will be November 27th, 2010 12:00pm-4:00pm at The Lions Club Hall
103 Bonnet Ave.
(off Drake Rd) Saltspring Isld.