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Rodney EATWELL Obituary
Rodney Kelvin (Rod):
Died suddenly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Aged 90 years. Husband of the late Kath, and Glen. Loved father and father-in-law of Mary and Stephen Butler, Phoebe Giles, Ruth Parsons, and John and Gabrielle Eatwell. Loved and treasured Grandad and great-grandad of Danny, Jo, Kelvin, Stephen, Rachel, Keith, Kathleen, Connor, Pania, Fergus, Shaila, Cayden, Henry, Sebastian, and Corban. A much loved brother, uncle, cousin, and father figure to many. Messages may be sent to the Eatwell family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Rod will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 10.30am, on Tuesday, December 4, followed by interment at Upper Wairau cemetery.
Memories and Condolences
for Rodney EATWELL
11 Entries
Fiona Bowker
December 15, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Rod's sudden death. Both he and Kath, and all of the Eatwells, were always very kind and encouraging when I was a younger person finding my way.
Delwyn Craig
December 15, 2018
Sending you all my love at this very sad time .
Rod & Kath had a big part in my life growing up .
Kath was like a Mum to me and will forever miss her and be thankfull for the part she played .
Thanks to Rod for the crazy fun we all had at the Motels and on the Farm .
Frances Warren
December 7, 2018
To all my Eatwell relations
I have just heard that Rod had died and am so sorry to learn of his sudden death. My thoughts and prayers to you all. He did so much for his community and the Queen Charlotte Track is a memorial to him.
Matt and Pip Ryan
December 3, 2018
Mary and Family,
Sorry to hear of you loss our thoughts are with you at this time.
Colleen & Rob Elwood
December 3, 2018
To all the Eatwell family, we extend our sympathy at this time as Rod returns home to His Lord and Saviour. A man of endurance and dedication for others.
Carolyn Bisley
December 2, 2018
So Very Saddened and sorry to hear of Rods sudden death!!Sending love and Aroha to all the family!!Such a loved father,uncle,gradad,husband and friend to all whom knew him!!RIP Rod you will be sorely missed!!Carolyn &Russell Bisley
Santa tethering his horse at Renwick Paly Centre 1971
Mary and Murray Jobberns
December 2, 2018
A good life well lived. Lots of memories of Rod being Santa and the Eatwell family contributions to concerts in the Anglican Hall.
Rod playing Santa at Renwick Play Centre 1971
Mary Jobberns
December 2, 2018
Kees and Irma van der Linden
December 1, 2018
We are deeply sorry to hear about Rod's passing.We consider him a great personality and will never forget him and his love for people,his great stories and achievements.
Stan and Phyllis Fretwell
November 30, 2018
We would like to pass on our sympathy to Rods family especially Mary and Phoebe who we knew as small girls,also worked with Rod on many jobs in early 1950,s.Treasure the special memories. Stan and Phyllis Fretwell.
November 30, 2018
Just walked the Queen Charlotte Track today and stopped at Eatwell Lookout. Such a beautiful place and fantastic walking track. Thank you for your efforts. From Vanessa, Erin, Vivien, Spring and Linda.
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