Gordon W. Rhodenizer

It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Gordon Wallace Rhodenizer of Mahone Bay, at the age of 81 on September 6, 2024 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. He passed peacefully with family by his side.

Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on May 10, 1943, Gordon was the son of the late Randolph Amos and Lena Viola (Moser) Rhodenizer.

Gordon was predeceased by his half-brother, Robert (Mary, deceased) and his sister, Susan.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Wilma (Morrison); brother, Clifford (Jeannie); sister, Pauline (Richard, deceased); brother, Donald (Cathy); daughter, Annette (Alex); son, Graham; grandsons, Stephen and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Tianna and Jack; nieces and nephews. Gordon had many close friends and caring neighbours.

He took pride in his work and had a great work ethic. He began working at age 16 in the grocery store business. He met his best friend, Ross Jones, soon thereafter and they became instant friends. A large part of his early career was with Halifax Wholesalers, Avon Foods and Chipman Brothers. He continued his career as a salesman at various car dealerships in Bridgewater. His most recent work was for Bluenose RV where he worked for many years until retiring.

Gordie was a fan of baseball, hockey and football, faithfully following his beloved Yankees, Blue Jays, Leafs and Packers. He loved coaching and watching young people in baseball.

Gordie was an avid trout fisherman. He had a wealth of stories of many fishing adventures with his lifetime friends. These stories were told and retold, maybe even embellished a little, around many a bonfire, year after year.

Gordie enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He spent a fair amount of time, after retirement, meeting up with friends at the Government Wharf as well visiting with his good friend and neighbour, Reid Joudrey.

Gordie had many interests. He had great interest and knowledge of music. He collected stamps in his earlier years. He spent a great deal of time playing catch with his children and grandchildren. He was devoted to his wife and they shared many special times together. He will be greatly missed by many.

A private family graveside ceremony will be held at Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 followed by a visitation, for family and friends, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca