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ROHDE: Rhoda (Thomson) of Hensall, formerly of Usborne Township

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 28, 2017 @ 3:04 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 46 Comments

ROHDE: Rhoda (Thomson) of Hensall, formerly of Usborne Township

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, July 27, 2017 of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, and formerly Usborne Township, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Rohde (2012). Dear mother of Douglas and Judy Rohde of Exeter, Glenn and Marilyn Rohde of Woodham, and Calvin and Val Rohde of Zurich. Dear grandmother of Karen, Kathy and Greg Hendrick; Dan and Nancy Rohde, and Tammy and Jason Steinbach; Sonya and Wayne Martin, Cheyenne Mosurinjohn, and Greg Fear. Great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Emma, Megan, Justin, Jakob, Jenna, Jace, Kaylee, Evan, Kamryn, Warren, Payton, Ella; Justin, Kia, Damien, and Vivian. Dear sister of Dorothy Jeffery of Exeter. Predeceased by brother Clarence Thomson and his wife Isabel, and brothers-in-law Glenn Jeffery, Alex, and Arthur Rohde and sisters-in-law Marguerite Gibson, and Anna Keller. Rhoda was the local correspondent for the Exeter Times Advocate for 70 years.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (one street west of Main) on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, July 31st at 11 AM with Reverend Jock Tolmay officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to Thames Road/Elimville Park or South Huron Hospital Foundation- Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “ROHDE: Rhoda (Thomson) of Hensall, formerly of Usborne Township”

Condolence from Earl &Laura Thomson on July 28th, 2017 4:05 PM

Doug, Judy, Glenn, Marilyn, Kelvin, Valerie and Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Aunt Rhoda will be deeply missed.

Condolence from Sheila Hamilton on July 28th, 2017 4:53 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed by many.
Sheila, Gord and Tatiana Hamilton

Condolence from Mary Lou Thomson on July 28th, 2017 4:55 PM

We were saddened to learn of Rhoda’s passing. She was a very good neighbour at Thames Road. At Halloween we
could always count on the best
homemade chocolate fudge! Sending our sympathy from the Yukon.
Mary Lou & Jack Hodgert

Condolence from Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche on July 28th, 2017 5:04 PM

Our sympathy on the death of a great lady. Rhoda will be missed by all that knew her. She kept everyone up to date for many years! Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Grant Thomson on July 28th, 2017 5:35 PM

My thoughts are with you at this time.

Condolence from Cathy Stead on July 28th, 2017 5:49 PM

Sincere sympathy to all the Rohde Family, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma. I always liked to read Mrs. Rohdes news in the Exeter paper. Keep her close in your hearts & she will always be with you. Sincerely Mike & Cathy (Siddall) Stead

Condolence from Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade on July 28th, 2017 5:52 PM

Sorry to learn of Rhoda’s passing. She kept us up to date on Thames Road happenings and later at the Queensway.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Judy Finkbeiner Johnson on July 28th, 2017 7:37 PM

To Rhoda’s family:

I got to know Rhoda through visits at Queensway Retirement Home where my mother, Irene Finkbeiner, was residing on the retirement floor until last October. We had many good conversations and I enjoyed her ready smile and her gentle sense of humour. Whether busy creating afghans or thinking about her writing or enjoying music events at Queensway, she was always “top of her game”. She won’t be forgotten…and the phrase “a life well-lived” comes to mind.

Will miss this special lady.

Judy Finkbeiner Johnson

Condolence from Jim & Teri Fletcher on July 28th, 2017 8:18 PM

Doug,Calvin and family……….our thoughts are with you………may the precious memories you have of your mother help guide you and comfort you at this sad time, we are sorry for your loss.

Jim & Teri Fletcher

Condolence from Christine McCarter on July 28th, 2017 8:39 PM

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of u guys.

Condolence from kathie glover on July 28th, 2017 8:40 PM

i am so sorry but she lived a good life obviously loved by so many so sorry for your loss

Condolence from Cathy Batten on July 28th, 2017 9:25 PM

To the Rohde Family
Sending my sincere condolences to you all in the passing of a great lady. Always loved to read Rhoda’s columns in the paper as she never missed a thing; in the Thames Road area and in the end with the Queensway news. She always said hello and cherished her Family a lot. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Hugs❤️
Cathy

Condolence from Jack on July 29th, 2017 5:44 AM

Glen and Marilyn, Sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence from Dennis & Joan Duncan on July 29th, 2017 6:47 AM

Doug, Glenn, Calvin sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We always appreciated reading The Thames Road news when she was writing them after we moved to Ottawa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on July 29th, 2017 7:57 AM

To Rhoda’s family,
So sorry to read of Rhoda’s passing. She was an amazing lady and loved by many. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Condolence from Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber on July 29th, 2017 8:04 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rhoda was a great lady. Remember she will always walk beside you…unheard and unseen. Dianne

Condolence from Brenda Palsa on July 29th, 2017 9:30 AM

To the Rohde family – our condolences- what a wonderful lady she will be missed
Brenda and Dave Palsa

Condolence from Gerald Morley And Family on July 29th, 2017 10:18 AM

On behalf of myself and my family we wish to extend our condolences to the Rohde family. We have very fond memories of Rhoda and she will be deeply missed.

Condolence from Stan & Joan Francis on July 29th, 2017 10:24 AM

Doug Glenn Calvin & family

Our deepest sympathy
Our thoughts are with you at this time

Condolence from Lorne & Margaret Hern on July 29th, 2017 11:14 AM

Rhoda was community ! She connected with all who lived in the area and shared it in her newsy column. There is not a family along the Thames Road or connecting concessions who have not had 70 years of life moments reported in the Exeter Times Advocate. She shared the best and the worst of events and brought everyone closer with her writing. Thames Road -Elimville congregation members who missed Sunday worship could find references to the required scriptures for the week in her column. Those who missed a new birth knew whom to congratulate. If there was a party on the line the community knew what had been celebrated. Rhoda loved to share news of her Grandchildren , and during our chat just a few months ago could still inquire about each of our family members by name. I think of her every time I bake butter tarts– Rhoda’s recipe from the ‘old red’ Thames Road Cookbook. Thank you Rhoda for the memories. You are remembered with a smile, and gratitude for the many years of friendship you and Bill shared with Mom & Dad. Blessings . Lorne & Margaret

Condolence from Marjorie McLean on July 29th, 2017 11:24 AM

So very saddened to hear about Rhoda’s passing. We became friends at Queensway as my mother, Jeanette Turner is a resident there. Had many visits with her as we connected as I have three sons also and always talked about our boys and their families. She was such a great fixture always sitting in her chair knitting with a smile on her face- am going to miss her so much- such a gentle soul and a great lady- my thoughts are with all of you – Marjorie McLean

Condolence from Ted and Chris Bibby on July 29th, 2017 12:22 PM

Dear Rohde Families
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We enjoyed our little visits with Rhoda at Queensway and in earlier years both hers and Bill’s. May it comfort you knowing they are together again.

Condolence from Ray and Judy Mills on July 29th, 2017 12:23 PM

To the Thomson and Rohde families:
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Rhoda was a wonderful lady, full of life and love for her family, friends, and community. You could spot that easily in her Times Advocate stories! She kept in touch with all the people she knew and made new friends almost on a daily basis. She will certainly be missed for her weekly TA reports, her friendliness to all and her enjoyment of family and community. She was a blessing to have known. God bless each of you.

Condolence from Dorothy Jeffery on July 29th, 2017 1:25 PM

To Rhoda’s Family: Rhoda was a wonderful sister and will be missed by all. Love to each and everyone,

Condolence from Mike and JoAnne Pickering on July 29th, 2017 3:36 PM

Sending our deepest condolences to the family of Rhoda she will be missed for sure! What will people do that read her column for so many years!! Mike and JoAnne Pickering

Condolence from Brittany Taylor on July 29th, 2017 6:26 PM

Condolences to the Rohde family. Rhoda was an amazing lady and loved by all. We had good chats and card games at Queensway. Brittany Taylor.

Condolence from Pam Bieman and Family on July 29th, 2017 6:37 PM

To the Rhodhe Boys and extended family,
We are sorry to hear of Rhoda’s passing. How my dad (Bill’s relative) enjoyed visits under the tree on the side lawn of your parents family farm with them. She shared her amazing memory with all. Whether it was a story, a name or something in the me past locally, she was the woman to go too. My visits filled as she helped me put names ( great stories) to our family albums. I will miss her kind spirit, and smile.

Condolence from Linda Marsden on July 30th, 2017 6:55 AM

Glenn, Marilyn and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Anne & Ted Kernick on July 30th, 2017 9:03 AM

To the Rhode family,

Our sincere sympathy on the death of Rhoda. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Condolence from Steve Francis on July 30th, 2017 10:19 AM

Our condolences to the Rhode family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Steve and Paola Francis and famiy

Condolence from Joyce (Cunnington) & Frank Maas on July 30th, 2017 11:12 AM

Sorry for the loss of your mom. Rhoda was a wonderful kind lady and I have very fond memories of her as a kid growing up at Thames Road. She will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. God Bless you all.

Condolence from George&Barb Eisenschink on July 30th, 2017 2:19 PM

Our thoughts are with you at this time, your Mother was a wonderful lady.

Condolence from Diane Elston on July 30th, 2017 2:58 PM

Doug and family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Staff at Agromart Terminals , Belton

Condolence from Sue Riley on July 30th, 2017 7:23 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Rohde family during this difficult time.

Condolence from Doug and Patty Webber on July 31st, 2017 8:37 AM

Doug, Glenn, Calvin and families.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you for your loss.
I’m sure over the last couple of days you have reflected back on a lot of great memories and good times.
Hold on to these and Rhoda will always be with you.

Condolence from Cheryl Timbers on July 31st, 2017 9:54 AM

Doug, Glenn, Calvin and Families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Cherish all the great memories that have been made.
Rohda was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many.

Condolence from Beth Cooper on July 31st, 2017 9:57 AM

Rhoda’s family:
My sincere sympathy to all.
Rhoda was a kind, caring and thoughtful woman.
Always a smile, gentle and welcoming.
She will be remembered fondly by so many.
My thoughts are with each and everyone of you at this time.
Beth Cooper

Condolence from Liz Campbell on July 31st, 2017 11:52 AM

To the entire Rohde family
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Thinking of you all
Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy

Condolence from Alan & Denean Renning on July 31st, 2017 2:30 PM

To the Rohde Family, we are very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families at this difficult time.

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on August 1st, 2017 12:31 AM

Dougand Judy,Glenn and Marilyn, Calvin and Val,and families, We are very sorry on your Mom’s passing. Rhoda was a lovely woman. She enjoyed writing the Thames Road news, and later Queensway news. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers,George and Sue Wilson

Condolence from Anne Gallant on August 1st, 2017 7:00 AM

To Rhoda’s family.
Our deepest sympathy. Rhoda was an inspiration to me over the year’s she was full or life and participated fully in the community. Her correspondnce on the community was a great communication tool and she definately was a polished writer. I know her family will miss Rhoda but so will folks in community.

Anme Gallant & Bruce Delbridge

Condolence from Yvonne Elliott on August 1st, 2017 3:04 PM

To all the Rhode Family
I have special memories of a special Lady. She will be missed by you and so many others.
Our condolences to all you.
Sincerely
John & Yvonne (Jaques) Elliott

Condolence from Bob & Sharon Pavkeje on August 2nd, 2017 12:20 PM

Sorry to hear of Rhoda’s passing. She has been a remarkable asset to the community. Sending condolences to your family.

Condolence from Betty Lippert on August 4th, 2017 1:46 PM

Doug and Judy,so sorry to read this about your mom,even though I,v been there were your standing still don,t have words to lighten your path,please know I’m sorry for your loss,,my condolence to you and your family,,

Condolence from Kim McKay on August 7th, 2017 9:54 PM

Doug and Judy and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

Condolence from Brenda and Ivan Hern on August 9th, 2017 11:09 PM

Glenn and Marilyn , Doug and Judy, Calvin and Val and families – we were very sorry to hear of Rhoda’s passing. She certainly lived a full life and gave of her time every week to keep our connected with the news. I am glad to have been at her celebration recently.
Our condolences – Ivan and Brenda

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