Arnold Eric
Roode – 73, Onslow
Mountain, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, August 9, 2014, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born May 26, 1941, in
Truro, he was a son of the late Donald and Alice (Graham)
Roode.
Arnold worked for Brookfield Creamery as a delivery driver.
He loved country music and watching television, especially Canadian
Pickers and Judge Judy.
Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Eileen (Lynds);
children, Michael Roode, Gary Roode, Onslow Mountain; Karen Roode,
Fredericton, New Brunswick; Paul Roode, Victoria, British Columbia;
grandchildren, Leanna Roode, Harmony and Jessica Keevil; sisters,
Carolyn (Frank) MacNeil, Donna (Sterling) Shearer, Belmont; brother,
Jack Roode, Belmont; several nieces and nephews. Along with his
parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Doreen (Jesse) Mooring;
sister-in-law, Joyce Roode.
Honouring Arnold’s wishes, there will be no
visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held at a later date.
If so desired, donations in Arnold’s memory to Salvation
Army are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall
– Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Arnold’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com