Age 74, Cheticamp passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Roderick was a son of the late Pierre and the late Josephine (Doucet) Fiset.
Roderick worked as a member of Local 73 as a Tig Welder from 1969-2008, when he retired. Over those 38 years, he became respected as a master of his trade, while remaining very humble. His passion and knowledge have been lovingly passed on to his two sons, Curtis and Rodney. During many of those welding years, he worked at many welding shops, and fished crab with his brothers, on the Helene Pierre.
In 2008, Roderick dedicated his time fishing crab with his son in law, Gilles Larade and his daughter, Cortney on Carter’s Catch.
He was always willing to lend a helping hand in his shed without wanting anything in return. He had a huge heart and touched many lives with his kindness. Roderick was a volunteer fireman for many years. He enjoyed trout fishing with his brothers, playing 200, and watching his favorite team, the Montreal Canadiens, play.
Throughout his sickness, he had constant care and companionship from his beloved wife, Patricia, and his loyal german shepherd, Jack. Although he was a man of few words, he loved and felt deeply for his family and friends, who will miss him dearly.
Roderick is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Curtis Fiset and Rodney (Jessica) Fiset; daughters, Amanda (Claude) Deveau and Cortney (Gilles) Larade; brother, Wilfred (Freda) Fiset; grandchildren, Parker Fiset, Summer Deveau, Chloe Fiset, Ava Fiset, Dustin Fiset, Chase Fiset. Carter Larade, and Emma Larade.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Vincent Aurel Fiset, Aurel Fiset, Armand Fiset, and Jean Pierre Fiset.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 1-4 pm at Cheticamp Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 4 pm in the funeral home. Burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp.
Memorial donations in Roderick’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society.
We would like to thank Dr. Amélie Maillet and the nursing staff of the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre for their compassionate care in Roderick’s final days.
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My dearest sympaties to you Patricia and family. May the Good Lord be with you all.
Dearest Patricia. I remember the inception of your relationship with your Roderick. The moment anyone even mentioned his name …… a smile took over your entire face. It was very apparent to me that you had found your soul mate. In a chance meeting, I did have the pleasure of meeting your handsome Rodney before visits to Cheticamp became less frequent. At that time your smile radiated even larger, if that was even possible. I have absolutely no doubt that your lives together was more than you could have ever imagined but far less than you both ever wanted. My dear friend, please find solace in knowing/believing that your beloved Roderick is in a place that he no longer needs a wheelchair. With love and prayers, Rose.
My condolences to all the family of Roderick, I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all his family, and friends, and also his boilermaker family. Rest in peace , my brother Roderick, you will always be remembered.
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you Patrica & all the family.
My deepest sympathies to you Patrica , Amanda , Curtis , Cortney , Rodney . And to all his beautiful grandchildren. Cherish all the the great memories. And there are a lot of great memories. You all have an amazing Angel watching over you all now .🙏 May you rest in peace Rodrick . You will be dearly missed by many .
Patricia and family, know that you are in my thoughts, prayers and my heart during this difficult time. Roderick was a very special man who touched so many people during his journey among us – may he Rest in Eternal Peace. xxoo
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.” – James O’Barr
My Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends
Sending our condolences to all the family
Darlene and Jeanmarc Paturel
Dora Aucoin
RIP Roderick. Sincere condolences to Patricia, family and friends.
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I am so sorry for your loss, Patricia, Curtis, Rodney ( Jessica ), Amanda ( Claude) , Cortney( Gilles), Wilfred(Freda)and all the grandchildren.
Dearest Patricia and family,
If the legacy of a person’s life is measured by the lives he has touched and how much he is loved then a big piece of Roderick will live on in all of you. There are no words that we can say to express the profound sorrow we feel today. It was a privilege to know Roderick. Thinking of you all 💞💞💞
My condolences to Patricia and family. RIP Roderick
Dear Rodney and Family! Sending our sincere condolences during this sad time. Your Dad’s suffering is now over. Stay strong during this hard time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Roderick is watching over you all and is now at peace.
My most sincere condolences to Patricia & family and to all Roderick’s friends .. May God give you strength & courage to get through these hard moments … RIP Roderick 🙏🙏🕊️🕊️
Our sincere condolences to Patricia & family! 💕
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you Patricia and your beautiful family..He was a very nice and a well respected man in our community, who will be truly missed…May he rest in Peace.
Our sincere condolences to Patricia and family
Sincere condolences to Roderick’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to Patricia and family. May your fondest memories carry you through these hard times.
So very sorry for all of your loss.. thinking of you all during this very difficult time! 😢💜
Patricia and family, so very sorry for your family’s great loss. Cherish the wonderful memories ♡
My sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roderick. Those near and dear to him will miss him. Hold on to his memories.
Our deep sympathies
Greg & Marjorie Hinkley
We was sorry to hear of Roderick’s passing. Roderick , along with the Fiset family, was always so nice. Deepest sympathies to Patricia and the family and close friends. God Bless.
Condolences are sent to Patricia,his family and close friends. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences sent to Patricia Rodney,Cortney,Curtis and Amanda and their families…Will always cherish the good times we spent together..RIP Roddie💙💔
I am so sorry for your loss, Patricia, Curtis, Rodney ( Jessica ), Amanda ( Claude) , Cortney( Gilles), Wilfred(Freda)and all the grandchildren. Roderick was a friendly man and he will be missed. May you rest in peace, Roderick.