| It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of Rod Waterman on June 8th 2026 at the age of 74 from interstitial lung disease (ILD). Rod was born in Southampton, lived in Hamble and Netley, UK. When he was 4 1/2 years old, his family came to Canada. Rod lived in Oakville and Burlington, Ontario, until 2013, when he moved to Victoria, B.C.
Predeceased by his father Clinton Stuart (Cliff) Waterman and mother Jean Frances Waterman (née Sunderland). Survived by wife and best friend Nance Thacker; brother Roger Waterman (Diane); sister Sue Messinger (Paul); niece and nephews Tiffany, Jeff, Shaun, and Kyle; grandniece and grandnephews Amaya, Rylan, Ethan, and Connor; and rock star Keith Richards. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no service. To honour him, go outside on a sunny day and soak in its rays and/or make a donation in his memory to any animal rescue organization or Habitat for Humanity. Deep-felt gratitude to Dr Brett Baumann pulmonologist, for his forthright, caring guidance; doctors, nurses, healthcare aides, and staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, B.C., who treated him with such kindness; the compassionate support of Dr. Tiislar, and her assistant who provided MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) and Nurse Taylor for her gentle, respectful after-death care of his body. In Rod’s own words, “Finally a good night’s rest!” |
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#1 Comment By Florence Clarke On July 4, 2026 @ 3:29 am
My heartfelt condolences to you Nancy and to the family of Rod. Thank you Nancy for sharing his end of life journey. Rod met it with courage and peace. He will be missed.
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Florence
#2 Comment By Gail and David On July 4, 2026 @ 7:03 am
Nance, so sorry. Longstanding friends are a treasure, as reflected in this loving obituary. So glad you could help Rod so much.
Love,
Gail and David
#3 Comment By Betty Bailey On July 4, 2026 @ 8:31 am
Nancy, so sorry to hear that Rod has left this earth, on his own terms. May his soul Rest in Peace.
#4 Comment By Linda Lain On July 5, 2026 @ 5:20 am
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news Nancy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time.
#5 Comment By Marisa Soukup On July 7, 2026 @ 1:14 pm
Nance: Deepest sympathy in the loss of Rod, however; he met and faced death his way and you were very supportive of his decision. He will be sadly missed by you, his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Will remember him in prayer.
Hugs
Marisa
#6 Comment By Sandra Frain On July 12, 2026 @ 8:54 pm
Dear Nance ,
Oh how grateful I am to have met your match when I had the privilege to stay with you both in your new to you pad in Victoria so long ago .
I wish you all that you need in this transition time for yourself .
Love Sandra Frain
#7 Comment By Adele Anne Vernon On July 16, 2026 @ 10:12 pm
He was well loved and respected and I’m glad I had a chance to know him over the years. Take care of yourself now, Nance, love, Adele.