(July 12, 1966 – September 10, 2013)
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends, Rod Noseworthy, age 47 years. Predeceased by his grandparents: Fred and Alice Hussey, and Greg and Gertrude Walsh; as well as his Uncle Jim Fleet. Left to mourn Rod's passing yet celebrate his life are his pride and joy, sons: Brandon and Nicholas (mother Sherry); his loving partner and his rock Jenny Bowering-Samuelson; step-daughter Jessie Bowering; parents: Bill Noseworthy Sr. (Peggy Lewis), Judy Noseworthy (Ralph Howell); sister Debbie; brothers: Bill (Margo) and Randy (Nini); Uncle Melvin Hussey (Nina); Aunt Shirley Fleet; nieces: Lily Noseworthy, Willow Myers, and Keira Samuelson; nephews: Ryan Noseworthy, Nathan Abbott, and Carter Samuelson; cousins: Paula, Glenn and Derek Hussey, Jimmy and Jeff Fleet. Also leaving to cherish a lifetime of memories are his best friends: Keith and Karen Rees; Gus, Tony, Karen, Stephanie, and Carissa, and their families, and all other members of the Samuelson family; as well as a very large circle of extended family and friends - too numerous to mention. Rod will also be missed by his softball, hockey and dart buddies who were a constant source of support and friendship. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m., and Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held from the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue, on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with cremation to follow. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted, or donations may be made in Rod’s memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic or a charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.