WHITE, RODERICK MacRAE, P. Eng. - With profound sadness the family of Roderick (Rod) MacRae White, P. Eng. announces his unexpected passing in Fredericton on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the age of 68. Rod will be deeply missed by his cherished wife of 45 years, Catherine, by his son, Shawn White (Lori) of Fredericton, his daughters, Tara White (Danny St. Hilaire) of Summerland, BC and Natasha White (Claudio Onorati) of Ile. Bizard, QC. He was the adored Grampy of Olivia, Sydney, Luca, Ethan, Kale and Meg. He will be forever missed by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth King, his cousins Donald Jamer (Mary), Joy Jamer, Dara Brown (Alain) and several nieces and nephews. Rod was predeceased by his parents, Roderick G. and Katherine (Kay) S. White and his sister, Anne Smale (William). Rod was born in 1944 in Saint John, NB and was a graduate of the University of New Brunswick with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, 1967. He retired as Vice President of Nuclear in 2005 after 38 years at NB Power. During his career he worked in Saint John, Bathurst and Fredericton. Rod was a Life Member of APENB. He received a Canadian Nuclear Society Outstanding Achievement Award in 2005. Rod loved woodworking. During his high school years he built two boats (runabouts) and numerous pieces of furniture. He assembled Heathkit electronic kits for television and stereos. Throughout his life he overhauled vehicle engines. Rod had a passion for boating, swimming, waterskiing and spending time with his family whom he loved so dearly. He was a long-time member of the Fredericton Curling Club. Rod loved driving his Jeep and his lawn tractor. He was always keen to lend a helping hand wherever and whenever it was needed. Rod cherished his friendships, especially with those with whom he worked at NB Power. Rod’s faith in God was also a very important part of his life’s journey and influenced much of what he did.
Visitation will take place at McAdam’s Funeral Home on Friday, October 5 from 12 pm to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 224 York Street,Fredericton at 2 pm, Saturday, October 6. Donations in Rod’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s United Church Restoration and Building Fund, to St. Paul’s Church Choir or to a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcadamsfh.com