of Wollongong
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with MND on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026. Beloved husband of Norma. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Cheryl & Wayne Ashmore. Cherished uncle of Kate & Chad, Sarah & Shaun and great uncle of Ben, Alex, and Isabel. Rodney will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 67 years
Forever in our Hearts
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Rodney’s Funeral Service, to be held at H Parsons Funeral Home, 34 Belmore Street, Wollongong on Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 2.30pm.
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2:30 pm, Fri 3 July 2026Venue
H Parsons Funeral Home, 34 Belmore St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500, AUView on Google Maps
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100% Australian, H.Parsons has been serving the NSW South Coast since 1893.(02) 4228 9622
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34 Belmore St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500
http://www.hparsons.com.au
May my dear friend and former boss, Rodney, rest in peace!
My sincerest condolences to Rodney’s wife Norma and to Rodney’s family!
Rodney was a wonderful human being and a great boss!
Rod was a valued work colleague and a lovely man.
Thinking of all those who loved him at this incredibly sad time and wishing him safe travels on his next journey.
Vale Rodney and my sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Rodney for several years at Virgin and remember him as a perpetually positive person with a love of a good yarn and and a thirst for travel. May you continue to travel the world Rodney…
My beautiful Uncle, full of love and wisdom. You have left a hole deep in my heart. You fought so hard, and I am so incredibly proud of you. You will always be loved and never forgotten. Whilst you continue to travel the world… I know you will always be with me.
Love you so very much, FN Sarah x
Dearest Rodney, you were more than an Uncle. You were a second father, a friend and a wise mentor all in one. How I will miss our long deep discussions and the many laughs we had along the way being silly together. The world goes on turning but it’s never going to be quite the same. The love, joy and fun you brought to all of our lives was immeasurable. I will always cherish the final days we had with you. Quiet moments of just being in your company. Your brave fight with this terrible illness and gift of life through organ donation was .nothing short of inspirational. Fly high. Love you lots. Xx
Our sincere gratitude for Rodney being part of our lives; his generosity and friendship will be always in our hearts. An unselfish life well lived and loved by all who knew him . He was always strongly devoted to family , we extend our deepest sympathy to Norma , Cheryl , Wayne, Kate and Chad , Ben , Alex and Issy, Sarah and Sean ,