Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home at the age of 61 on Tuesday February the 24th. He will be deeply missed by his wife of almost 37 years Susan Aitken and their children Travis (Nikki) and Neil.
Also mourning their loss are his mother Gladys Aitken, his brother Vic (Mary Ellen), sister Trina Moore (John), as well as in-laws John and Greta Lilleoks, sister-in-law Marion Lilleoks. Predeceased by his father Mac
Aitken and brother-in-law Allan Lilleoks. Rod spent his working career as part owner of Fergus Decorating Centre. Visitation will be held at The Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus, on Friday March 6th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday March 7th at 11am followed by the interment of cremated remains at the Belsyde Cemetery in Fergus. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to The Groves Memorial Hospital or to The Canadian Cancer Society. (519)843-3100 www.grahamgiddyfh.com