Rhoda Kathleen Eadie
Died: January 14, 2005 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
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EADIE: Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, South Street Campus, on Friday, January 14th, 2005 Rhoda Kathleen ( Hoppe) Eadie of London in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Charles D. Eadie. Dear mother of Kalyn of Ottawa and Kendra of London. Dear sister of Margaret Eadie and her husband Neil of London. Loving Aunt of Tanya Eadie of Seattle, Washington and Paul Eadie of London. Dear sister-in-law of Marj and Brian Deyell of Belmore, Don and Marian Eadie of R.R. 2, Wingham, Mary Eadie and her late husband Mac of R.R. 1, Wingham. Also loved by her several nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be conducted at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91Askin Street, London on Tuesday, January 18th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Thomas D. Hiscock officiating. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R6, Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3 or charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON (433-5184) in charge of arrangements.
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My sympathy goes to all Rhoda’s family and friends.
Rhoda was my teacher and my husband’s teacher 28 years ago at Cleardale, and now she was teaching my daughter this year. We miss her and will remember her fondly.
I had known Rhoda for a number of years as a staff member at Cleardale P.S. I am very sorry that she taken from her family at a very young age. She was always a supportive person, one you could talk to no matter what. Kayla and Kendra and Chuck as well as the other members of your family, we know you will miss Rhoda greatly. She was so looking forward to being able to retire and do other things with all of you. All the best to you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chuck and his family at this terrible time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your family, Chuck.
Diane & Brian
Our sympathy and condolences go to all of the Eadie family . She was a wonderful person and teacher and has taught my daughter so much about being herself. My son was lucky to have had her, even though it was for a brief time. She will always be remebered in our thoughts and prayers…
Then one day it is time to say goodbye, your arms may be empty but you are full of feelings, and sights tucked deep inside of you, and the memories of her will go on forever and ever.
Our heart felt condolences are extended to your family at this time. Rhoda was a dear friend and teaching partner. I have so many wonderful memories of our friendship.We wish we could somehow ease your pain Chuck, Kalyn and Kendra.love from Wendy, Lydia and Stephanie
Kendra, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Lori and Tom Ruston
We were shocked and so saddened to hear about Mrs. Eadie.
We knew her through Cleardale. Our children were at Cleardale from JK to Grade 8. Even though neither of them had the pleasure of having Mrs. Eadie as a teacher she knew who they were and they certainly knew her.
She commanded respect from her students and as a parent I would smile when I heard her voice in the hallway. She was one of the teachers that made Cleardale the great school it is.
I would run into her around town over the years and she would always ask about our children and how they were doing.
We can’t imagine your loss but hope it brings you comfort to know that she was loved and respected by many. What a tribute to her to know that people that barely knew her are feeling a void, that someone so special has been taken far too early. She was a GREAT LADY!
Our prayers are with you,
Dennis and Debbie Chisholm and our children Shelby and Dennis, Jr.
Chuck,Kalyn,Kendra,Margaret& Neil –
Our deepest condolences to you all. We can still hardly believe that we have lost another member of our Eadie clan.We always enjoyed having a visit with Rhoda at the Belmore reunions – hearing her views on education, and enjoying her colourful personality.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
Doug & Anne
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. I went to South with Rhoda and we graduated the same year. I was also a primary teacher with the London Board so I would bump into her at meetings. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives. I do know how you feel because I lost my husband 9 years ago after a 7 year battle with cancer. But Rhoda was taken from you so suddenly that it took your breath away. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Susan Neely
Our family was shocked to hear of Mrs. Eadie’s passing on Friday. Jackie & Vickie attended Cleardale School from JK to grade 8 and both had Mrs. Eadie as a teacher – 3 years in total. Mrs. Eadie was their favourite teacher (as well as ours). Our family kept in touch with Mrs. Eadie even after the girls headed to South Secondary and on to college. Our hearts go out to Mrs. Eadie’s family and if there is ANYTHING that we can do, please let us know. We will miss Mrs. Eadie greatly, but will have the greatest memories of her. Take care.
Sincerely,
The Haycock Family.
Our sympathy in your tragic loss.Our thoughts& prayers are with you at this time. Joan,Ken,Janice& Stuart Eadie Holyrood,Ont.
We will sadly miss you. Our sincere condolences to the family.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I am a grade 7 student at Cleardale Public School. I was taught by her in grade 1 and 2 It was very upsetting to hear about her passing I just wanted to show that all the kids at Cleardale really aprecciated her and loved her very much. We would just like to send our condolences.
Wow what I can say the world as lost a create person and heaven as gained another wonderful angel. To the Eadie family there are no words that can express what you must be feeling at this time, Rhoda was everything that a teacher should be. She taught all three of my children at Cleardale ( Tyson, Shaun and Rachael) another Clinton she would always say and oh how she enjoyed teaching each and every child. She always had time for you no matter where she met you and she always remembered your kids. Kendra I would like you to know that Shaun is there for you. I know he is trying to get home and to get in touch with you.When you are ready he will be there. If I can do anything for you or your family I will be there. May God Bless you and your family in this time of your loss. The Clinton Family
My sincere condolences to Rhoda’s family. She made such a difference in the lives of countless children and their families over the course of her successful career in teaching. My thoughts and prayers are with her family in this difficult time.
Don Naylor
Dear Chuck, Kaylin and Kendra,
You have my deepest sympathies for your great loss. I met Rhoda as a beginning teacher in grade 1 at Cleardale. She was so good to me by sharing her expertise, humour, and warmth at a time when teaching was new to me. I was deeply saddened on Friday when I read about her death on the Thams Valley website. She was a wonderful human being and I am sure that you have many cherished memories. I have just a few, but will always remember her as the loving person that she was.
My deepest sympathies to the Eadie family. Mrs. Eadie was a special lady and I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. She will be sadly missed. She always went out of her way to encourage the students at Cleardale even if they weren’t in her class.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Rhoda.
Gary Jazey
Retired Superintendent of Education
Cleardale P.S.
Dear Chuck and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to the Eadie family. I hope they can find some comfort reading all the condolences and seeing how many people were touched by Rhoda….her teaching, mentoring, and don’t forget that incredible sense of humour. She will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to the Eadie family.
Not only did Mrs. Eadie teach my youngest brother 28 years ago but also we had the honor of her teaching both of our daughters Julie and Melissa. Melissa was lucky to have her for both grade one and grade two. It didn
Dear Eadie family
I am very sorry for you loss. She will be sadly missed, and will live in the hearts of all those that she touched. I was a student of hers during 81-82 and remember her fondly.
My deepest sympathies
Paula Bustard
My deepest condolences goes out to the Eadie Family. Mrs. Eadie was my grade 1 teacher back in 1986, she was an amazing teacher and person. Her love for her job, her students and her family was like nothing I’ve ever seen. I’ve ran in to her many times since I graduated Cleardale in 1993 and she always remembered me. She remebered everyone student or parent. She had the biggest heart and I feel honoured to have had her as a teacher and to have known her. She truly was a remarkable teacher and women. She will be remembered in our hearts forever.
With Warmest Regards
Kathleen McWhinney
Mrs Eadie was a fabulous teacher and a great person. My daughter Carley had her for grades one and two and then my son Nicholas had her for grades one and two as well. She always gave great advice and would always spend time to talk to us at any time and and lots of times it was way after school hours. She always had an open door to talk to parents and her time was greatly appreciated. She will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with you at your time of loss. The Sullivans
I just want to pass on to your family that I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Eadie was my Grade 1 teacher at Cleardale 23 years ago. She taught both of my brothers and is fondly remembered by the three of us. When my brothers and I talk about our elementary school days we all have such happy memories of the primary teachers at Cleardale, which included your mom.
I’ll never forget the kind words and love she gave to each of us. When my grandfather passed away, when I was in grade one, I can remember her sitting me on her lap and makig me feel so important and let me know it was okay to cry.
I can remember being in the older grades and Mrs. Eadie would let me help at recess. I would always work really hard for her because if we got our jobs done before the end of recess we could play with her felt board! I am now teaching JK and everytime I pull out my quite pathetic felt board I think of all the neat activities we did with Mrs. Eadie in Grade One.
I lost my dad this time last year and I know that not many words really help at a time like this. But, I do want you to know that Mrs. Eadie was an amazing woman and a wonderful teacher and touched so many lives, including my own.
Take care.
I worked as an Educational Assistant at Cleardale a few years back. Mrs. Eadie was a wonderful person!! No matter how your day was going she could always get a chuckel out of you. I will remember our talks at the photo copier and she will always remain with me as I continue my goal of becoming a teacher. With fondest memories of Mrs. Eadie….my heart and prayers are with you and your at this time.
Sarah Keays
I was so fortunate to teach across the hall from Rhoda for many years. Wendy Clewely, Rhoda and I all had our children during these years, and we shared so many humorous stories about being pregnant, raising kids, planning lessons, and keeping sane. We couldn’t wait to get to school to tell each other when our kids did something brilliant or perhaps not so brilliant! Then my kids actually got to have Mrs. Eadie for their grade one teacher and I got to see a whole new side of her!!! Even until high school my son Patrick took Rhoda his licorice after Halloween because he knew she loved it. I know you will miss your mom so much Kalyn and Kendra but I hope it helps to know that so many people loved and admired her as a friend and a teacher.
I was lucky enough to have taught across the hall from Rhoda last year. It was my first year of teaching and I was new to the school. Rhoda was always there with a helping words both professionally and personally. She was the type of teacher I hope to someday be. She is also the type of person we should all try to be. Her devotion to her family and her love of life was always obvious. I send my sympathy, regrets and prayers .
Jocelyn Rogers
Charles,Kendra & Kaylyn
We were so saddened to find out about Rhoda. Krystle was a student at Cleardale from Pre K till grade eight. Rhoda was a big part of her school years. Rhoda was her teacher in grades 1 & 2 not to mention Krystle’s favorite teacher. I have thought of Rhoda a lot lately because Krystle graduated from Cleardale but my nephew is starting there at the end of Jan. and all I have thought about this past month is I was going to see Rhoda again. Girls my heart goes out to you as I lost my mother in Aug. this past year also cremated at Millard George. Peace be with Rhoda and God Bless you all.
My sympathy goes to all who will miss Rhoda, especially her daughters, who she always spoke of with such pride, and her other family members who she so clearly loved. Those of us who knew her as a friend and teacher will always remember her smile, her great sense of humour and her wonderful ability to cut through any nonsense. All Cleardale kids will carry the memory of her in their hearts and minds, as she taught us so many lessons inside and outside the classroom. Cleardale will never be the same without her.
Dear Chuck, Kendra & Kayln: My deepest sympathy to all of you. Rhoda was the teacher for all 3 of my daughters, Becky for grade 1 and both Nikki & Alisha had her for both grade 1 & 2. What a testament it is to her that even years after kids graduated from Cleardale they still returned to visit Mrs. Eadie. She always had time for parents, students and former students. Becky has two children of her own now and would bring them by to see Rhoda. Both Nikki and Alisha would stop into the school when they were going by to visit. I know of former students from out of town who would come in to town for various reasons and always had to make a stop at Cleardale–to see Rhoda. She was so down to earth, and loved all her ‘children’. But each time we met she also brought up her own two girls and we could compare notes. I know part of this was because Alisha and Kendra were the same age and knew each other but I think she also wanted to share the part of her life that she was most proud of with the people that shared their lives with her constantly. We all loved Rhoda and will miss her deeply.
Dear Chuck and family,
We were very saddened to hear of your loss. I can easily picture Rhoda’s large, kind smile at many family reunions. Remember that she will still be helping you out and guiding in your daily activities, just in a different way.
God bless and we will think of you in our prayers,
Allan, Chantal and Mark Eadie.
I was fortunate enough to have been a student of Rhoda’s 23 years ago at Cleardale. I still remember how well she handled, with a smile, our outbreak of chicken pox which saw almost the entire grade one class sent home.
I will definately miss our bi-weekly chats at Loblaws. I smile when I think of her.
My condolences to the family.