Rod moved on to the next great adventure surrounded with the love and compassion of family and friends. His long suffering from a rare and brutal cancer ended peacefully in Victoria Hospice. Left to carry on the memory of this incredibly strong and determined man are his wife, Jane Chadwick, and three amazingly strong and devoted children Kaisen, Rowan and Eleri; his parents Bob and Elaine Olafson; his sister Kirsten Sheffield, brother-in-law Scott and nephews Jordan and Liam. Rod was a valued member of the Victoria tech industry. His knowledge, patience, development, and managerial skills will be greatly missed in this sector.
A special thank you to Dr. David Attwell (and family) who has been a compassionate physician and loyal friend while guiding Rod and his family. A special thank you also to Rod’s Auntie Betty (Kendall) for her love and support.
Rod and his family have been surrounded and held by the love of an amazing local and cyber community. Rod would want them to know how much he valued this and how glad he was that his children witnessed how a community of friends, family and neighbours gathered together and cared for them.
A private cremation will be held.
A Really Big Party To Celebrate Rod (his request) will be announced and held in the new year, and Jane is open to assistance in planning this event.
Contributions suggested to the family for the children’s RESP’s.
“How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We’re just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have we found?
The same old fears.
Wish you were here.”
– Pink Floyd
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
27 Responses
Dear Bob and Elaine: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at the loss of your son.
I met Rod about 33years ago through friends. I remember his smile and how he made me laugh. He had such a warmth,one of the most positive people I have ever met. We reconnected through Facebook and again he was still positive and we talked our families and how quickly time passed. He so loved his family and was so proud. To all of you -his parents sister-Jane and his beautiful children…”always in your heart-he will live, and you will know he is close.walking and watching with the angels through the windows of heaven.
Patricia Barbon
Our deepest condolences and care go out to Rod’s family. He was truly a spirit of open hope for the human race and those around him. A very, very rare man. We were so blessed to have known him.
Tom Benson and Katherine Walker
Thinking of you all daily and feeling a sadness that we are so far away. Losing one of life’s amazing people….best husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague and friend gives a sadness that is the price for the immense love that Rod shared with you during his too short lifetime. May you have strength to get through these very difficult times and find solace in family and friends.
I will always remember you Rod for your warmth and the way you always were genuinely pleased to see me….. your hugs are legendary and your smile will live on for evermore in my heart….
Tonight when I look up, I won’t think of them as stars,
I will think of them as the porch lights welcoming you safely home…… God speed….
Dear Jane,
I was so sorry to hear about Rod’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Rose and Ken Stewart
My heartfelt condolences. Rod was an amazing man. I am truly blessed to have known him.
With deepest sympathy, Mike and Sherri
Jane can be reached at this email address-
Jchadwick@shaw.ca
Although Rod has moved to his next adventure, he is being lived on through his three wonderful children. I am thankful to have known him. He always gave me a hard time when we first met through Leonard because I was the “young one”. He was always so happy and full of life, with a great love of the cyber world. He will be deeply missed. Jane, he is never far away and will be watching you and the children every moment of every day. Sending you so much love and support through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Rod, thank you for being you and loving your friends and family the way you did.
My heartfelt condolences for your family. I enjoyed working with Rod for several years at Streetlight, he was an incredible and hard working software expert, but more than that he was an excellent person, warm, engaged, always quick to smile and laugh. He often spoke of his family, and was always proud to share stories of his children. My prayers are with you all.
Larry Kubek