Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim
Thursday November 9, 2023
11:00 a.m.
Leora May (Ward) Rodwell passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 at the age of 102 years. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence in 2017 following a marriage of almost 74 years. She was also predeceased by her infant daughter Marilyn Jean.
Leora is survived by her sisters Blanche Burke (late Frank) and Shirley Green (late Jim) and her sister-in-law Elsey (Rodwell) Martin (late Albert). She was predeceased by her siblings Jean & Byron Tole, John & Doris Ward, Sidney & Jackie Ward, Earl & Loretta (Foulis) Ward and Raeburn Ward, as well as her sister-in-law Jean (Rodwell) & Ken Little.
Always a Blenheim girl, Leora worked at various retail shops but was primarily a homemaker who took pride in the home that she and Clarence created. She was a kind and caring lady who was loved by everyone.
In keeping with Leora’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place on Thursday November 9, 2023 at 11:00 in Evergreen Cemetery in Blenheim. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
