Rodney Hastings Lord

After a courageous battle, Rodney Lord died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Born in 1942 in Nagpur, India, Rodney brought his young family to Canada in 1972. A devout Christian, Rodney was active in his evangelistic work within the Seventh-day Adventist community, and touched the lives of many people with his faith, generosity and compassion. He is a graduate of the Spicer Adventist College in Pune, India, and thrived during his years spent studying at Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Michigan. He spent 25 years working for the Toronto Transit Commission.

He is survived by his wife, Stella, and children Romina, Victoria, Ron (Riley) and Justin. His grandchildren—John, Graeme, Caleb, Maggie, Cooper and Carter—were his pride and joy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Breast Cancer Society.

A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held on Sunday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 535 Finch Avenue West, Toronto. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RS Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, Toronto.