Rod Porritt
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we had to say goodbye to Rod Porritt, who passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on February 13, 2016. Rod is survived by his wife of 62 years Nancy, his son Keith (Janice), daughter Karen (Gerry), three grandchildren Richard (Amber), Jennifer and Jason and one great grandson Lucas.
At Rod’s request, there will be no funeral; however a celebration of life will take place at Festival Place in the Sherwood Park Room located at 100 Festival Place in Sherwood Park on Saturday February 27, 2016 between 1:00 and 3:00 PM.
Cremation has taken place.
Condolences to the whole Porritt family from Donna and Wayne, neighbors of Rod and Nancy for over forty years. A true gentleman, he will be missed by the entire Cissell clan.
When I met Rod so many years ago, he was a ray of sunshine. He joked, enjoyed, and was one of the most positive people I’d ever known. I remember how well he and my beloved Arnold enjoyed each other’s company. I was so glad that I had a chance to visit with him and Nancy during Keith’s birthday party last year. Now he’s with Arnold and I hope the two of them are still laughing and joking with one another.
My love and condolences for all of you during this sad time of lose.
Nancy Brook
Rod and I had a common interest in big cars. He loved his 1981 Pontiac Parisienne and told me of how that car never let him down and was great to drive. I will always remember him for his kind, gentle nature. He was a true gentlemen that I am grateful to have met.
My condolences to you Nancy, Kieth, Karen and the rest of his family during this sad time.
Dan Valois and family
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of my uncle Rod – your husband, father, grandfather and even great grandfather. Although our families have not been close over the years, I nonetheless wish you only
peace and the kindest of thoughts especially now over this loss. My mother,aged 93, has gone to live I Manitoba and Jim is retired and living in Princeton. I continue to live here in Pennsylvania and am now retired. I would be happy to hear from you Nancy, Keith and Karen. Irene Harvey
Thank you and good to hear from you….it most certainly has been a long time. Would definitely like to get in touch with you and get caught up.