Obituary of Craven Roderick Chadwick

Chadwick, Craven Roderick (Rod)

Rod passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital on Sunday, April 30, 2023 after a lengthy battle with COPD.

Rod was born on November 19, 1935, in Regina, SK, to the late John Craven Chadwick and Catherine McCormick. 

He was predeceased by his loving wife Ester Chadwick; and his sisters, Monica Thompson and Margaret Stephen.

Rod is survived by his nephews and nieces; Douglas Stephen, Lori Stephen-James, Therese Mitchell, Michelle Malcolm, Kathryn Stephen, and R. Brent Thompson; and Ester’s family, Primo and Gigi Go; and children David, Steven and Zoe Go; and many caring friends.

Rod lived in Regina all his life and went to Sacred Heart School, Campion College, and University of Regina where he graduated with a Social Work degree. He worked at the General Hospital in the Personnel Department, as a Regina Realtor and was a Security guard at SaskTel main office.

He was a kind and thoughtful person.  Even at age 87, he kept up to date with the latest news and loved discussing politics and religion.  Rod had shown interest in the accomplishments of his friends’ children and was fond of playing mah-jong.  He was a serious player and always achieved to finish a winner.

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Parish Church, 315 Douglas Avenue East, Regina, Saskatchewan with Father Carlos Jimenez officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Regina Food Bank at 445 Winnipeg St., Regina, Sk. S4R 8P2.