RODNEY CAMPBELL

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I can remember Uncle Rod coming over and giving us advice on how to control our dog’s dog aggression. He would not leave until we understood exactly what to do. I still cannot believe how he had so much patience with us and with our dog, Sandy. And, thanks to Uncle Rod, Sandy’s easier to take for walks now. Uncle Rod meant a lot to Keith and I. We will miss him very much. He was one of a kind. - Posted by: Crystal and Keith Hill (Niece and Nephew-in-Law) on: Oct 21, 2012

• My thoughts are with you Kim and your family as you deal with your loss. - Posted by: Jean Anne Hallas (Friend) on: Oct 17, 2012

• Saturday I heard a great Man had passed away. (Mr. Campbell) Rod you made a huge impact in my life. Thank you for believing in me you are one of the reasons I am where I am today. You never judged me and made me believe that if I worked hard enough that I could accomplish anything. You always had a joke and a huge smile on your face. You knew everyone's name and went out of your way to make sure everyone was good. You volunteered countless hours with your students at early morning track practices, weekend track meets, and Rugby. You would often buy students lunch or supper when he knew their parents sent them to an all day event without money or food. You taught me that you should never judge a person too quickly cause everyone has a story if you only take the time to listen. Sometimes people just need one person to believe in them. Rod you made a positive difference in countless north end kids lives, for this I am extremely grateful. You fought battles for kids no one else would have, and made people listen. Not because you had to but because you truly cared. You carried the burdens of many on your big strong shoulders, lifted many people up. R.I.P. Coach Campbell P.S. Every time I hear the Macarena I will think of you. - Posted by: Marni McCluskey(Dahlman (past student of St. John's School and track team) on: Oct 16, 2012

• Rod has been a one of my best friends since we first met at a track meet in the early 70's. A big man with a heart to match, I have seen Rod, on many occasions, take a group of his special students to the Dairy Queen and treat them to burgers and drinks. No teacher has been more dedicated to his students than Rod .. from having them to his and Kim's home to saving the life of one student. Rod could see humour in any situation. I will miss his sharp wit and keen insight into human nature ... and his out and out belly laughs about the simplest thing, in which Rod could find real humour. Lloyd Timlick - Posted by: Lloyd Timlick (friend) on: Oct 16, 2012

• Mr. Campbell, there are so many things I can say about you that probably has already been said. You were a great teacher, track coach and friend. Your smile always had the ability to light up a room. You were passionate about your students and their lives and wanting nothing but the best for them. You will be truly missed and always remembered. Finally rest in peace Mr. Campbell - Posted by: Courtney Johnstone (St. Johns Student) on: Oct 16, 2012

• Kim, Gary, Linda, Brad, Debbie, Lara and families. My most sincere condolences in the loss of Rod, husband, son, brother and uncle. My thoughts and prayers go with you all. May you find comfort in the thought that he is no longer suffering. - Posted by: Mariette Messner-Fortier (Family friend) on: Oct 15, 2012

• I knew Rod when he taught some of my children at Faraday and St. John's. He was a wonderful person who cared for his students. My kids thought he was the best. The first time they saw him they were a bit scared of his size. He was a tall man and my kids were just short. He could get the kids to settle down with kind words and gentle movements. I thank you for being so kind to my family. You will be missed by many. - Posted by: Patricia Lippai and family () on: Oct 15, 2012

• Mr. Campbell was such an amazing person, teacher, coach .... he was always there when you needed to talk to somebody, a shoulder to cry on, to share a laugh with. No matter the situation he was never to busy to listen. He was such a great role model and I agree he was a father figure to many. I remember in school throwing shot put and javalin, he was always so hard on me, but that was so that I can be the best that I can be in each sport that he coached me in. I remember graduation night, we had so much fun. The last time I saw Mr. Campbell was a couple years ago when I went to the school to say hello and to introduce him to my daughter, we sat there and talked for a couple of hours. He was a great person and will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Felicia Favell (Student) on: Oct 15, 2012

• Our condolences - Posted by: Robert & Iona Marko (cousin) on: Oct 15, 2012

• Mr. Campbell was an amazing, one of a kind person. He always knew how to make you laugh no matter what was going on in your life at the time. I ran into him not quite a year ago by chance and let him know that I was now a boxer and he said "I have to see this." He actually came to one of my fights shortly after that. It meant the world to me. In many ways I looked up to him as a father figure. I feel very fortunate that I ran into him that day and have that memory of him cheering me on. You will truly be missed Mr.Campbell. - Posted by: Krysten Desmond () on: Oct 15, 2012

• Thanks Rod for all the support you gave Richard through his years as your student both at Faraday and St. John's High School. You taught him to look past his physical limitations. You helped him believe in himself and to reach for the stars. - Posted by: metro family () on: Oct 15, 2012

• When I first came to Faraday in 1990, I was assigned Room 17. It had been Rod's room, and he had graciously moved to the other end of the hall to accomodate the influx of students and myself from Margaret Scott School, which had been recently condemned. I shall always remember him as a big tall man, with a very distinctive swagger, and a wicked sense of humour. I was pregnant at that time and had these really wild hiccups as a result. When we had staff meetings, we used to bet on what time we thought the meetings would end. One month Rod suggested we bet on how many times I would hiccup during the meeting, instead. It was agreed. Rod came up with an outrageous number, and everyone scoffed that it was far too high. As the meeting began, he strolled in with a Slurpee and a chocolate bar, and deposited it in front of me. Of course, with my cravings, I devoured the whole thing.......He won the bet! - Posted by: Anne Bennett (colleague at Farady School) on: Oct 15, 2012