Obituary for Rolph Harold Cameron
Rolph Harold Cameron, Feb. 18, 1927 – Dec. 3, 2022
Peacefully, with his family at his side, on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in his 96th year. Rolph was the loving husband to Marjorie for 63 years until her death in 2011. He was much loved father to Janet (Bruce Muysson), Alan (Andrea), Neil and “almost” daughter Linda (Paul) Marlin. Predeceased by eldest daughter Heather (Robert Contois) and infant daughter Sharon. Cherished “Poppa” to Deanne (Andrew), Alison (Sebastien), Bob Jr. and J.D. (Natasha). “Poppa Bear” (Great Grandfather) to Joshua, Jackson and Grace Nesrallah and Alistair Normandin.
Rolph is predeceased by his sister Arloine, brother Philip, brother-in-laws Donald Thompson and Douglas McLeod and sister-in-law Vivian Thompson.
Rolph grew up loving life on Grand View Farm near Alton, Ontario. He became a skilled Tool & Die Maker by trade and proud of being a part of the making of the renowned Avro Arrow. A man of numerous talents, he could design, build, repair, or repurpose almost anything. The saying “If Poppa can’t fix it, no one can” was coined after Rolph. He was generous and patient with mentoring on every project.
Rolph’s passion in life was his family, his home and garden and his close friends and neighbours. He loved clearing the table on his beloved antique Brunswick, pitching horseshoes, playing Euchre and Dominoes (showing no mercy) and hosting family dinners and parties. He had a wicked sense of humour and enjoyed a good joke.
From the sidelines, he could be found at numerous arenas cheering sons’ and grandson’s hockey games and granddaughters’ skating carnivals, videotaping granddaughter’s dance recitals, horseback riding and days around the pool or the lake.
Rolph was one of the truly “good” men. He was kind, intelligent, loving, generous, honest, fun and handsome to boot. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered.
The family would like to thank the professional and caring staff on the third floor Melancthon wing of Dufferin Oaks which was Rolph's home for the last year and half.
Visitation will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Followed by reception, then a grave side service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery 14 Cemetery Rd Orangeville, on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 2:30 pm. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Headwaters Health Care Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Rolph in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Peacefully, with his family at his side, on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in his 96th year. Rolph was the loving husband to Marjorie for 63 years until her death in 2011. He was much loved father to Janet (Bruce Muysson), Alan (Andrea), Neil and “almost” daughter Linda (Paul) Marlin. Predeceased by eldest daughter Heather (Robert Contois) and infant daughter Sharon. Cherished “Poppa” to Deanne (Andrew), Alison (Sebastien), Bob Jr. and J.D. (Natasha). “Poppa Bear” (Great Grandfather) to Joshua, Jackson and Grace Nesrallah and Alistair Normandin.
Rolph is predeceased by his sister Arloine, brother Philip, brother-in-laws Donald Thompson and Douglas McLeod and sister-in-law Vivian Thompson.
Rolph grew up loving life on Grand View Farm near Alton, Ontario. He became a skilled Tool & Die Maker by trade and proud of being a part of the making of the renowned Avro Arrow. A man of numerous talents, he could design, build, repair, or repurpose almost anything. The saying “If Poppa can’t fix it, no one can” was coined after Rolph. He was generous and patient with mentoring on every project.
Rolph’s passion in life was his family, his home and garden and his close friends and neighbours. He loved clearing the table on his beloved antique Brunswick, pitching horseshoes, playing Euchre and Dominoes (showing no mercy) and hosting family dinners and parties. He had a wicked sense of humour and enjoyed a good joke.
From the sidelines, he could be found at numerous arenas cheering sons’ and grandson’s hockey games and granddaughters’ skating carnivals, videotaping granddaughter’s dance recitals, horseback riding and days around the pool or the lake.
Rolph was one of the truly “good” men. He was kind, intelligent, loving, generous, honest, fun and handsome to boot. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered.
The family would like to thank the professional and caring staff on the third floor Melancthon wing of Dufferin Oaks which was Rolph's home for the last year and half.
Visitation will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Followed by reception, then a grave side service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery 14 Cemetery Rd Orangeville, on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 2:30 pm. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Headwaters Health Care Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Rolph in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com