Edward Rhodes
31 January, 1938 – 5 September, 2024
After a career as a researcher, teacher and administrator in the field of Chemical Engineering, Ted retired to Vancouver Island with his beloved wife, Rae. He had worked across the country in various capacities: as professor and Department Chair at the University of Waterloo, Dean at the University of Calgary, Vice President of Dalhousie University, Vice President of Technology at Polysar Ltd. and President of the Technical University of Nova Scotia.
Yet Ted’s real passion was music, especially opera. Not content with watching and listening, he sang in the Calgary Opera Chorus, founded the Kitchener-Waterloo Opera Guild, co-founded Opera Nova Scotia and was on the Boards of the Calgary Opera and Symphony Nova Scotia amongst many others.
A restful life in Duncan should have followed. Ted created a garden, played golf, had daily coffees with friends, but he also chaired the Cowichan Symphony Society and sang tenor with the Cowichan Consort Choir. He loved to sing.
He was a creative and imaginative man, ready to work hard to turn ideas into reality. He was kind, humble, gentle and greatly loved by his family, friends and relatives worldwide. He died on September 5 at home, surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his wife Rae, his daughter Nina (Simon), his son John (Elena) and grandchildren Daniel and Anna. We can’t say how much we will miss him.
Community Support, Moving Ahead, by giving back
Now you can support the Symphony with your gas purchases.
Peninsula Co-op Members can enter 139252 next time you fill-up.
Your purchase will count towards an annual rebate in support of the Cowichan Symphony Society,
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Cowichan Symphony Society, the Bringer of Music to the Cowichan Valley and region for over 65 years.
Thank you for your support.