It is with profound sadness that we announce that Roderick Alan McInnis, of Trenton, NS, passed away on January 25, 2023, with family by his side. 

Roderick was born on January 19, 1961, at the Aberdeen Hospital, the eldest son of Colin and Norma (Wilson) McInnis. Raised in Trenton, he married the love of his life, Wendy (Cooke), on June 28, 1998. 

Roddy began his career at Trenton Works and obtained his Red Seal as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright. The second part of his career was spent at Nova Scotia Power, where he loved having the opportunity to work with his son, Sean, for the past 10 years. Roddy was proud to share this experience with Sean, especially since it mirrored the earliest days of his employment, when he worked alongside his father, Collie. 

In his early childhood years, Roddy lived with his family in Toronto. This is where he established his lifelong devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his passion for playing hockey. An avid athlete, Roddy played (and excelled at) all kinds of sports. He enjoyed spending a day on the greens playing golf, and never missed the 19th hole. He played in curling tournaments and spent lively evenings at The Bomber’s Club throwing darts. He was a celebrated baseball pitcher, who loved recounting stories from when his team won the provincial and Atlantic championships. 

And Roddy passed on his knowledge, too, and spoke fondly of his time coaching hockey with best friend, Sonny Fraser. When son, Sean, and stepson, Edison, played sports growing up, Roddy was always supportive, encouraging them to play their best and cheering for them every game. 

Truly, Roddy’s great joy came from having a good time with family and friends. He had a great sense of humour and created many happy memories at the cottage in Country Harbour. The McInnis’ are a musical family, and Roddy loved singing along with a beverage in his hand and a smile on his face. In recent years, Roddy and Wendy spent their summers in beautiful Port Hood, Cape Breton, where they welcomed family and friends and enjoyed relaxing on the beach and chatting on the deck. Everyone loved to visit Roddy and he made friends where he went, including winter getaways to Cuba and a fantastic trip he and Wendy took to Italy this past fall. 

Roddy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He was a great storyteller, a lover of gadgets, a loyal friend, and a proud Trentonian. 

Left to miss and mourn his loss are wife of 25 years, Wendy; son, Sean, stepson, Edison; brother, John (Denise), sisters: Dorothy (Diane), Colleen (Dave); mother-in-law, Beatrice; brothers-in-law: Mike, Marty, sisters-in-law: Lynn, Karen (Bernard), Leanne (Chris); nephews: Colin (Robyn) Andrew, Mitchell, Charlie, nieces: Erin (Danny), Kelsey (Greg); many aunts, uncles, and cousins across the McInnis family tree. Roddy was predeceased by his parents, Norma and Collie McInnis. 

There will be a visitation on Sunday, January 29th, from 4-7pm, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 73 High Street, Trenton. A funeral service will be held under the direction of Rev. Rosemary Godin on Monday, January 30th, at 11 am, at the First United Church, in Trenton.  

Donations in memory of Roddy McInnis may be made to Trenton Minor Sports. 

"Grief, I've learned, is really just love. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go."

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