It’s with heavy hearts that on April 4, 2026 we said farewell to Roderick "Rod" Arthur Flavin, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Rod was 84 years old. He was born in Guysborough, N.S. on May 24, 1941 to the late Nicholas and Mabel (Hudson) Flavin. 

Rod is survived by his sons, David (Lana) and Roddie; his sister, Irene MacDonald of Barrie ON, and brothers-in-law, Bob MacLean of New Glasgow and Aubrey Duprey of Scotsburn; granddaughters, Emily and Isabelle; step-grandson, Vitalii; great-grandchildren, Ivan and Dasha; as well as numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of his family. 

Dad loved to hunt and fish and, of course, he loved to cook as all the family knows. In his younger years, he loved cars as well, so, the picture of him in a 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod is fitting.

He was predeceased by his loving wife and partner of over 60 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (MacLean) Flavin; his brothers, Gerald, Charlie, Francis, Lorne; and sisters, Mary, Millie, Maria and Jean; brothers-in-law, Joe, Jack, Ducky, Harvey, Sonny, Leo, Donald, Gerald, Ken; and sisters-in-law, Isabelle, Marion, Kaye, Beverly and Lottie. 

No visitation by request. Funeral Mass will be held 11am Saturday, April 18, at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 390 High Street, New Glasgow, with Father Godwin Kalu officiating.  

Donations may be made in Rod’s name to the CNIB or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.