RHODENIZER, Earle William – Age 81, of Pleasantville, NS. Passed away on April 1,2026 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born on March 31, 1945, in Bridgewater to late Raymond and Muriel (Baker) Rhodenizer. Earle is survived by the love of his life of over 58 years Judy (Herman).
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Corey (Carman), Shelly (Curtis Wamback), Jody (Jayme Lenihan); grandchildren, Sydney Rhodenizer, Leah Rhodenizer, Mackenzie Rhodenizer (Justin Butler), Noah Wamback and Logan Wamback; twin great-grandsons River and Levi Butler; his siblings, Sandra Frazell, Charles, Cheryl (Leroy) Larkin, and Cindy (David) Naugler; in-laws, Margorie Keizer, Reg (Linda) Herman, Sharon (Stanley) Slauenwhite and Vida Herman with many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by sister, Liz Webber; in-laws Doug Webber, Ernst Frazell, and Elsie Rhodenizer; father and mother in-law, John & Clara (Richards) Herman; in-laws Charles Herman, Fred Herman, Elizabeth Selig, and Doug Selig.
Earle spent 58 years as an antique dealer. It was more then just a job, it was a passion, always with Judy by his side. Having many meaningful conversations, he could connect with people and made lifelong friends along the way; not only in Nova Scotia but across Canada and the US. Although Earle was a man of few words, he had fantastic memory of what, where, when and from whom he bought antiques. Earle will be remembered for his sly smirk, quick wit, dry sense of humour
and the way he loved to tease.
Grampy was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and his great-grandsons, to which they enriched his life with love and laughter. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude and special Thank-You’s to the 911 operator that gave Judy the strength and encouragement until the paramedics arrived, SSRH, doctors, nurses, and all staff.
Following his wishes, there will be no service, but well-wishers are encouraged to write a note of condolence or a favourite memory, and send it to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater, where online condolences may be left at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com
