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MOORE, Rodney John

Born Tuesday March 02, 1954. Passed away Saturday March 30, 2024.


Passed away suddenly at home.

Dearly loved husband of Denise (dec). Loved father of Emma, Stephen and Tahnee. Father in-law to Andrew and Bec. Devoted Pa to Poppy, Fraya, Olive, Tilly, Marli, Lottie and Koko.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday April 12, 2024

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Rodney John Moore will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, April 12, 2024 commencing at 11am.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.

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  1. Thinking of all Rod’s family at this extremely sad and difficult time . Keep all your wonderful memories close to your hearts . A work colleague of Michael’s (Mary ) from the old abattoirs days.
    Jo Jamieson

    Joanne Jamieson

    April 16, 2024 8:34 pm

  2. What a great bloke Rod was.... a smile for everyone. He loved all sports and we share so many happy times over many years. Condolences to Steve , Emma and Tahnee .Mick and Judy Melville.

    Mick Melville

    April 12, 2024 1:24 pm

  3. To Emma, Steve, Tahnee and families sending our condolences to you all on the sudden loss of your dear Rodney. Sorry we can’t be there on Friday but you will be in our thoughts. Also to the Moore families and Rodney’s friends sorry for your loss. You will all have great memories to share.Lil and Frank

    Lillian Filice

    April 12, 2024 10:40 am

  4. Respected ex-workmate and friend.

    Tim Evans

    April 12, 2024 9:27 am

  5. Deepest sympathy to Emma, Stephen, Tahnee and family.
    Thinking of you and your extended family at this sad time.
    Robyn (Hood) and Robert Woods xx

    Robyn Woods

    April 12, 2024 9:24 am

  6. Dear Emma, Steve, Tahnee and families,
    Sending our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
    While we are unable to attend the funeral, our thoughts are with you all.
    Stuart, Tasha, Mitchell and Tyler Clifford

    Stuart Clifford

    April 11, 2024 9:21 pm

  7. My sincere condolences of the passing of Uncle Rodney.
    Sending all my love to you all.
    Luke and Megan sipos xx

    Megan Sipos

    April 11, 2024 9:18 pm

  8. Em,Steve,Tahnee and families, there are no words that will heal the pain of this loss, Rodney was a lifelong friend along with Nese, we shared many years of love and laughter. We always would just pickup where we left off, so many wonderful memories to cherish. I send all my love to you all at this extremely sad time, Nese will hold him now forever in her loving arms. Hold tight to all those wonderful memories of a dad and grandfather who was one in million. Rest peacefully old friend 💗 love to you all Julie Campbell

    Julie Campbell

    April 11, 2024 8:30 pm

  9. Condolences to Emma, Stephen, Tahnne and family. Your dad was an amazing man and will be deeply missed from all those who new him. He was an absolute gentleman and I will miss the talks about footy, horses and bike rides. It is sadly true, only the good die young. I can't believe I'm going to say this but "Go Saints".

    Simon and Heather Bowman.

    Simon Bowman

    April 11, 2024 7:11 pm

  10. Oh Rodney. I’m so sad you’re gone. But you’ll never be forgotten.
    I loved our fortnightly catch ups. 2 hours often turned into 3 or more!! I enjoyed your input into what Tony Jones was talking about on the radio. Always made me laugh!! You always made time to ask about my family and I loved hearing about yours. You loved your little Gilbert puppy so much too. A true kind hearted man.
    To Emma,Steve and Tahnee You are so lucky to have had Rodney as your Dad. What a Champ. XX
    Samantha

    Samantha Day

    April 10, 2024 8:08 pm

  11. Dear Emma, Steve, Tahnee and families
    Sending our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
    Love Jill Steve Ruby and Bella O'Dowd

    Jill O'Dowd

    April 10, 2024 8:01 pm

  12. So saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Rodney.
    Deepest sympathy to Emma, Stephen, Tahnee and families, Gunner, Ros, Dooley and their families.
    Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
    A fondly remembered cousin.

    Debbie, Anthony and Paul. (Nelson) and families.

    Debbie Habermann

    April 10, 2024 7:58 pm

  13. So sorry to all of Rods family and friends. A true gentleman who was always up for a chat when we delivered the mail. Although we stopped delivering we would often cross paths and talk like old friends or a wave and a toot when we passed him on the bike . Reunited with Denise .

    Sharon Norman

    April 10, 2024 5:35 pm

  14. To Digger, Bec, Marli, Lottie and Moore Families,
    Sending our Deepest Sympathies to you all at this very sad time. “Although we never got to meet your dad Digger we loved hearing all the stories of the good times you spent together.”
    Our thoughts will be with you Friday.
    Hatch, Jayne, Millie, Ella & Tom. xxx

    Paul & Jayne Hatcher

    April 10, 2024 5:04 pm

  15. Special memories of fun times spent during the early years of Colac Coragulac FC. We will always be remember Rod for being a talented team mate and a loyal friend. Our love and sympathy to Emma, Stephen, Tahnee and families.
    Ian and Judy Foley

    Judy Foley

    April 10, 2024 1:30 pm

  16. Thinking of our precious family, sending love and hugs to you all 💔
    Moorey you were a special Uncle who played a big part in all our lives and we all feel so grateful to have that, thankyou for always being there for us.
    We looked forward to and enjoyed our stop overs in Colac with you on the way to the footy. You will be sadly missed by us "Portland crew"
    We will treasure the memories of the times we have spent together.
    Reunited with Nessie
    Rest Peacefully Moorey
    Love from Dean, Sonia, Jordan, Maddy & Kaden (Wilson &Monaghan) ❤️🤍🖤

    Sonia Wilson

    April 09, 2024 11:03 pm

  17. Dear Digger ,Bec, Matli& Lottie & to your sisters & families / so sorry you’re having to go through this trauma. A very sad time for you all & the end of an era !.love always !~~~Margaret Castle .

    Margaret Castle

    April 09, 2024 7:16 pm

  18. To all the extended Moore family my very deepest sympathy
    I have been dairying for 48 years and can’t count the times Rod picked up my milk , always with a smile and up for a chat ,
    I have enjoyed our catchups at the football and race meetings
    Gone way too soon
    You are all in my thoughts at this sad time
    Peter Delahunty

    Peter Delahunty

    April 09, 2024 6:09 pm

  19. To Digger, Bec and families,
    Sending our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
    Our thoughts will be with you Friday.
    Chris and Trish Parker

    Trish Parker

    April 09, 2024 3:49 pm

  20. Rodney joined our cycling group earlier this year. It was obvious from the start that he was an affable and gentle man, a good conversationalist with a great sense of humour. He was an avid cyclist who fitted easily into our group and he will be sorely missed. We wish we could have shared more stories with you Rodney. Rest in peace.
    Red Rock riding group

    Michael Markham

    April 09, 2024 12:04 pm

  21. To Digga, Emma & Tahnee and all your families.
    Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time on the passing of Rod.
    He was such a great man and always had time for everyone.
    All the best Tim, Jo, Milla, Livi & Ava Carson.

    Tim Carson

    April 08, 2024 10:12 pm

  22. Dear Emma,Digger,Tahnee and families,our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.What a shock for you all with the sudden death of Rodney.What a wonderful dad and Pop he was to you all.Know that he is reunited with Denise now and that they will both continue to watch over you all as the years go by.RIP Rodney.Lots of love from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family 💐🙏💔🥰

    Bernadette Nolan

    April 08, 2024 9:05 pm

  23. Deepest sympathy to all Rodney’s family
    How lucky to have had this amazing person in your lives
    Rodney will be missed by many.
    Hopefully knowing that he is back with Mum/nan gets you through this sad time
    Murray and Jean Newcombe and family

    Jean Newcombe

    April 08, 2024 1:32 pm

  24. Rod, thank you for all the memories over the years, now back in the arms of Neesie. Love thoughts are with Emma, Steve, Tahnee and family.
    Love Maxine and Peter Swan and family

    Maxine

    April 08, 2024 10:57 am

  25. From the time as a neighbour across the paddocks when you were at Becketts rd through to pulling up in the milk tanker having those great chats and laughs saying i better go they have trackers in these things now but somehow 20 minutes later we were still there talking, but the thing i will remember most Rod was that you where the most fearless toughest and most inspirational player to pull on the red and white jumper. The mighty No.3, our sympathies to Emma Steve Tahnee and the Moore family on the sad loss of Rod.

    The Holland Family

    April 08, 2024 10:52 am

  26. Our deepest sympathies to Emma, Steve,Tahnee and your families, especially the grandchildren, on the sad passing of Rod. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
    Sending all our love
    Len, Amy, Leah, Alana, Adam and their families.

    Amy Cole

    April 08, 2024 8:23 am

  27. To Emma, Steve and Tahnee and families. Rod was a wonderful man and friend to our family. Sucjh a kind and caring gentleman. Hard working and extremely talented footballer. He was always up for a chat each time our paths crossed. We will not be able to attend the funeral unfortunately but will be thinking of you all and sending our love.

    Shellie & Brett Harty,
    Bev Wisbey
    & family

    Shellie Harty

    April 08, 2024 6:15 am

  28. To Emma,Steve and Tahnee and your families,
    We send all our love and hugs to you all on the devastating loss of Rodney
    We’re thinking of the family and extended family and be assured we will be there in spirit on Friday morning
    Loads of love from Mary Ellen and Andrew Cheshire and family

    Mary Ellen Cheshire

    April 07, 2024 8:26 pm

  29. So sorry to hear of Rod’s passing, thinking of the family at this difficult time. Jan Murnane

    Jan Murnane

    April 07, 2024 5:52 pm

  30. Em, Steve, Tahnee and families
    Sending much love to you all at this sad time. Lots of memories we can look back on with a smile.
    In loving thoughts
    Tracey & Leon Barry
    Maz Clifford

    Tracey BARRY

    April 07, 2024 5:15 pm

  31. A true gentleman who was always up for a good chat.
    Our thoughts are with Emma, Stephen,Tahnee and your families at this sad time.

    Peter & Megan Doolan

    April 07, 2024 12:35 pm

  32. RIP Rod, such a wonderful Dad, Pa & friend, you'll be so very missed.Sending all our love to your familyxx

    Annie Grundy

    April 06, 2024 8:51 pm

  33. Deepest sympathy to Gunner,Sue, Dooley, Catherine and all the Moore family of the sudden passing of Rod. Sending our love , Gary, Cherrie and family.

    Gary Bray

    April 06, 2024 8:19 pm

  34. Deepest sympathy to Emma, Stephen and Tarny, , and extended families , Alice Doyle

    AliceDoyle

    April 06, 2024 6:29 pm

  35. So sad to hear of Rod’s passing. Deepest sympathy to his Family.

    Annette & Trevor Gardner

    April 06, 2024 8:39 am

  36. RIP Rod taken way too soon. You will be sorely missed. Sending all our love.
    Mick and Maur

    Finemore Maureen

    April 06, 2024 7:49 am

  37. To Dig, Bec, Marli, Lottie, Em, Ritcho, Tahnne and families. Treasured memories of times spent together will always hold a special place in our hearts. Rod you were one of natures true gentleman. RIP Rod reunited with your beautiful Denise.
    Love and support always,
    Maggie, Bron, Stella and Harrison

    Chris And Bron

    April 05, 2024 10:59 pm

  38. Dear Emma, Steve, Tahnee and family's we are very sad to hear of Rodney's passing a great person who will be sadly missed by a lot of people rest peacefully. You and Denise together again . Love to all the family from Eric, Eva and family.

    Eva Hay

    April 05, 2024 10:06 pm

  39. MOOREY, We first met when we were both four years of age in St Joseph's Church, Pirron Yallock, where I was fondly given my nick name by your Dad, "Dinty" as we darted through the legs of the adults. From the Church to St Joseph's Primary School where we were both captains of the Sports Teams, we shared so many laughs and good times, some of which are still laughed about today.
    From Pirron primary we both headed to Trinity College in 1967 in its opening year, where we again had lots of fun, some tough times and that unforgettable School excursion to Red Rock !!
    We then played football together for Pirron Yallock where we were both given the opportunity to train at St Kilda under Alan Jeans -
    A few years later when you married Denise, I was given the privilege of being your best man, and after many years of sharing good times and some really tough times together we then became work mates at Wettenhalls. And now, after 66 years of you being apart of my life, you are gone.
    Rodney you were the fittest 70yr old that I knew. I am saddened & shocked by your death.
    To Emma, Steve, Tahnee and families I am so sorry for your loss, what amazing memories you must have of a truly wonderful man ❤️🙏 Your life long mate - Trotter.

    Suse Melville

    April 05, 2024 9:08 pm

  40. We are very sorry to hear that Rod has passed away. He was such a great bloke, always cheerful and friendly. We’re thinking of you Emma, Steve, Tahnee and your families.
    Love Rod and Chris Angus

    Chris Angus

    April 05, 2024 8:12 pm

  41. Deepest sympathy to Stephen (Digga), Emma, Tahnee and families on the passing of Rodney. Our thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time.
    Bill, Deb, Megan and Tim Parker

    Deb Parker

    April 05, 2024 7:19 pm

  42. Such very sad news
    Condolences to the family

    Mary Lou Harding

    April 05, 2024 4:10 pm

  43. Happy memories of a kind gentle giant Rodney thinking of you Emma, Steve Tahnee & families , Ros & the Moore & Russell families.
    Dot & Alan Frith

    Dorothy Frith

    April 05, 2024 1:30 pm

  44. Such a gentle and kind hearted person, keep the memories close to heart and keep smiling for him. We were very lucky to have such a great Pa, dad and special Friday in our lives. Sending all the love in the world to the Moore's and family Xxx

    Colbs Xx

    April 05, 2024 12:17 pm

  45. Deepest sympathy to Emma, Digger, Tahnee and family’s on the passing of Rod.
    Dad (Tony Mckay) loved Rodney's weekly visits to talk about the old corunnun days.
    Great bloke who was always kind and loving to our family.

    The Mckay Family.

    Anthony McKay

    April 05, 2024 11:43 am

  46. Our Deepest Sympathies to Emma, Steve,& Tahnee& your families ,you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
    Rodney always greeted you with a smile & always up for a chat & a laugh . Such a Gentleman. He will be missed by all !!!
    Now back with Denise
    Rest Peacefully Rod
    Deirdre, Josh , Sarah & Alex 🌹

    Deirdre McVilly

    April 05, 2024 10:59 am

  47. Deepest sympathy to Emma, Digger, Tahnee and family’s on the passing of Rod.
    Fond memories of travelling back and forth to Cobden for work and our regular catch ups for a cuppa and chat.
    Loving moments that will be cherished forever.
    Sending love to all the Moore and Russell family's at this hard time.
    Rest easy Rod.
    Love Brian, Donna, Shane & Narelle Ratcliffe and families. Xxo

    Narelle Matton

    April 05, 2024 10:11 am

  48. Moore Rodney . We are saddened at the loss of our cherished friend, but we are glad of all the beautiful memories he has left us with.Over the years we have shared many great times with our families.Rodney will remain in our hearts forever. Rest easy our precious friend back in the arms of Denise. Our love to Emma, Andrew,Steve,Rebecca,Tahnee and families. Love Nola, Curley, Pat,Lennie and Families 💕💕

    Nola McGuane

    April 05, 2024 8:18 am

  49. So deeply saddened to hear the news of Rod’s passing.
    What a gentleman he was. I always enjoyed our chats and hearing about Rod’s next cycling adventure.
    Sincere condolences to Rod’s children and grandchildren.
    Sarah Evans & Family

    Sarah Evans

    April 04, 2024 9:50 pm

  50. Our thoughts are with you Emma Steven and Tahnee on the lose of Rodney we share your memories Elaine Ian David and Susan Kent and Family

    Elaine Kent

    April 04, 2024 6:14 pm

  51. Deepest sympathy to Emma, Stephen, Tahnne and families, sending you all lots of love and our prayers. Rodney was a beautiful sole and will be greatly missed.
    Hout, Kasey, Chelsea, Kerrin & Jy Ladhams and families ❤️❤️

    Lorraine Ladhams

    April 04, 2024 6:12 pm

  52. Dear Emma, Steve, Tahnee and families,
    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Rodney. Uncompromising and wonderfully talented on the football field, but more importantly, a great bloke off it. Rod always had time to stop and have a chat about family and has left a lasting imprint on so many people. While we are unable to attend the funeral, our thoughts are with you all. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.
    Noel, Kay, Chris, Tim and Matt McKay

    Noel Mckay

    April 04, 2024 5:03 pm

  53. Rodney was a "True Gentleman" who will be greatly missed.
    Love and thoughts to Emma, Stephen and Tahnee and families.
    Des, Sharon & Ellie McGuane

    Sharon McGuane

    April 04, 2024 1:45 pm

  54. Remembering the good old days with you and Denise.. Rodney ..lots of fun times ..you will be missed Rodney ..Deepest sympathy to your loving familyxx Reunited with Denise.. RIP Rod ❤❤

    Chris Milner

    April 04, 2024 11:18 am