Rhoads, Charles (Fred)

90 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Erie Shores Healthcare on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Loving husband to Christina for 68 years. Dear Dad to Karen Livingston (Pete), Kelly McDonald (Keven), Kathryn Bekaan (Karl), Kim Robinson (Randy/Trump 2021) and Chuck Rhoads (Jennifer). Beloved Gramps to 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Fred graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 1958. He ran thriving practices in Wheatley, Leamington, Tilbury, and Belle River from 1959 to 2011. Fred loved what he did and always said “I never worked a day in my life”. He impacted many lives caring for their animals. His greatest pride was his family.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St, Leamington (519-326-2631). A private family celebration will take place at a later date. 

Memorial donations made to Erie Shores Healthcare or Wheatley Horticultural Society for the Arboretum project (E-transfer wheatleyhort@gmail.com) would be appreciated.

A special thank you to the staff at Erie Shores Healthcare for the exceptional care that Fred received.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.