Rodney George Tschernoff KLEIN

KLEIN, Rodney George Tschernoff 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars Sears Canada Manager 1965 - 1987 It is with much sadness that we announce that Rod passed away on July 24, 2007, in his 85th year, after a brief illness. Loving husband and cherished companion of Helen Klein (nee Blair). Dear brother of Nadia Mahoney Ashkanase and brother-in-law of Ena Clyne. Very proud father of four children who he admired and loved with all his heart: Leslie (Rick Coates), Steve (Cathy Ryan), Randy (Deborah Grieve) and Robin. Generous and caring Grampa to six grandchildren: Kelly, Richard, Nikki, Alex, Caitlin and Jennifer. Rod joined the Hussars in 1939 and served Canada with distinction until 1945. A Belleville resident since 1978, he was the much respected Operating Superintendent of Sears in Quinte Mall until retirement. Member of the Belleville Bridge Club, Harbour Club, Oak Hills Golf Club and Belleville Sagonaska Club. Visitation at Burke Funeral Home, 150 Church Street Belleville on Monday, July 30th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A Memorial Service celebrating Rod's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 31s at Bridge Street United Church, 60 Bridge Street, Belleville. Special thanks to Dr. Lisowski and the staff on Quinte 5 for their wonderful care. Donations in Rod's memory can be made to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation-Palliative Care, or to The Juno Beach Centre ( www.junobeach.org ) Online condolences at www.burkefuneral.ca Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 7/26/2007