WELL KNOWN BUSINESSMAN

ERIC F. RHODENIZER PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 82

RHODENIZER, Eric Frederick ~ Age 82, of Garland, Kings Co., passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, Kings Co., on January 26, 1938, he was a son of the late Clarence L. and Mildred M. (Zwicker) Rhodenizer. Eric leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, the former Barbara J. Murphy; sons, David (Debbie), Bryan, Rodney, all of Garland; Martin (Cindy), Calgary, Alta; Kevin (Sandra), Berwick; Darin (Debbie), Garland; daughters, Kathy (Brian) Springfield; Diane (Vern), Waterville; brother, Raymond (Shirley), Ontario; sister, Alta Coleman, Kingston; sister-in-law and care giver, our special angel, Ave Stoddart, Garland, 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Keith Rhodenizer; sister, Thelma Wolsey; brother-in-law, David Stoddart. Eric started his work career back in the early 1950's working at M.W. Graves Ltd. (Cobi Foods), Berwick. Then worked his way up to having his own business after buying his first truck that grew into a well known business, E.F.R. Disposal, which he ran successfully until 1999, when he sold the business. Soon after Eric started a new business, Rhodenizer Salvage, which is still being run today by sons, Darin and Kevin. He worked night and day to support his large family, whom he loved with all his heart. Eric helped a lot of people that needed help, as long as he knew they were trying hard to get ahead. Anyone that knew Eric realized he could be hardheaded and was known as "The Boss" who worked hard and always knew how to make a dollar somewhere. His persistence paid off and that is what made his business a success, along with the love and support from his wife. A graveside service for both Barbara and Eric for family and close friends will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Berwick Cemetery, with Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to Burlington Community Club. The family would like to say a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Valley Regional Hospital for taking such great care of Eric during his brief illness and to Rev. Debra Orton for her prayer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

"I would like to thank everyone for the phone calls, cards and visits after my husband's recent passing. It really was comforting for all the support and continued support during this difficult time."

Sincerely Barbara Rhodenizer.