BUDGELL, William "Rodney" Norman ~ age 55 of Granville Ferry, NS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Cottrell's Cove, Nfld, Rodney was a son of Audrey (Fudge) Budgell, Botwood, Nfld and the late Leonard Budgell.

Rodney spent many years as a flagger – nine years with AWP Safety; seven years with Atlantic Arbourists doing groundwork and flagging, as well as a few other companies. He was a hard worker who was always telling stories and jokes because he loved to have fun! Family came first with Rodney; he was always willing to help others, and he brought laughter with him everywhere he went. Fishing was his favorite pastime, and he was continuously looking for the best fishing spot.

Rodney is survived by his mother, Audrey Budgell; his loving spouse of 17 years, Marsha Ells; daughters, Courtney Budgell, NB; Brittany (Dawson Sabean) Shermetta, Granville Ferry; sons, Tyler Budgell, Victoria Beach; M.J. (Melissa Robinson) Shermetta, Wolfville; granddaughter, Braelynn; grandson, Linken; sisters, Sandra (Gary) Rolfe, NL; Ruby Peters, Lichfield; Naomi Budgell, Inglisville; Tracy (Keith Bauld) Budgell, Gander, NL; Marlene Budgell, Bridgetown; brothers, Leo (Patsy) Budgell, Middleton; Kevin (Janice Peyton) Budgell, NL; Tony Budgell, Halifax; Jamie (Verna) Budgell, NL; Jerry Budgell, NL; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many extended families, all who adored him.

Along with his father, Leonard Budgell, Rodney was predeceased by his sister, Rhonda at two years of age; sister-in-law, Louise; brother-in-law, Melvin.

Thank you for the wonderful care provided by staff and Doctors at the Kane Center at Valley Regional Hospital and Soldiers' Memorial Medical and TCU units.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free, 1-855-825-3448, where a Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Monday, November 3, 2025, with reception and visiting. Donations may be made in Rodney's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com