Norman Alfred Rhodes

November 6, 1926 - May 9, 2021
Norman Alfred Rhodes

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Norman A. Rhodes, born in Waltham Massachusetts on 11/06/1926 passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 94. He worked for Sweetheart Plastics for many years and was in the United States Navy.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Caruso) Rhodes, who was the love of his life for 69 years.

He is survived by his sons, Norman Rhodes Jr., and his wife Virginia of Palm Coast, Florida, Brian Rhodes and his wife Nancy of Leland, North Carolina.

He was the father of the late David Rhodes of Waltham Massachusetts.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cassandra and her husband William Kelley of Wilmington NC, Marlise Rhodes of Wilmington, NC, David Rhodes Jr. and his wife JayLee of Waltham Massachusetts and Kimberly Ouellette of Waltham Massachusetts.
Grandfather of the late Stephanie M. Rhodes of Waltham Massachusetts.
He also had many great grandchildren.

Donations in his name can be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 https://lifecare.org/donate (Or) The Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/

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  • May 13, 2021
    Janine Schindler says:
    Was a sweet gentleman always smiling he was our neighbours for over 10 years.

  • May 13, 2021
    Rick and Rita Lucas says:
    Dusty took life in stride and had a knack for staying calm in almost any situation and lived life as it was handed to him with few exceptions. One exception was his hatred for new cars with big grills. They frustrated him to no end and he expressed his distaste for them every time we went driving. One time he and I were driving up to Home Depot together and he was uncharacteristically going into a rant about the new fronts of vehicles. When I purposely parked across from one in the parking lot and looked at him, we burst out laughing and kept laughing walking through the store. I spoke with Dusty daily for the many years he lived across the street. Every Friday, the four of us would go out for lunch and we made a point of scheduling other activities or appointments to make every effort to keep our lunch time together. The photo we attached here was of Dusty and Betty on our way back from one of our lunches on the beach. We kidded him about his belly showing in the photo because we had just finished lunch. Betty would never eat very much and most of the time, she wanted just a few bites but Dusty would always talk her into her own platter of haddock and fries and he would invariably end up eating half her fish and all her fry’s every time! lol When we called him on it, he would just shrug his shoulders and smile. Typical Norman. He got along with everyone and was the charmer of the group. He was a great guy. Always liked by all and loved by many of us that were close to him and Betty. Rita and I miss them both a lot.

  • May 17, 2021
    Michael & Donna Bastarache says:
    We are so so sorry for your loss, god bless you and family. Our sincerest sympathies.

  • May 30, 2021
    Peter and Martha says:
    Dear Brian and Nancy We are so sorry for the passing of your dear father Norman. He was so lucky to have the two of you these past five years and we’re sure his quality of life was better for it. We have such fond memories of our last visit with him and your mom in Tewksbury. We laughed the whole time we were there! We always enjoyed the conversations and loved how he always made everyone feel so welcome. God bless you all! Peter & Martha

  • May 30, 2021
    Brian Rhodes says:
    How do you say goodbye to the best father a son could ever have.. The person who held my hand when I needed it,, The person who supported and guided me through life.. We laughed together and we cried together... You were always my role model.. You were my best friend.. This hole in my heart will never heal, but I hope that you'll find peace in the arms of your beloved once again.. I will love and miss you forever.