SHIELDS, Rodney John
Passed away peacefully, aged 76 years.
Beloved husband of Grace.
Loving father and father-in-law of James and Desiree, Jason and Lisa, Damien and Catherine.
Cherished and adored Pop of Cassandra, Charlotte, Jordan, Samuel, Savannah, Cohen and Tanner.
Forever in our hearts.
Will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral NoticeThe Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr. Rodney Shields will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue Moe on MONDAY (April 20th, 2026) commencing at 11:00am.
Rodney's service will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Our deepest condolences to Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and families at the loss of Rod, an absolutely wonderful man. A treasured friend to Graham and Liz. Rest in peace Rod.
April 9, 2026So very sad to hear this news, we give all our love and sincere condolences to Grace and Family on the passing of Rod. He was one of a kind, a great friend and a wizz at advising all of us on our woodwork projects at the Men’s Shed, he will be sorely missed by us all, all our love Greg & Kathy
April 9, 2026Dearest Grace and family, we both send our deepest condolences on the sad, sad loss of Rod! Take comfort in knowing that he’s no longer suffering after putting so much into his ongoing fight! One helluva good bloke and a legend for his junior coaching with the Moe Footy Club! Will miss him dearly at our Christmas function! Our thoughts have been with you all for so long Grace, but even more so at the moment! RIP Rod! Love and big hugs xx💔🌹
April 9, 2026Dearest Grace and family, sending you all our deepest condolences on the sad, sad loss of Rod! Do take comfort in knowing that he’s no longer suffering after putting so much into his ongoing battle! One helluva good bloke and a true legend with his junior coaching at the Moe Footy Club! Will certainly miss him at our annual Christmas function! Our thoughts have been with you for so long Grace, but even more so at the moment! Love and big hugs! RIP Rod! xx💔🌹
April 9, 2026My deepest condolences to grace Jami,Jason,Damien and families on the sad passing of your husband father and grandfather rip rod christine michalowski and family
April 10, 2026Dear Grace so sad to hear of the passing of Rod. Worked with Rod at Loy Yang and got to know Rod very well. Rod was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Condolences to all the family at this sad time. RIP Rod.
April 10, 2026Grace I am so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing, he was one of the nicest blokes, God certainly blessed you and your family. I will always remember his happy smile every Wednesday at the Cafe with the Men’s Shed boys. Love to you and the family
April 10, 2026
Deb xxx from the Cafe at Old GippstownDarling Grace , Jamie , Jason , Damien and Families. Oh lord – very hard to put into words how much Rod meant to me and my mum
April 10, 2026
. He will always be my favourite cousin . I loved him so much and have so many beautiful memories of him to cherish . Living in Newborough for that year at Auntie Sylv’s gave me a lot of time to spend with All my cousins . Rod’s banter , laughs and kindness and love will never be forgotten. Heaven has certainly gained an Angel but we will be lost down here without his presence. It was a honour Grace to be apart of yours and Rodney’s love story . Sending you all big hugs and love .
Sue xxOur deepest condolences Grace, and your extended family.
Sorry to hear of Rods passing.
Thinking of you, sending hugs…Kathy Rose and Leigh Rose🌹🌹❤️❤️
April 10, 2026Our condolences to Grace and family. A special friend and colleague a true gentleman and always good for a laugh..will miss your wisdom and professional help at the mens shed. Miss you already. Now your suffering is over you can rest in peace.
April 10, 2026Dear Gracie and family condolences to you and your family, Rod was such a good man may he rest in peace 🩷🩷🩷🩷🙏🙏Nina and Paul Bajada
April 10, 2026all our thoughts are with the Grace , Damien Jason and Lisa Jamie . Your Husband and Father was such a well respected man and such all industry spoke about his professional and humble approach and attention to detail. Rod will be sadly missed .
Bernie and Vicki Howard
April 10, 2026Dearest Aunty Grace, Jamie & Desiree, Jason & Lisa , Damien & Katherine
April 11, 2026
& all your beautiful grandchildren,
Thinking of you all such a sad & huge loss, Uncle Rod was such a kind & quiet Gentleman & such a wonderful uncle
Love & Hugs to you all ❤️
Melissa & Mark Perkins & family xxxTo Grace and family, please accept my sincere condolences. Steve Mayes.
April 11, 2026Dearest Aunty Grace, Jamie & Desiree, Jason & Lisa , Damien & Katherine
April 11, 2026
& all your beautiful grandchildren,
Thinking of you all such a sad & huge loss, Uncle Rod was such a kind & quiet Gentleman & such a wonderful uncle
Love & Hugs to you all ❤️
Melissa & Mark Perkins & family xxxDeepest sympathy to Grace and all family members on the very sad passing of Rod.. A True Gentleman and workmate, Junior football coach Administrator a person who helped to guide many Thankyou Rod (Shieldsy) Rest peacefully. (Go Lions)
April 11, 2026Dear Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and families
April 11, 2026
Sending our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Rod. Thinking of you all. Take care of each other.
Chrissie, Phil and family xxxxxSaddened to hear of your passing Rod. We go back to the 60s and you were always a solid, upright and friendly character. Sincere condolences to Grace and sons.
April 11, 2026
Tom AberlicTo Grace,Jamie,Jason,Damien and families. As well as the extended families thinking of you all at this sad tine.
April 11, 2026
Rod was a true gentleman hold on to all the memories you have as you can never loose those.
Rest peacefully now Rod you had a tough battle mate.
Sending hugs to you all lots of love from Sue and Amanda Wirz xxR.I.P Rodney All my condolences to your family
April 11, 2026To dear Grace , sending our love & deepest sympathy to you & your beautiful family. Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain. Rest peacefully Rod. Rob & Jan Hale &. Family xx
April 11, 2026Grace and family we were so devastated to hear of Rod’s passing. Having known Rod for over 50 years, I can honestly say he is one of the greatest guys on this planet.
April 12, 2026
All our love to Grace and rest peacefully Rod….To Rod’s family,
My thoughts are with you during this very sad time. Rod was a truly lovely man, and Rudy always valued the time they worked together and held him in the highest regard.
Sending our sincere condolences to each of you.
Karen, Rudy (dec), Jay and Trent
April 13, 2026Dear Gracie, Sending big hugs to you all. 🤗🤗🙏
April 13, 2026My Condolences to Grace and family
April 13, 2026
May he RIP
Gonny 🙏🙏Sending all of my love to Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and families at the very sad passing of Rod.
April 13, 2026
My your beautiful memories comfort you all.
Love Jodie Mace & familySo very sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you Grace and your family. Hang onto your memories of a wonderful life together.
April 13, 2026
Suzy and Phil MaxwellOn behalf of my Mum Gracie Cilia and family, sending our deepest condolences to Grace and family on the passing of Rod. Keeping you all in our prayers at this very sad time. May he RIP. Monica Huffer
April 16, 2026Sincere condolences to Grace and the entire family. Rod was highly respected and a loving family man. Sadly missed by all. May he now rest in peace.
April 16, 2026Dearest Grace and family, sending all my love and sincere condolences on the loss of Rod xxxx
April 16, 2026
Love Tanya and the Flores familyTo Grace, boys & families our thoughts are with you all, at that this sad time, Rod was a lovely man xxx
April 16, 2026
Lyn Whitton & familyThinking of you all Grace, sending love and condolences to you all. Much love, Avril and Ken 💙
April 16, 2026Our deepest condolences to Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and the extended Shields families. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest in peace Rod.
April 17, 2026Dear Grace,
April 17, 2026
Sincere condolences on the passing of Rod. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love Paula and VicThinking of you all at this sad time Grace, Jamie & Desiree, Jason & Lisa, Damien & Katherine, your grandchildren & Rod’s siblings & families.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loving Husband and Dad.
“I can still see him playing cricket on the road in Charles street with you boys each summer.”
He was such a kind and well respected man, a great neighbor , and friend to so many people.
He will be sadly missed .RIP Rod,
April 18, 2026
Aggie Mansfield
David & Rebecca Mansfield and Boys
Karen & Shell Mansfield and Family.