SHIELDS, Rodney John

Born on February 12, 1950. Passed away April 7, 2026.

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 Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 6 Ollerton Avenue, MoeView Map


The 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.




 

Tributes
  1. 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.

    Graham and Liz Sibson April 9, 2026
  2. So 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

    Greg & Kathy Kelly April 9, 2026
  3. Dearest 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💔🌹

    Mim and Jon Hall April 9, 2026
  4. Dearest 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💔🌹

    Mim and Jon Hall April 9, 2026
  5. My 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

    Christiine michalowski April 10, 2026
  6. Dear 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.

    peter catherwood April 10, 2026
  7. Grace 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
    Deb xxx from the Cafe at Old Gippstown

    Deb Skinner April 10, 2026
  8. Darling Grace , Jamie , Jason , Damien and Families. Oh lord – very hard to put into words how much Rod meant to me and my mum
    . 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 xx

    Sue Rayner April 10, 2026
  9. Our deepest condolences Grace, and your extended family.
    Sorry to hear of Rods passing.
    Thinking of you, sending hugs…

    Kathy Rose and Leigh Rose🌹🌹❤️❤️

    Kathy Rose April 10, 2026
  10. Our 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.

    Mal and Maureen fife. April 10, 2026
  11. Dear Gracie and family condolences to you and your family, Rod was such a good man may he rest in peace 🩷🩷🩷🩷🙏🙏Nina and Paul Bajada

    Nina and Paul Bajada April 10, 2026
  12. all 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

    Bernard Howard April 10, 2026
  13. Dearest Aunty Grace, Jamie & Desiree, Jason & Lisa , Damien & Katherine
    & 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 xxx

    Melissa Perkins April 11, 2026
  14. To Grace and family, please accept my sincere condolences. Steve Mayes.

    Stephen Mayes April 11, 2026
  15. Dearest Aunty Grace, Jamie & Desiree, Jason & Lisa , Damien & Katherine
    & 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 xxx

    Melissa Perkins April 11, 2026
  16. Deepest 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)

    Kerry and Robyn Edwards April 11, 2026
  17. Dear Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and families
    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 xxxxx

    Chrissie and Phil Backman April 11, 2026
  18. Saddened 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.
    Tom Aberlic

    Tom Aberlic April 11, 2026
  19. To Grace,Jamie,Jason,Damien and families. As well as the extended families thinking of you all at this sad tine.
    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 xx

    Amanda Wirz April 11, 2026
  20. R.I.P Rodney All my condolences to your family

    George Drinken April 11, 2026
  21. To 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

    Rob & Jan Hale April 11, 2026
  22. Grace 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.
    All our love to Grace and rest peacefully Rod….

    David & Roslee Fyfe April 12, 2026
  23. 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

    Karen Roodenrys April 13, 2026
  24. Dear Gracie, Sending big hugs to you all. 🤗🤗🙏

    Michele Munro April 13, 2026
  25. My Condolences to Grace and family
    May he RIP
    Gonny 🙏🙏

    Gonny De Groot April 13, 2026
  26. Sending all of my love to Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and families at the very sad passing of Rod.
    My your beautiful memories comfort you all.
    Love Jodie Mace & family

    Jodie-anne MACE April 13, 2026
  27. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you Grace and your family. Hang onto your memories of a wonderful life together.
    Suzy and Phil Maxwell

    Suzanne Maxwell April 13, 2026
  28. On 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

    Monica Huffer April 16, 2026
  29. Sincere 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.

    Steve Lee (Chopper) April 16, 2026
  30. Dearest Grace and family, sending all my love and sincere condolences on the loss of Rod xxxx
    Love Tanya and the Flores family

    Tanya Flores April 16, 2026
  31. To Grace, boys & families our thoughts are with you all, at that this sad time, Rod was a lovely man xxx
    Lyn Whitton & family

    Debbie Whitton-yeomans April 16, 2026
  32. Thinking of you all Grace, sending love and condolences to you all. Much love, Avril and Ken 💙

    Ken and Avril Gallagher April 16, 2026
  33. Our deepest condolences to Grace, Jamie, Jason, Damien and the extended Shields families. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest in peace Rod.

    Love Jen & Chris Hutton April 17, 2026
  34. Dear Grace,
    Sincere condolences on the passing of Rod. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
    Love Paula and Vic

    Paula & Vic April 17, 2026
  35. Thinking 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,
    Aggie Mansfield
    David & Rebecca Mansfield and Boys
    Karen & Shell Mansfield and Family.

    Aggie Mansfield , David, Karen and families. April 18, 2026