Obituary of Timothy Aaron Rock

Timothy Aaron Rock 52, June 20, 1961 – Jan 17, 2014, Bridgewater, NS We are sad to announce the death of Tim Rock, after a short battle with kidney cancer. Tim died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Annapolis Royal, Tim was a long-time resident of Dartmouth before moving to Bridgewater in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rock (Liebrock), daughter Miranda (16), and son Marshall (14), Bridgewater; mother, Iris Rock (Fedyck), stepfather, Alf Lohnes, Martin’s Point; siblings Rebecca Rock, Martin’s Point, Dr. Robert Rock and Philip Rock, both of Toronto; nephews Jonathan Wawin, Red Deer, AB, Joshua Wawin, Bonnyville, AB, Decklin Palmer, New Minas; nieces Ruth and Rachael Wawin, Martin’s Point, Tannis Palmer, New Minas; sister-in-law Cathy (Cory) Palmer, New Minas, sister-in-law Debbie (Sergio) Greguoldo, Dartmouth, brother-in-law Michael Liebrock, North Carolina; and several cousins, aunts, and uncles. Tim is also survived by long time friends who he considered brothers: Michael Moriarty, Dartmouth/Texas; Graham Gallant, John Hilchie, John Smith, Art Rennie, all of Dartmouth; and Rob Lewis, Bridgewater. He had many other close friends that will miss him dearly. Tim was predeceased by his father, Rev. Robert Rock; father-in-law Larry Liebrock; and mother-in-law, Karen Liebrock (Mellow). Growing up in Dartmouth, Tim graduated from Dartmouth High in 1979. His post secondary education was at Lakehead University, Ont., where he studied Forestry. Tim then began his career with Bowater in the Woodlands division, staying with them until the plant shut down in 2012. He had recently started retraining at NSCC, in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program, which he was enjoying immensely. Tim was a wonderful father to his children, assisting with most sports and activities in which they were involved, including the Bridgewater Barracudas, Atlantis Synchro, Bridgewater Baseball, and Bridgewater/South Shore Minor Hockey, often stating, “I do it for the kids.” He enjoyed playing hockey all his life, however did not enjoy his childhood piano lessons, often hiding his music books behind the family dryer as an excuse not to practice. In his younger years, he liked to sing while playing guitar, much to the amusement of his family, as he could not carry a tune. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing, hunting, and camping. He was an armchair athlete who enjoyed watching baseball, hockey, and football, especially over a beer with friends. He liked his gardens, and excelled at doing home maintenance and renovations around the house and was never hesitant to help or teach a neighbour how to make repairs, put in hardwood, or lay tiles. Unbeknownst to many, Tim took drawing lessons as an adult, and tried his hand at Ukrainian egg decorating and rug hooking. The family would like to thank the 3rd and 4th floor staff of SSRH for their care and support; Dr. Heather Robertson for keeping Tim comfortable, and the football chats, which Tim loved; Dr. David Abriel who ensured Tim was relaxed and pain-free in his final hours; the “Dr. Santa” team; and finally, the organizers and those who contributed to the benefit dance. There will be a visitation at Sweeney’s Funeral Home in Bridgewater on Saturday from 2 – 4 with a short, concurrent service at 2pm for those who find comfort in that. In Tim’s words, he wanted to “put the fun back in funeral” so, according to his wishes; there will be a party to celebrate his life at his home, on Saturday at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, Tim asked for memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation, the organization that provided a wish to his daughter. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. “It is what it is!” – Tim Rock