Vivienne Roderick

January  29th, 1944 October  14th, 2024
Belfast                          Ramsbury
Vivienne Roderick

For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14

Parking

Parking for the afternoon tea in Hungerford is available here:
- Church Street Pay and Display Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XGsaLSbp3fPKAFabA
- Station Road Pay and Display Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5iVuNF5tdEjp7n7m7
- General Parking on the High Street: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5gLrVWKkVwCjKamM8

Funeral Service

Please join us as we mourn the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. Her unwavering faith and devotion to our Saviour inspired all who knew her. 

Location: Holy Cross Church, High St, Ramsbury, Marlborough SN8 2QP
Date/time: Saturday, October 26th at 14:00
Virtual event: We are so sorry, but after some investigation we have found the network connection at Holy Cross church is not strong enough to sustain the livestream but we will upload a recording of the entire service on this site as soon as possible on the evening of the funeral.

Update: We sincerely apologise for the delay. The video of the funeral can now be viewed here:
               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD-yS_KugNg

The Memorial Hall in Ramsbury will be open for use before and after the funeral where there will be a Book of Condolence for you to write in. There are toilets and place to rest if you’ve come from afar.

A Private Burial and Committal will be held straight after the service. This is only for Vivienne’s immediate family, at her request.

Parking is limited so please allow plenty of time to find a space. 
- Ramsbury Primary School parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CCUPA8qdrJFu24ii9
- Ramsbury Tennis Club parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQwbfwEXcfR3Bir68
- Back Lane Street parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sErM76HZTmyw4RsU9
- High Street parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ftWwXNtjTvSz6hM7

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Tributes and Flowers

Share your thoughts and cherished memories.

If you would like to send flowers, please send directly to G. & L. Evan’s Funeral Directors, 4 Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AA. Flowers need to be received no later than midday on Friday 25th October 2024.


November 8, 2024
Dear Arthur,
Vivienne and you were often in my thoughts this year. I came to this page many times with nothing to say. Words seem so limiting at times when a huge part of God’s manifestation of His love – your earthly time with Vivienne – changes in the way that is difficult to process, at least for an imperfect mind like mine. I have seen His love shining through brief meetings with Vivienne over decades, and through meetings with your children, particularly Joanna. What you and Vivienne achieved together, whilst overcoming unimaginable hardship, with God’s grace, and what continues to shine through your family, gives the warmth and strength to my own faith in the Great Giver of life and love, our eternal Lord Jesus Christ. God gives us people in our lives that make it worth living, when He takes them away from us, we must trust in His divine providence. The latter is hard to utter, even harder to accept. I pray that Lord gives you strength and holds you tight as you continue to walk with Him.
Viktor Yarmolenko
October 29, 2024
Dear Mr. Roderick and family,

"Radiant." Every time I think about Mrs. Roderick, this word pops into my mind. Her heart, so captivated by Jesus, beautifully and seemingly effortlessly radiated His love, His care, His concern - first to you all, then to neighbors and community, and finally even to wayfarers as myself simply passing through.

Looking up the word radiant in the Bible, Jeremiah 31:12 wonderfully describes a time which, while for us still a future hope, by God's amazing grace is now a present reality for Mrs. Roderick.

They will come and shout for joy on Mount Zion.
They will be radiant with joy over the good things the LORD provides,
the grain, the fresh wine, the olive oil,
the young sheep, and the calves he has given to them.
They will be like a well-watered garden
and will not grow faint or weary any more. Jeremiah 31:12 NET 2nd Ed.

Thank you Jesus for your dear servant, Mrs. Roderick. Thank you that through the power of Mrs. Roderick's testimony hearts will continue to be illuminated by Your love.

May God continue to bless you, Mr. Roderick, Faith, Joy, Joanna, Susanna, Celeste, Ben, Marguerite and all of your families.

We love you all so much!

The Jordan Family. (David, Mijoo, Atira, Oriana, Serena, and Ethan)
David Jordan
October 27, 2024
Dear Roderick Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My memories of Mrs Roderick (can't call her anything else) are from School Days some 30 years ago. I remember her mostly in the kitchen of the farm house and I remember the pavlova's mostly! I also remember one time, during a very hard time for me, that she sat with me. I can't remember anything that was said only the presence. That feeling of comfort will always stay with me. Love you Mrs Roderick.x
Kelly Boyd
October 26, 2024
Dearest Arthur and family,

We are so pleased to have met and known your family for these many years.
Vivienne was a great friend to my mum when she first came to Ramsbury and her friendship had been such a warming comfort for her.
You have been there when we needed help and my daughter was always welcome in your home. She loved playing with Vivienne and listening to all her stories. Your prayers and support has been a vital part of our lives.
We shall always treasure those happy memories we shared.
Vivienne will surely be missed but her memory will live on. She has touched so many hearts and she will never be forgotten.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Lots of love,
Ann, Shyanne, Mila & Bobby
Ann Diez
October 26, 2024
Dear Arthur, your precious girls and their families and off course dear Ben.
Our heartfelt condolences to you at
this very sad time...
Our prayers of
thanksgiving for dear
Vivienne's life on earth
such a special lady
with a tower of
strength and a true
shining light of God's
Love. 🙏What a
blessing she has been
to many.....especially
lots of touching
memories we have of
her love and support
to Annalise, and
myself.... Vivienne
shared this part of
scripture
with me in the most
perfect caring way of
God's amazing Love with her glowing eyes and beautiful smile..
which has been remembered and instilled
in me from
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4.
Resting, safely in the arms of Jesus.
May God comfort you
all at the sad time and strengthen you for
each day ahead.. Much
love and prayers.
Winnie and Annalise. 🙏💕
WINIFRED D THOMAS
October 26, 2024

Thinking if you all today

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
Shan Mayor
October 26, 2024
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Val I Australia
October 26, 2024
Vivienne was the perfect neighbour - always welcoming and a true friend. Every Friday morning we would take a walk in the forest and see the changes of the seasons - the highlights being the first snowdrops and bluebells followed by the foxgloves- a treasured and peaceful time to chat about family, events , anything and everything! We will miss her x
Julia Pockett
October 26, 2024
Dearest Arthur and all the family,
Words feel so inadequate right now,
We just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and sending our love.
Vivienne was one of those people who truly shone Jesus - she was beautiful inside and out and will be greatly missed.
God’s promise is that he is close to the brokenhearted, and right now, we believe he’s holding you extra close.
May God’s comfort wrap around you and may her memories bring you warmth when the days feel especially heavy. Xxx
Mark and Sandra Neale
October 26, 2024
Dear Arthur, Faith, Joy, Joanna, Susanna, Celeste, Ben and Marguerite, your loved ones and families, I am thinking and praying for you all so much at this time of deep sorrow, loss and heartbreak with the passing of your precious and beloved wife and mummy! I know it will be hitting you all hard in different ways and I wish I could be there to give hugs and help out and sit and hear your beautiful stories of your Mum. Cherish those with each other. May you feel the enveloping love and comfort of Jesus at this time, for he is near to the broken hearted . Sending lots and lots of love, praying for you all 🙏🙏🧡🧡

Julie Zwies
October 25, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences to Arthur and all the family at this time. Vivienne was an amazing woman, and we praise God for having known her through the years that Grace and Grasta Christian Schools were operating. Truly her reward will be great. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat & Catherine Lynch ( Cathy Doyle❤️)

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Psa 116:15
Catherine Doyle
October 24, 2024
Dear Arthur, Faith, Joy, Joanna, Suzannah, Celeste, Ben, Marguerite and families, Our heart and prayers are with you all at this time. You are family to us and we are so sad to not be with you all to celebrate Vivienne's life in person this weekend. As I reflect back on our lives together somehow I have spent different experiences with you all - been part of the same church families, employee/employer, teacher student, house sharers, co- founders of schools and ministeries and hopefully always friends.. You all mean so much to us.
In all our journeyings we have always been aware of your faithful prayer for us and we will never know how much Vivienne s life of prayer in particular, has contributed to the blessing of our life and ministry, but we really, really appreciate every prayer she would have said on our behalf and never have taken her love and support for granted.

Whenever I think of Vivienne I simply hear her sparkling laughter and thoughts of her just make me happy.

We re so sad at the thought of her passing and the world will no longer be the same. However we appreciate all these things are part of God s plans and purpose, so we trust you as a family will be enjoying a deep peace in the midst of your sorrow, knowing that Vivienne, lived a life well lived - ran a race well run and will have the privilege of hearing God say, " Well done my good and faithful servant"!

Let none of us grow weary with continuing to doing good at this time as before long we will all be celebrating with her at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. No matter how broken our hearts are let us press into the fact, that even though Vivienne has gone before us - her leaving gives us another opportunity to get to know Jesus in a new and fresh way, as we journey with Him into paths previously untrod - led by the Holy Spirit and all for the glory of the living God!

Now Vivienne has joined the cloud of witnesses cheering us on. Do not grow weary but keep looking up and be assured not only of how wide deep and high God's love is for you all but also that of your wife and Mum - and us your family and friends.

Love blessings and gratitude always for having you all in our lives

Darren and Shan

Love and blessings




Shan and darren Mayor
October 23, 2024
So sad to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Viv. What a truly wonderful wife, mother and friend she was. We will remember her with love and treasure the precious time we spent with her. I especially remember her honesty in her faith and in life - rest in peace Viv 🙏
dilys syed
October 23, 2024
Vivienne shone so brightly in this world. She will be so very missed by all that know her and have loved her. We are so blessed that the Lord allowed us to get.to know her, our lives are richer for having done so.

We will fondly remember Vivienne’s amazing roast dinners, her hospitality, her wisdom, her joy, Christ’s light that shone so brightly through her.

I look forward to the day when we will join her when Christ returns for His bride. Until then, you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and have kept the faith.

With love from Marisa, Peem and David

Marisa, Peem and David
October 22, 2024
Arthur, both you and Vivienne have been an inspiration and encouragement to many over the years. I enjoy memories of you both taking Jeff, Nathaniel, Josh and I on our trip to ISC in 2013. May you know God’s comfort as you remember all the years of happy memories.
Andrew Slater
October 22, 2024
Dearest Vivenne
You were a gift to us all, sent to spread God's unique love, light and message of sisterhood.
Your faith was inspiring as was your personality.
I will always remember the Bible study groups at your Ramsbury home, Bedwyn walks and stimulating conversations in the garden during Covid years. You never once complained about your health but rejoiced in your faith and your lovely family. Meeting Arlen for the first time you were deep in conversation with him in no time.That was your unique gift!
May your soul rejoice in the eternal bliss and love that you gave to others.
With much love and respect.
Mina, Arlen and Rodney


Mina, Rodney and Arlen
October 21, 2024
For many years , in Engadine NSW Australia, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to see Vivienne practice her unwavering trust in God to help and provide for her and their entire family. She was truly an inspiration to so very many and I know she will be sorely missed here on earth and welcomed with open arms by her loved ones who have preceded her to heaven. God bless and loving thoughts to all the family
Sonya Ankerholz-Potts
October 20, 2024
Heaven has joyfully welcomed a treasure. Vivienne - a faithful, strong, enduring, patient, joyful, loving, generous servant of the Lord. We were blessed to share a short time in our lives in Haig St, Adelaide. Her hospitality while managing her large, young, beautiful family was an inspiration to this young mum. This beautiful soul will leave a large space in her world. May you as her family know the comfort that only our loving Father can give at such a sad time.
Frances and Neville Spencer
October 20, 2024
For us all, but especially to Arthur, Ben and her beloved family:
may the pangs of missing cherished Viv, be transformed by hopeful trusting in God's Son, just as she did. Come whatever, forever. Her tough tenderness in facing up to Him, continues to inspire.
She so exampled sacrificially living by His Words. While humbly admitting flaws, I was included closely to catch hold of a holy different well being pattern. Her giving-til-it-hurts friendship leaves many indelible marks. Shared care+prayer for our loved ones, both natural & spiritual, was incalculably beneficial.
Truly she 'did not faint' through life's seasons. Fulfilling fighting, finishing & remaining faithful (2 Tim 4:7,8). Anticipate seeing her again in the not too distant!
Helen Byrne
October 20, 2024
Arthur and Viv were regular visitors to our home, as we were to theirs. These were always joyous times full of laughter and fond memories. Viv contributed so much to these times. Viv brought a lightness of spirit, humour and spiritual integrity. Her life and love were truly inspirational. My wife (Sue) and I have been blessed over and over again by this darling woman. We know the depth of her faith in JESUS CHRIST her SAVIOUR and LORD and we know she is NOW enjoying HIS presence and one day, when HE returns, Viv will be with HIM and we will join with her and Arthur and their lovely family. Amen
Paul Roderick
October 20, 2024
In the few years that I knew Viv, she was always kind caring and considerate to all. Arthur and her family were her number 1 priority and she loved them all deeply. She will be missed.
Bernadette Rowlands
October 19, 2024
Throughout my high school years in Australia, Vivienne opened her home and heart to me. I am thankful for her warm hospitality and have been enriched by her example of strong dependence on and deep joy in Jesus her Saviour.
Mark & I offer our love & prayers to her beautiful grieving family.
Anna-Marie Waters
October 19, 2024
Vivienne had a victorious life. Her faith always shone though whatever the circumstances. Vivienne was a wonderfully caring mum and she loved her family deeply. She was an excellent wife and companion for Arthur and in her busy life she always made time for those in spiritual and physical need. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family and especially to Arthur.

Love from Grant, John and Hilary Barnes

Grant Michael Barnes
October 19, 2024
Rest in peace Vivienne, you were a beautiful soul and touched many people. I’m glad that each time I visited my mother I was able to see you again in church were you and your family always made me feel so welcome.
Claire Edgington Marks
October 19, 2024
We were privileged to have Vivienne join Arthur when he visited us in China many years ago, as well as to share lunch with them at their home in England on more than one occasion. Vivienne was a bright and shining light for the Lord and radiated love and joy. Thank you for your example of grace, love and hospitality!
Our love to Arthur, Ben and the family. Darius & Katty Thomson
Darius & Katty Thomson
October 19, 2024
I never had the privilege of meeting Vivienne, I only know her through the many stories I heard of what a wonderful person she was. Devoted to God, her husband, children and grandchildren, kind, caring, loving, creative, hardworking and selfless. I have seen those same qualities passed on to the daughters she leaves behind. My deepest condolences for your loss here on earth but take comfort in knowing that your dearest Wife and Mummy is in heaven with her maker and you will be reunited one day for eternity. I pray your family feels God’s presence; may he heal your grieving hearts and unite you in love. Holy Spirit guide this beautiful family at this difficult time and give them strength and peace as they commemorate Vivienne’s life next week. Much love to each of you. Ange
Angela Sims
October 19, 2024
What a delightful soul to grace the mansions of glory, and what a sad loss to this world for all who knew Vivienne. Our hearts are with you, Arthur and family, as you navigate this next season of life, always clinging to the sure and certain hope that, whilst this parting is but for a season, your joy will be full at your reunion. John 14:1-3.
Bob & Sandy Gregory
Bob Gregory
October 18, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bro Arthur during this time of grief. Our family shares fond memories of Sis Vivienne when both of you came to Singapore and Asia. We have been privileged to serve shoulder by shoulder and always remember her gentle, fervent spirit which will continue to inspire us to love our Lord wholeheartedly.
May the peace of Jesus bring solace to your sorrows.”
Elizabeth , MayLin , Randy
Elizabeth ,May Lin Randy
October 18, 2024
Arthur and family, although we know that Vivienne is rejoicing with her Saviour, it is a sad time for us all. We will always remember Vivienne as a kind, gentle, compassionate, giving person, who always put others first. Be assured of our love and prayers at this time of loss. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Graham and Pam Yoko

RSVP - Afternoon Tea 


You are warmly invited to an afternoon tea in memory of Vivienne. Join us as we gather to share stories and celebrate a life well lived. Your presence would mean a great deal to us.  Please do RSVP by Wednesday, 23rd so that we can cater well for everyone.  


Location
Hungerford Town Hall, High St, RG17 0NF
Date/time
Saturday, October 26th at 16:00
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Remembrance Gift

As a family, we are deeply grateful for the care and support Vivienne received in recent months. We are committed to ensuring the vital work of Prospect Hospice continues, so that others may benefit as we have.
https://www.prospect-hospice.net/your-prospect/donate/

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