COSTER, Roderick James Alan (Rod) A loved, devoted, and passionate man, Rod very peacefully slipped away in his wife Irene’s arms at Waikato Hospital on Friday, 25th July 2025, aged 79 years. Loved stepfather and father-in-law to Jason, Patrick & Haley, William, and the late Paul. Treasured Grandad to 11 grandchildren.
Gone far too soon.
A celebration of Rod’s life will be held at the Cambridge Cosmopolitan Club, Burns Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 11:00am. Messages to the Coster family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or shared in Rod’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz.
6 Messages:
Real shock.
Saw Rod almost every week at the club when I was there for snooker.
My involvement with Rod goes back about 15 or possibly more years when his Rosswood business was the preferred business to provide all things necessary for the rowing course and infrastructure at Lake Karapiro for Karapiro Rowing Inc. and Rowing New Zealand.
My deepest sympathies to the family he leaves behind. Rod was a good man.
Me old mate I’m gunna miss getting abused by you mate and yer abusing you as well. Don’t worry I’ll keep your woodshed full for mum. Missing you already uncle daddy. Rest up now mate I’ll look after mum.
Farewell my old mate. We went through a lot together. Thoughts go out to Irene
My most Sincere Condolences to you Irene & Family. It was only a fortnight ago that we saw Rod up at the Cossie Club. I hold very good memories of when you both had the bach at Oamaru Bay and I hope you do also. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sending our Love to you all.
Really sorry to hear this news today. It was a privilege to know Rod for the past 50 odd years and all the things we did together. All the best wishes to the family. Regards. Craig and Rhonda Houston.
He Mai Mai Aroha, condolences
Sad to see your passing Rod, such a loved person in the community and the cozy club. Definitely be missed