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Rod passed away peacefully after an ongoing decline in health. He was surrounded by his loving family during his 3 month stay in hospital. Rod was a founding partner of Hunter Straker a corporate design firm in Toronto and an avid recreational artist for much of his life. Surviving members of his extended family will miss him greatly. Special thanks to the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care Unit and especially to Dr. Mark Azzopardi for their compassionate care of Rod. At his request no memorial service is planned. The family welcomes you to share memories, thoughts and condolences directly or through this website www.MacCoubrey.com.
I am so very sorry to hear of Rod's passing, more so, that I was not able to visit him during his final months. Rod left me a message on my phone in early November, while I was in New York, but never mentioned his health decline - which is not surprising, as Rod was always incredibly stoic. I will miss Rod, dearly. He was my mentor, and an incredible design agency leader, whom I worked hard to model my professional life after. Rod saw my potential, and provided me with the opportunity in 1997 to carry forward and steward Hunter Straker, the design agency he cofounded with David Hunter and Bill Templeton in 1965.To Robyn and Family, Sandra and Family, and Gails Family, I am very sorry for your loss - I know he touched each of your lives in a similar way - we are all greater for having had him in our lives.Today is Rod's Birthday, April 11th - Happy Birthday, Rod. I will miss our regular lunches in Yorkville - especially those we made it out for on your Birthday.Very Best,Mark Jay
When I worked at ultramar Rod would visit me every morning to pick up his copy of the globe and mail , when I started at the bank he would always pop in to visit me on his morning walks he always made my morning brighter. I was away when he passed and just found out. He was such a kind wonderful man I will miss him dearly. My thought are with your family at this time
To Sandra MathewsDear Sandra. So sorry to hear of Rod’s death. We didn’t know each other that well but whenever we met I enjoyed the conversation. It was never about him. He was a true gentleman. I wish you all the best in dealing with difficult times ahead. The sun will still shine. Regards, Ron Bolt
I had the privilege of working with Rod a few years before he retired. A true gentleman. Please accept my condolences, Rod will not be forgotten.
Please accept our condolences on behalf of the Romeos. Rod was a staunch member of the Thursday lunch group for many years and he will be greatly missed.Alistair
I was saddened to read of Rod's passing. He was a good neighbor to Ralph and I on Danforth Road.
I thoroughly enjoyed working for Rod Straker at Hunter Straker. He was a ‘class act’. Thank you.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Rod and his companion, Sandra Matthews, during a river cruise in 2013. A fascinating fellow with a great sense of humour and a font of stories from the ad industry. Many enjoyable dinners with Rod over the course of two weeks. The sort of person you hope you meet on a holiday - but unfortunately,rarely do. My condolences to his family and friends.
We are saddened to hear the passing of such a great gentleman. I was delighted to work for Rod at Hunter Straker and it was a pleasure being associated and a friend and colleague. He always had a great smile and disposition,just made one's day! My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Family,I met this kind gentleman at the Mr Sub where we went for coffee in the mornings. Rod always said hello, read the newspaper and I know he enjoyed his walks along the boardwalk before heading home for the day.My condolences to the family.