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Nemec, Rudy Stephen – Peacefully, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Carol (nee Wilson). Loving father of Victor (Angie Williams), and Joe (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Charlie and Julia. Dear son of the late Mary and the late Victor Nemec. Brother to Ed Nemec (Patricia).
He will be missed by many nieces and nephews and neighbours.
Rudy lived his entire life in the Grafton area, working at the Grafton Cannery, Grafton Co-op, and then worked on the family farm where he ran a small dairy farm and worked on many of his tractors and many of his neighbours tractors. A heartfelt thank you to Al Carruthers, Mark and Matt, his good friend Steve and Norm. Also, the family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at the Northumberland Hills Hospital for the exceptional care and support they gave to Rudy in his final days.
A cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Grafton. A celebration of Rudy’s life will take place at a later date and cherished friends and family are welcome to attend. Details to follow.
Donations to the Northumberland Hills Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
So Sorry to hear about Rudy's passing . Condolences to the Nemec Family. Lori and Ken Giroux
To Joe and Vic and family and Ed & Pat and family we extend our deepest condolences Our children Crystal and Tim went through grade school together and they shared many memories Jim & Sharan
For Ed and Pat and the family it is a difficult thing, losing your brother, father, Grandfather. Time does help and the joys and heartaches, ups and downs, come and go thru the years keeping your loved one close to you. Take care of each other.
My sincere condolences to Joe and Victoria on the passing of your dad. He was always so helpful and kind to all.
Sincere condolences to the Nemec family on the passing of Rudy. Anne McLaren and family
Condolences to his family on the loss of Rudy he was an amazing person always a helpful and cheerful. Cherish your memories of him.
To Joe, Vic and Ed and families my deepest sympathies. Rudy had a very special place in your world. He was someone who wasn't afraid to fix anything no matter the condition. He would have a story about the community or an event that was entertaining to listen to. Going to miss those stories. Rest in peace
Very sorry for your loss, at this sad time, it's hard on everyone in the family, when we loose a Father, or Mother, Sister or Brother. And l think everyone knew Rudy in the farming community, he will be greatly missed by many. RIP Rudy.
Robert and I were very sorry about Rudys passing. Our condolences to his family. He was always pleasant and always joking when he would come in to pay his taxes. We always would say spring is here when we would see Rudy out getting his land ready for planting. He was just a wonderful sight. He will be missed by many.
I am sorry to read of Rudy's death. We were grateful that he faithfully and reliably worked our field for years for grand rental payment of a loonie a year. He used no fancy machinery, good old fashioned farming and could repair anything. I loved his standard response when the weather did not co-operate or yields were low. Rudy would shrug his shoulders, spread his hands and say, what undoubtedly all farmers resign themselves to... "What you gonna do"? My sincere sympathies to Joe, Victor, Heather and Angie, Ed and Pat and all the Nemec family
Joe, Victor, Ed and Families. He was an amazing man. friend and neighbour. He would do anything for anyone that needed help. He will be missed. Treasure the memories.
Having lived across the road for 25 years, we have had the opportunity to observe Rudy's remarkable work ethic and dedication to his farm, and to his family. His light was always on at the crack of dawn, and he was on his tractor or cutting wood or working on equipment late into the day. He was an amazing role model to his family. Our condolences to Victor, Angie, Joe, Heather, Charlie & Julia. Greg & Angela Emerson
Dear Family: Rudy was a dear man and One of very few I would consider best friend. He was a great man; He was VERY.. kind, honest, loving, intelligent, wise, sensible and straightforward. He was totally devoted to his family. He always did the honourable thing. He could always be counted on. He will be painfully missed. Every time I see a green or red farm implement, i will think fondly of him. Rest easy my friend.
Condolences to the nemec family from all of us at pine ridge nursery cobourg