Roderick D. McArdle, age 75, of Norton, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Brenda H. (Shulman) McArdle, to whom he was wed for fifty-five years.
Born in Boston, MA on April 17, 1951, he was a loving son of the late Lottie (McNeil) McArdle.
Rod grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston and was a graduate of Charlestown High School. He had made his home in Norton for the past forty years and previously resided in Easton.
Mr. McArdle was employed as an electrician for the Telephone Company. Following a hardworking career that spanned thirty-three years, he retired when the company operated under the name of Verizon. He also worked for ten years at the Home Depot in Mansfield.
Rod’s favorite times were those spent with his family, especially with the grandchildren and trips taken to Aruba with his wife Brenda. He enjoyed engaging in projects around the home and in his yard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted sons, Roderick D. McArdle, Jr. and his wife Sophanny of Natick and Shaun M. McArdle and his wife Sarah McGregor of Bow, New Hampshire. He was the cherished and proud grandfather of Elijah, Liam, Teagan and Tobias. He was the dear brother of the late William McArdle and Virginia Shain.
Services and burial will be private and visiting hours are omitted.
Those wishing may remember Roderick with a donation in his memory made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp Street, Norton.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com