Arthur J. Roderick, 44, of Derry died Tuesday September 16, 2003 at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry following a brief illness. Mr. Roderick was born in Somerville, MA, on December 16, 1958, the son of the late Arthur and Sally (Ferrira) Roderick. He had resided in Derry for the past eight years, formerly living in Everett, MA, and Revere, MA. He attended schools in Melrose, MA. He worked as a self employed automotive mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and had recently taken up painting.
He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Roderick and her fiancé Frank Motard of Nashua, two brothers, Robert Roderick and his wife Doreen of Portsmouth, Randolph Roderick and his wife Nancy of Derry, also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Sunday September 21st from 1 - 5pm at 10A Boyd Rd., Derry. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements.