Rodaidh Ailig Ruairidh

Roderick (Roddie) John MacInnis was born on November 29, 1910, in Kingsville, Nova Scotia. Roddie married Margaret Catherine MacIntyre and spent his life in Kingsville, where he became a remarkable Gaelic singer and bearer of local traditions.

Known for his enthusiasm and love of music, Roddie had an exceptional memory for older local Gaelic songs, many of which are now considered rare. A warm and light-hearted man, he would often greet visitors with a cheerful call to sing even before they had stepped through the door.

Roddie frequently sang songs composed by his uncle, Donald, and carried forward the musical legacy of his family. His great-grandfather, Donald, and second great-grandfather, John the Pioneer MacInnis, emigrated from Moidart, Scotland, to Creignish.

Roddie passed away on May 24, 2005 at the age of 94. He is remembered as a fine singer, comical, kind, and deeply connected to his Gaelic heritage.

Information coming from Cuir is Buain: pages 512-521

In the spreadsheet it says “Roddy” but the book says “Roddie”

Roderick (Roddie) John MacInnis was born on November 29, 1910 in Kingsville, N.S. Died May 24, 2005 in Kingsville. Roddie was 94 when he passed.Family of Roddie: Born to Alexander MacInnis (son of Roary, son of Donald, son of John (pioneer)) and Julia Belle Chisholm (daughter of Allan CHisholm and Margaret Gillis). Alexander was born on March 19, 1872 in Kingsville and died in September of 1954. Julia was born on July 23, 1884 in Judique and died on October 16, 1976 in Kingsville. Both are buried at St. Mary of the Angels. Together they had 6 children:Mary MacInnis (August 29, 1906 - June 29, 1999). She never married, but moved to Boston in 1929 where she worked as a housekeeper for 55 years. She later retired back to Kingsville in 1987, living with her brother Roddie until she died. She is also buried at St. Mary of the Angels.Margaret MacInnis (born - 1909) in Kingsville.Catherine MacInnis (July 15, 1913 - November 1982). She was born in Kingsville but died in Glendale. She married Rannie MacEachern, who was born in Glendale. Catherine is buried at St. Mary of the Angels.Mary Flora MacInnis (born 1915) in Kingsville.Allan Joseph MacInnis (August 2, 1917) was born in Kingsville. Allan also died in Kingsville, but no death date is listed. He married Teresa Ceretti from P.E.I. in Hamilton, Ontario. Teresa has also passed. They had 3 children together: Laurie, Kenneth, and Donna.Roderick (Roddie) John MacInnis (born 1910) in Kingsville.Roddie married Margaret Catherine MacIntyre on August 24, 1952 in West Bay Road, N.S..Margaret was the daughter of Dan L. MacIntyre and Mary Jane MacDonald. She was born on October 2, 1914 in Princeville and died on May 28, 1996 in Kingsville. Margaret was buried at St. Mary of the Angels.Roddie became a remarkable Gaelic singer. He often remembered numerous older local Gaelic songs. The Glendale Gaelic & Historical Society has noted that many of which are rare today. Roddie also had a memory Gaelic lore.Together Roddie and Margaet had 5 children:Donald (Donnie) Gerard MacInnis (born 1950) in Inverness, N.S.Alexander MacInnis (born 1955). Married to Peggy Ann MacDonald (daughter of Margaret V. MacLellan and Donald Allan MacDonald) on May 23, 1994. Alexander and Peggy live in Halifax.Robert (Bobby) Joseph MacInnis (born 1957 - March 4, 1998), died in Dartmouth.Linda Marie MacInnis (born 1959) in Sydney.Mary Isabel MacInnis (born 1961), she lives at home with Roddie.Additional familial info:Roary MacInnis was born in Maple Brook in 1816 and died in Kingsville. He married Mary MacVarish in Princeville. She was born in 1838 In either Maple Brook or Scotland and died in Kingsville. Together they had 5 children.

Roddie Alex MacInnis was born and raised in Kinsgville. He was an excellent and enthusiastic singer. He was so fond of singing that he would call out to us to sing a song while we were still just coming in through the door. He often sang songs composed by his uncle, Donald.

Rugadh Rodaidh Ailig Ruairidh Dhòmhnaill Iain ann am Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh far a robh e `na thuathanach fad a shaoghail. `S ann à Mùideart a thànaig a chuideachd. `S e òranaiche beothail, togarrach a bh’ ann an Rodaidh. `Na fhìor dheagh fhear an taighe, bha e-fhéin cho déidheil air gabhail nan òran am measg cuideachd, cha bu mhór nach biodh e 'g éigheachd, “Gabh òran!” gun sinn-ne ach leth-chas astaigh air dorust a’ phoirde. Bu mhath leis òrain a ghabahil a bha `gan dèanadh aig bràthair athar, Dòmhnall Ruairidh.