Parcourez la nécrologie de Reuben Rogers Friday March 31st 2023 résidant dans la province T-N pour le détail des funérailles
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Reuben Sylvester Rogers of Creston South announces his passing on March 31, 2023 at the age of 76.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his loving wife, Violet, of 48 years; his son, Jeff (Danielle); daughter, Melissa (Tim); grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon and Mason; sister, Carrie; brother, Gerald (Donna); sisters-in-law, Mary (Harold), Susan (Frazer), Jean (Adrian) and Heather (Elvis); brothers-in-law, Eric (Betty), Gordon (Sharon), Calvin, Harvey and Fred; as well as a large circle of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Reuben was predeceased by his parents, Frederick & Edna Rogers; step-mother, Beulah Rogers; sister and brother-in-law, Eileen & William Emberley; brother-in-law, Roland Stuckless; niece, Winnie Bell Emberley; parents-in-law, Albert & Margaret Hillier and best friend, Ross Mayo.
Reuben was a kind and caring man and a blessing to his family, friends and all who knew him. Reuben worked for many years as a welder at the Marystown Shipyard and later as an Assistant Welding Instructor at College of the North Atlantic. Reuben was known for his enjoyment of the great outdoors, especially fishing and berry picking. In his earlier life, he enjoyed participating in softball games, hockey and running in many races, including the Boston and New York Marathons. In later years he learned to play the guitar, the harmonica, and accordion. Over the years, he also volunteered with St. Michael’s church, the fire department, Search & Rescue and other organizations in the area.
A special thank you to the RCMP and Burin Peninsula Ground Search & Rescue for their efficiency, care and understanding during this very difficult time.
In honoring Reuben’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
The Rogers Family will be accepting visitors at Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South on
Thursday, April 6
10am – 12noon
2pm – 4pm
7pm – 9pm
Funeral Service will be held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Creston South on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at 2pm. Inurnment will follow at St. Michael’s Anglican Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Reuben’s memory may be made to St. Michael’s Church or Burin Peninsula Ground Search & Rescue.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Reuben Rogers Friday March 31st 2023 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.