Paul Dexter Rogers
1936-2019
Paul Dexter Rogers – 82, of Northville, Kings County, passed
away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 30, 2019
at home. Born in Northville, Kings County, he was the eldest son of
the late Dexter and Jennie (Harris) Rogers. Paul had been employed for
over 34 years as a poultry technician with the Kentville Research
Station, from where he retired. He was a long-standing member of the
Kentville United Baptist Church. He was a member of the Dukes of Kent
Barbershop Chorus (SPEBSQSA) and the War Surplus Gang. He was an avid
outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was a member of the
Kings County Wildlife Association and upon his retirement, spent some
time working as a Nuisance Wildlife Officer. Paul was well-known for
his chicken barbecues, travelling throughout the province catering
many events. An accomplished woodworker and carver, Paul created many
items from the rough lumber through to the finished product. He also
loved flower and vegetable gardening as well as square dancing with
his wife, Sylvia. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,
Sylvia (Burgher); children, Mark (Leslie Campbell), Kentville; Sherry
(Wayne) Bonderud, Calgary and Shelley Rogers (Rosanne Balsom),
Cochrane, Alberta; two sisters, Anne (Eric) Bezanson, Dartmouth; Nancy
(Lorris) Keizer, Antigonish; a brother, Mike (Darlene) Rogers, Brule;
a brother-in-law, Evans Gillis, Pugwash; four grandchildren, Logan
Acker, Calgary; Dustin Acker (Evelyn Helie), Montreal; Devan Rogers
(Ali Kearnes), Sackville; Caitlin Rogers (Stephen Mirfin), Cambridge;
a granddaughter-in-law, Charlotte “Charlie” Peak, Halifax; a
great grandson, Cedar Rogers, Halifax; many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by an infant son, Grant; a sister, Cora Gillis. Visitation
will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in the White Family
Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception,
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in the Kentville
United Baptist Church, Reverend Doctor David Bielby officiating.
Burial will take place at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery,
Lakeville, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley
Regional Hospital – Carey-Me Program (Supporting Palliative Care in
the home), the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses or the
charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville, Nova
Scotia.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia