Donald Robert “Don” Rogers
1952-2021
Donald Robert “Don” Rogers – 69,
of Kentville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on
Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.
Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Donald and Julia (Carey)
Rogers. Don began his 50-year career with M.W. Graves Limited and
remained with the company through many mergers and name changes,
retiring from Lassonde Industries. Don enjoyed fishing, working on
cars, and tinkering with just about anything. He especially enjoyed
working in the garage and the company that would drop in. Don was a
friend to many and was always willing to lend a hand where necessary.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived
by his wife, Patricia “Pat” (Mahar); children,
Robert (Tracey) Rogers, Cambridge; Beverly Rogers, Kentville and Brian
Rogers, Waterville; a sister, Helen Connors, New Minas; five
grandchildren, Lanaya (Patrick) Gourley, Julia Rogers, Abigail Rogers,
Dylan Benjamin and Ashley Rogers; one great-granddaughter, Laurel;
several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by a sister, Doris MacDougall; brothers, Allen, Kim and
Roland. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A
private, invitation only funeral service will be held in the White
Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There will be a video webcast of the
funeral available at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. No flowers by
family request and in lieu of donations, please pay it forward in
Don’s memory and help a friend, family member or stranger
with a project or wherever there is a need. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville. For on-line condolences, inquiries and to view
the video webcast, please visit
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Robert Don Rogers 19522021..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia