Melville (Mel) Gordon Rogers
November 14, 1940 – February 1, 2022
ROGERS, Melville Gordon
Age 81 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2022, at the QE11 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mel was born on November 14, 1940, in Truro, N.S. to the late Melville Sr. and Clara Rogers and moved to Fairview at age five. He worked as a light equipment operator at HRM Works Department for 29 ½ years. He was property manager at Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church in Dartmouth till bad health. He was a member of Young at Heart Seniors Club, loved playing cards, crib, and darts. His favorite hobby was going hunting in Londonderry with his pals Arthur and Mark. He was loved by the students and staff of Harborview Elementary and John Martin Junior High School, famous for his homemade biscuits and pencil sharpening. All tasks were done with pleasure and a smile on his face. His huge heart and gentle manner will be missed and loved by everyone who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Paulette ( ne Branch/Glasgow), of 31 years, his step-daughters, Trina and Jenine Glasgow, his “adapted “ daughter, Joanne Dooley, 5 grandchildren, Johnathon, Mark, Raylene, Brandon and Jamal (Adrianne), 2 great-grandchildren, Izaiah and Zariyah. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Shunamon and many nieces and nephews, as well as sister-in-law, Colleen (Rod) Cameron, Airdaire, Alberta. Mel was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Williams and sisters Madeline, Donna, Cheryl, and Mel’s twin sister, Marilyn in infancy . Cremation has already taken place. Due to covid, a celebration of life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 11 am, Holy Trinity Emmanual Church, Dartmouth, for family only. Others wishing to take part can do so by Zoom. Check Holy Trinity Emmanuel Face book Page for the link.
The family would like to thank the nurses of 7.3 QE11, who all went out of your way to make Mel comfortable
Heather you have been a wonderful help looking after Melville, Thank You so very much.
Also we would like to thank the VON who came here 3 times a week and also the Bay Shore girls for your part in helping him bath 3 times a week
Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church .30 Alfred St Dartmouth, N.S. B3A4E9
SERVICES
Celebration of Life Service
Thursday, February 10, 2022
11:00 AM
Holy Trinity Emmanual Church
30 Alfred Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4E9
Due to covid, a celebration of life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 11 am, Holy Trinity Emmanual Church, Dartmouth, for family only. Others wishing to take part can do so by Zoom. Check Holy Trinity Emmanuel Face book Page for the link.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Melville Mel Gordon Rogers November 14 1940 February 1 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia