Shirley B. Rogers 94, died Thursday morning October 1, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born February 13, 1926 in Brandon, VT the daughter of Warren and Laura Belle (Knapp) Blair. On November 3, 1945 she married George "Junior" W. Rogers in Fort Ann, NY.
She was a school teacher for many years having started teaching at a 1 room school house in West Castleton, then at the Hydeville School, Castleton Elementary, Caverly Child Care Center in Pittsford and retired from the Brandon Training School.
She enjoyed knitting, flowers, volunteering at both RRMC and Castleton Heath Associates, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association as well as Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 in Fair Haven.
Shirley is survived by her children, Butch Rogers of Castleton, Sue Hill and husband Jim of St. Albans, and Karen Benjamin and husband Jeff of Whitehall NY. Her grandchildren, Penny Billado and husband Bryon of Castleton, Michelle Steiner of Kodiak AK, Jessie Sue Milo of Massachusetts, Tim Rogers and wife Dainyell of Poultney, Blair Milo of St. Albans, Maggie Tracy and husband Toran of Queensbury NY. Her great-grandchildren, Emily C. Billado of Amherst MA, Jiy-Taylor & Jazzlyn Rogers both of Poultney, Danielle Steiner, Christopher Steinner and wife Brittney. Great-Great Grandchildren Hayden, Violet, Chloe, Isabelle, Gabrielle and Lillian. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also survived by the Brown family, whom she was very close to for many years: Charlie Brown, Jay Brown, Darlene Erwin, Ruth Kent & their families.
She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband, her son George "Tim" Edward Rogers, her siblings, Warren "Bud" Rogers, Millie Philbrick, Kay Hibbard, Lillian Row, Betty Rogers, and Laura Blair, and her daughter-in-law Joyce Rogers
Visiting hours for family and friends will be held on Wednesday October 7, 2020 at the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc., Located at 1939 Main Street, Castleton, VT 05735 from 4-6 P.M. please wear a mask for Covid -19 restrictions.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday October 8, 2020 11am at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Noble will officiate. There is limited seating due to Covid -19 restrictions.