Charlton
Barbara J. (Pope) Rogers, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family and close friend.
She leaves her beloved husband of 65 years, Paul E. Rogers, and their children; Daniel J. Rogers and his wife Justine of Millbury; Barry A. Rogers and his wife Carolyn of South Euclid, Ohio; Cynthia J. Rogers of Charlton; and Betsy R. Landry and her husband Richard of Charlton; 7 cherished grandchildren: Jill Van Buskirk and her husband Mark; Catherine and Kelly Rogers; Kathleen and Margaret Landry; Julianna and Isabella Rogers; 3 precious great grandchildren, Hannah, Claire and Olivia Van Buskirk; and a special friend, Cathy Dykstra.
Barbara was born in Medford, the daughter of the late Harold D. and Bessie (Munro) Pope and has lived in Charlton for 58 years. She was a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.
Barbara and Paul have owned Stonehedge Gardens in Charlton for nearly 50 years. She loved her family, and enjoyed friendships she developed with her customers.
Calling Hours for Barbara will be Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 5-7PM and Monday, May 9, 2016 from 10AM-12 (Noon) at the ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd.
A Funeral Service will be Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:30PM at the Oxford First Baptist Church, 693 Main St. North Oxford. Burial will be at a later date in West Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Visiting Nurses of Southern Worcester County,P.O. Box 368, Webster, MA. 01570; The Worcester County Horticultural Society, c/o Tower Hill Botanical Garden, 11 French Rd., P.O. Box 598, Boylston, MA. 01505-0598; or the Oxford First Baptist Church, 693 Main St., North Oxford, MA. 01537.