Robert Edward Rogers

Jesus knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. He closed your weary eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine."

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Robert (Bob) Edward Rogers, age 82, of Saint John, peacefully went home to Jesus after a valiant battle with a long illness. On August 24, 1938, he was born to the late Benjamin and Nelly Rogers in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Bob married the love of his life, Lorraine Bernice Wright, on September 5, 1959. They have four children and three grandchildren.

Bob and Lorraine resided in Niagara Falls, Ontario, until 2001. While in Niagara Falls, Bob and Lorraine were members of Niagara Worship Center and enjoyed friends and fellowship as part of a church family. Bob was a member of the Union of Millwrights and Machinist in Ontario.

Bob made friends everywhere he went with the ability to talk with anyone. He would remember a face but remembering a person's name was not his specialty. No matter your gender, if Bob did not recall your name, he would call you "HON"!

He was an ardent lover of dogs. He enjoyed many pets' company over the years, namely, Dana, his beloved Rottweiler, Seeky, an Abyssinia cat, and his present furry companion Orea a Mal-Shi.

Bob will be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends. The most significant part of his heart was saved for his family. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, his children; Starr Flournoy (Timothy Flournoy) of New Jersey, Robert" Bobby" Rogers (Mary Rogers) of Ontario, Dawn O'Donoghue (Glen O'Donoghue) of New Brunswick, and Celeste MacLennan (Marshall MacLennan) of New Brunswick; his grandchildren; Jeremy Hooper, Zachery Lundy-Rogers and the apple of his eye Skylar "Sky" Rogers, as well as several nieces, nephews and his sister, Mary Boyd of Ontario. His brother, Harold Rogers, predeceased him.

God looked around his Garden and found an empty space. Then he looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, lifted you to rest. God's Garden must be beautiful as he ONLY TAKES THE BEST!

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Funeral service and burial will be held in the Spring of 2021.