It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rowena Anna Rogers (nee Quirk) also known as Little Grammie announce her ascent to heaven. Rowena left this earth to become the angel in heaven that she was during her time here on earth. Rowena passed at the age of 98 on February 22nd, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Barbara (David) of Petitcodiac NB and Catherine of Toronto. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Kyle (Joanne), Chad (Holly), and Coralee (Alex). She was a great-grandmother to her five great grandchildren Morgan, Madison, Cole, Rylee and Amy. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth Leroy Rogers, her parents Mary Anna Quirk (nee Mc Mackin), father William Quirk, her four brothers Fred, Lawerence, Gerrard and William as well as her younger sister Theresa. She is survived by her sister Helena Sorg of Maryland USA and her close cousin Marion Dougherty of Moncton NB as well as her many nieces and nephews. She loved to garden, cook and loved a good laugh. She loved her many friends that she made over the years during her time working at Chrysler. Born in Sussex NB and raised in Moncton, she would later make the move to Ontario where she would spend the next 72 years. She was the most warmhearted and giving woman who instilled a strong work ethic and values in her children and grandchildren. She was kind and generous and blessed the lives of all that had the privilege of knowing her. We are truly saddened by her passing but take comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace. Please join us for a requiem mass at St. Mary of the People Catholic Church located at 570 Marion Avenue Oshawa at 10:30 am Monday February 27th. Burial to follow at Thornton Cemetery located at 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation in her name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, a cause that was dear to her heart.
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St. Mary of The People Parish
570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa, ON, CANADA, L1J 3B9
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Monday, 27 Feb 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Thornton Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1200 Thornton Road, North Oshawa, ON, CANADA, L1J 0C9
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