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Anonymous posted a condolence

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Born 13 July, 1924, the 8th of 12 children to Stuart and Florence Rodgers, original homesteaders to the Charlton/Englehart are of Northern Ontario. In 1946 he married Doris Irene Wood, a daughter of another homesteader in an adjoining township. For the next 5 years, they resided first in Virginia Town, and later in Kirkland Lake employed as a gold miner. With a continuing interest in the farming life into which he was born, the family (now with 2 boys) moved to an underdeveloped farm in the next lot south of the family homestead where he was raised. For several years he continued to work in the mines in Kirkland Lake and during every available opportunity worked at clearing land by the hard work method of cutting the trees, chopping and digging roots of the stumps to create fields. A 3rd son was born in 1953. About 1954 he quit the mine and devoted full time to developing the farm. Using timbers and saw logs sawn into lumber from his father in law's farm, a barn was erected. He purchased 4 registered purebred Holstein heifers as base stock of which would become through careful breeding and knowledgeable animal husbandry, a dairy herd that held regular records in the district of Temiskiming for the milk production per animal unit. The farm continued to grow and prosper under the shared hard work and excellent management of this hard working couple. They continued until finally selling their farming business in 1981. The sale of their farm led to their move to North Bay, ON where our mother passed on to meet her Saviour in 2002, succumbing to cancer after 55 years of married life and true partnership. During their time in North Bay, they carried on a work of making calendars, clocks, and other like items, each containing a verse from the Bible in Spanish, which were then shipped to Chile where their middle son, David, worked as a missionary. In 2004 Dad sold his house in North Bay and moved to Muskoka Haven Rest Home, Port Sydney, ON. Dad continued producing thousands of gospel texts and calendars each year for evangelistic use until age and failing health forced him to give up this work in 2010. As well as the production of missionary support material, they could be found in many of the locations where new Gospel Halls, or Christian homes for the aged were being built or renovated. During all stages of their life together and later by himself when able they laboured in the support of Gospel efforts and in the sustaining of local Testimony of Saints.

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Gerry and Carole Labelle posted a condolence

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Thinking of the family at this time of sorrow. This man is well remembered for his faithfulness and love for God and God's people.

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Elizabeth Rodgers posted a condolence

Saturday, November 17, 2012

My Grandpa was a tall quiet man with big strong hands waiting at the door to give us a hug and tease us with his usual "Hello, boys" welcome. Always with a smile, a chuckle here and there, some necessary teasing and some story to tell in his quiet voice. His happy bubbly little lady always by his side, they were a cute loving couple. It was a warm cozy home, filled with love for one another and their little Chilean crew. Both of them humming or singing as they kept busy and helped each other around the house. Our day would start off with breakfast, then family Bible reading. Then we'd raid the basement where they kept tons of board games and a whole library of books. Skating at the rink near their house was a must, as well as eating "after eight" chocolates and all kinds of nuts. Anything and everything was special since we didn't see each other very often and we enjoyed every minute of it. Sometimes we'd watch the squirrels and listen to Grandpa and Grandma tell about their funny and annoying antics. It was always exciting to explore the trailer with the little kitchen and benches that turned into beds and hear stories about it. Then we'd go to meeting, where I could see they were loved and respected. All my life I've heard from my Dad how God was their number one priority. They always took time to read as a family and passed that on to their sons and their families. I loved hearing stories about the farm, the building of some hall, how this or that assembly started and some crazy antics they put up with from their 3 little angels on the farm. Thanks to Grandpa's old Dodge pickup I love all big Dodge trucks, and I remember him every time I see one. In later years, after the love of his life passed away, he spent many hours making clocks and texts to send to Chile. Of course, he couldn't stand being idle very long. His love for God, his wife and his family never wavered, as well as for his beloved Peanut Butter, which he brought on his trip to Chile in 2002 to have for breakfast every morning. Emails were sent once in a while and he was always very interested in what we were doing with our lives, our studies and how God was working in us. He always had a note of encouragement and love. They are missed, but it is such a joy to think they are in the arms of our Lord and Saviour, where neither loneliness nor sickness can ever touch them again.

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Linda Bowden posted a condolence

Saturday, November 17, 2012

My Dad got a job which required night shifts, so he needed to be sleeping Sunday mornings, and so it was not as convenient for our family to attend the Baptist Church at Thornloe. We were invited to Children's Meetings at the nearby Gospel Hall. Because of that link, we were then invited to attend the Sunday School. Vernon Rodgers was sometimes one of those who picked us kids up. This was our introduction to the Charlton, Ont. Gospel Hall. I think one of his favorite Sunday School chorus's was "The Bird's upon the treetops, sing their song...". I liked it too. He often started the chorus's and could pitch them higher than I could reach. But he could. There was many an invitation to their home. Vernon Rodgers welcomed us in with a smile, and kind words. Doris Rodgers also greeted us with such a warm smile and a ready laugh, and a wonderful meal. There were also sings in their home. I admired him as a successful farmer. He seemed to have the crops in, the hay done up, and the kids got to go swimming as well! On the other hand, we were just starting with our hay, and hardly any time to even see water. I could often see in them a great love and interest for their sons and all who made up their family circle. In the years after their move south, and I was away as well, I saw them only on a rare, wonderful occasion. But always in my heart. They were like landmarks in my life. They will be missed, but we will see them again, because of like faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Michael Da Silva posted a condolence

Friday, November 16, 2012

Michael Da Silva purchased flowers (Rays of Solace Bouquet) Our Deepest Sympathies to the Rodgers Family at this time of sorrow. Much love and our prayers, From the Michael Sr. and Michael Jr. Da Silva Families

In loving memory of

Vernon

2012