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SHERMAN ROGAN Obituary

ROGAN, Sherman J. Of Reading, July 28, 2012 at the age of 93. Husband of Joan M. (Duane) Rogan. Devoted father of Ben Rogan and his wife Rosina of Winchester; Eleana Conway and her husband Michael of Reading; and Shannon Bottari and her husband Louis of Winchester. Cherished brother of Agnes Jackson of Watertown. Loving grandfather of 9; Aidan, Max, Avery and Graham Conway; Ridge and Breyer Rogan; Louis, Rocco, and Reese Bottari. Funeral from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Sanborn St.) READING, on Wednesday, August 1 at 9:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, at 10:30 am. Relatives and friendsare invited to attend. Funeral Home visiting hours are Tuesdayfrom 4-7. Burial in Wood End Cemetery, Reading. In lieu of flowers contributions may be madein Sherman's memory to theSt. Vincent DePaul Society c/o St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867. Sherman was a Veteran of WW II LT. USCG. For information, directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2012.

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August 14, 2012

Joan and family,
Sorry to all on Sherman's passing. He loved Bayview Beach and we all loved watching him enjoy his days with his family. Paul & Fran Jessoe, Dennis

Kevin OMalley

August 1, 2012

Ben, so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this sad time.

July 31, 2012

Joan and family,
Our condolences to all. We will miss seeing Sherman on Bayview
Beach. He always had a smile and was interesting to talk with.

Gene and Rose Gentuso, Dennis

Sally Butler

July 31, 2012

Joan and Family: So sorry to hear about Sherman. I remember him dancing at the St. Agnes Harvest Festival dance just a few months ago. He is home with God now. This should comfort you.

Beth Stroup

July 31, 2012

Dear Joan & family,
My prayers are with you due to the loss of Sherman. I often thought of Sherman loving life on the cape.

Beverly Crowninshield

July 31, 2012

Joan and family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always remember Sherman walking by our home in his bathing suit, beach hat, sandals & a towel around his neck headed for BayView Beach.
With sympathy,
Skip & Bev Crowninshield

Michelle Zablocki

July 31, 2012

Nina:
Joe and I are so sorry for your loss; your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Gloria Durrane

July 31, 2012

My condolences to all the family. May you rely on your fond memories of him to give you the strength and peace to get through this difficult time.

Ann Tyner

July 30, 2012

Mrs. Rogan, Shannon, Nina & Ben,

My family and I have great memories of Mr. Rogan driving by our house on his moped followed by George. He was a wonderful person and we will all miss him. Wishing you strength through this difficult time.
Ann Tyner & Karen LaFauci

David and Mary Montani

July 30, 2012

Dear Joan and Family,

Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Thinking of fond memories on Bayview Beach. I remember him riding his moped to the beach and walking his dog.

With deepest sympathy,
David and Mary Montani & Family

Julie Lees

July 29, 2012

Mrs. Rogan, Ben, Nina, Shannon and families. i am very saddened to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with all of you! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time! We were all blessed by knowing your dad!!

Sonia Beauvais

July 29, 2012

Dear Shannon and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God Bless you all and give you strength through this difficult time. We are praying for you.
Sonia and Michael Beauvais

July 29, 2012

Joan and family,
My condolences to you and family.
Joan, take good care of yourself. I wish I were closer but will be thinking of you all often.
Martha Shufelt.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

July 29, 2012

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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