John Weldon "Jake" ROGERS

ROGERS, "Jake" John Weldon - Died peacefully April 14, 2015. Husband of late Sheilah Rogers (nee Semple), father of Kelly Mistruzzi (John) and John McRogers (Jo-Ann). Loving Papa to Luke (Rebecca), Nika (Steven), Jesse, Jack and Jerri. Great-Papa to Henry Finn Mistruzzi. Son of Geraldine and Weldon Rogers, survived by his sister Joan Sorokan (Steve). Graduate of Port Credit High School (awarded a gold watch for not missing a day of school until grade ten), part of the wonderful T55 gang at University of Toronto, eventually earning his Masters of Education. Jake's own journey as an Educator started in the gym, progressed to Curriculum Consultant, included many summers heading the Principals' Course and culminated as Provincial Attendance Counsellor. He thrived in all these roles but always felt the best years were those he spent with students and the thousands of athletes he coached in every sport going. Jake married his OAO in '57 and family life on Overbank was established. Together they made dear friends on every step of their journey: Don Mills, Oregon, Stratford, New Hamburg, Sanlan, as well as, in their travels. Jake continued to win hearts right down the stretch, at Amica and recently at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. There once was a teacher, friend and Dad Everyone who knew him was glad Though his day is done The man was fun And that's why this news ain't so sad. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 26th at Hart House, U of T, Debates Room, beginning at 1 p.m. Bring your limerick! If desired, donations in memory of Jake may be made to Parkinson Society Canada or Right to Play Canada. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com