Joan M. Rogers

Joan M. Rogers obituary, Colchester, CT

Joan M. Rogers

Joan Rogers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester on Feb. 9, 2026.
Joan M. Rogers, age 83, of Colchester, CT, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born on December 29, 1942, in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Rogers. Joan enjoyed a career as a sole proprietor and later worked at the local vet and elderly assisted living. She often spent her retirement days at the Colchester Library and tending to her plants at home. She also enjoyed physical activity, and one would often see her walking in her neighborhood several miles a day.

Joan leaves behind a daughter, Karen Bissell of NJ, a sister, Elizabeth Lemelin of Plantsville, CT, and several nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by a son, Steven Bissell.

Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. A private memorial service will take place at this time. Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home is entrusted with Joan's arrangements.

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