Joan C. Rogers

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Joan Rogers Obituary

CLIFTON PARK Joan C. Rogers, 69, passed away August 18, 2006 after a long illness. Joan was born in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Albert and Edna (Black) Collins. The family moved to Bloomfield, N.J., where she graduated from Bloomfield High School. Joan received her B.F.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1958 where she was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority and Sigma Chi Alpha art education honorary. Joan married Raymond M. Rogers of Cooperstown on July 20, 1958. They made their home in Cooperstown where she taught elementary art at Cooperstown Central School. After moving to Clifton Park in 1968, Joan was active in the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School and serving on related committees. Her volunteer work with the Girl Scouts included troop leadership, camp leader, and cookie drive chairperson. Joan joined the staff of the Shenendehowa Public Library in 1982 and retired as library desk clerk in 1998. She is survived by her husband Ray; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Lydia Rogers, Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Hoffman, Boca Raton, Fla.; brother, Jack and wife Joan, Upper Montclair, N.J.; uncle, Robert and wife Nancy Black, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; several nieces, nephews; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 1 at 2 p.m. at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 917 Route 146, Clifton Park with the Rev. Alan Delamater officiating. A reception in the fellowship hall will follow. Burial will be Saturday, September 2 at 11 a.m. in Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan's memory to the Vasculitis Foundation, P.O. Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188-8660. Arrangements are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Cooperstown and Milford.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Rogers

5 Entries

Daniel McColl

September 5, 2006

Ray and Family,

I wish to express my deepest condolences to your family. Joan was one of the brightest stars at the Library. I only wish I could have seen her one more time before I moved to Florida. I still have a cartoon that she gave me one year about Pisces on my birthday.

Kathy Handy

August 29, 2006

Ray,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Joan for several years at the then Shenendehowa Public Library, and it was always a pleasure. She was such a hard worker and applied her designing skills in such a creative way with the library newsletter and brochures. I know I join many, many others who will miss her dearly. I am grateful for the times we enjoyed together.

MARIEANNE PRIMEAU

August 23, 2006

RAY,

WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT JOAN'S PASSING. WE WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH AT THE Y AND AT WENDY'S ON TUESDAY. SHE ALWAYS HAD A GEAT SMILE AND LOVED OUR JOKES AND CONVERSATIONS.

LUCILLE AND MARIEANNE PRIMEAU

Karen Houle

August 23, 2006

Ray,

Bob and I were saddened after seeing the Times Union this morning about Joan, its been a few years since we touched base with you, and we wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you, sincerely. You and Joan took really good care of each other, that's for sure. She was a very beautiful woman, and beautiful person too.

Sincerely, Bob LaVoy & Karen Houle

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Lisa Speidel

August 23, 2006

Ray and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joan. It was always a pleasure to see her at Penney's for her nail appointments. I kept her polish color "Kyoto Pearl" hidden so I always had it for her. She always asked for that color and was very particular in how her nails looked. I will remember Joan as a kind, appreciative woman, who always had something to say that made me smile. Ray, she always talked about what you made her for dinner, and how much she enjoyed what you made.In this hard time, remember the memories you had with Joan, keep her close to your heart, and she will help you through. God Bless.

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