Obituary of Beulah Rodgers
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Beulah Juanita Rodgers, age 98, wife of the late Harold Rodgers, of Upham, NB, which occurred at the Sussex Health Centre, on November 11, 2015. Born in Upham, NB, on September 28, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Caroline (Steele) Sherwood.
Beulah was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Upham where she was involved with ACW. She loved to knit, write in her daily journals, and prepare meals for her family. Beulah loved to have company at her home, and would always have the teapot on and could make up a full course meal in a matter of minutes. She took great pride in being there for her family; always remembering birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
Beulah is survived by her children: Bill Rodgers of Norton, NB, Carol Smith of Saint John, NB, Sharon Greig (Ian) of Smithville, ON, Bruce Rodgers (Paula) of New Glasgow, NS and Gail Rodgers of Norton, NB; daughter-in-law Susan Demiline; sister Gladys Howard; sisters-in-law Lillian Mitchell and Joy Sherwood; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Beulah was predeceased by her son Gerald Rodgers; brothers: Leonard, Arnold, Sterling and Frederick; sisters Lena Bustin and Josephine Donaldson; and daughter-in-law Connie Rodgers.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main St., Hampton, NB. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 12 to 2 pm with the funeral service at 2:00 pm all from St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Upham, NB, with Archdeacon Robert Marsh officiating. Interment will take place at St. Barnabas Cemetery, Barnesville, NB.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com