Dolores Rogers

DOLORES ROGERS SHELBURNE -- Dolores E. Rogers, 86, passed away on March, 6, 2010 at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington. She was born in New York City on November 6, 1924 to the late Marion DeForest and James Rullis and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. “Rusty,” as her high school friends called her, was a vivacious personality who turned heads with her fiery locks and ready smile. After graduating from Greenwich High School in 1942, she made her career as a bookkeeper. She married the late Frank Rogers in 1944 and they settled in Riverside, CT to raise their family. The true focus of her life was her daughters and her grandchildren who loved to spend time with “Nan.” In 2000, Dolores moved to the Terraces in Shelburne VT, where she is remembered as an avid bingo player, crossword puzzle expert and all-around warm and caring friend. Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Frank and her daughter, Karen Rogers. She is survived by her daughters Sharon Peckham and husband Milton of South Norwalk, CT and Shelly Robbie and husband Douglas of Shelburne, VT. She also is survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family especially wishes to thank the staff of Birchwood Terrace Healthcare for their warmth and compassion while Dolores was in their care. No services are planned. A private, family remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Dolores may be made to the Shelburne Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 254, Shelburne, VT 05482. The family is being assisted by Direct Cremation Services of the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Essex Jct., VT. Memories and online condolences may be shared at www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.