The family of Michael Peter Rogers is saddened to announce his passing on April 26, 2020 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years Betty. Loving father of Jamie (Nancy), and Will (Kelly). Cherished grandfather to Briana (Alex), Hanessy, Rachel, Abigail, Josh (Chelsea) and Cole. Great grandfather to Bentley, Quinn and Rustin. Also survived by his brother Laurence and family and his two sisters Fiona and Aithne and families all of Scotland.
Michael was born in Inverurie Aberdeen Scotland. At the age of 17 he headed to Australia where he worked for some big sheep ranchers, learning how to shear. (Apparently still holds the record for sheep shearing at the Ontario Agricultural College). After a couple years he returned to Scotland, and then set his sights on Canada. He got passage on a ship to Canada by caring for some horses on the journey. Once he arrived he had a few jobs, travelled across Canada and then decided he needed to get an education. He attended Guelph University where he met his soulmate Betty. After graduation they married and eventually settled in the Goderich area. They were both very involved within the community. Attending St. Georges Anglican Parish in Goderich. Mike helped resurrect the Maitland Air Squadron in Goderich and also was a two time president of the Rotary and lifelong member.
He was able to convince Betty to buy a farm property outside of town. They hosted many social events through the years at the farm. Mike loved animals, got a few calves on the farm, and then decided to get into the sheep industry.
Mike was well known in the agricultural community for his many years of working at Farm Credit Corporation. Even today, farmers in the area remember Mike Rogers as the man who gave them their first mtg to buy their farms. He retired at the age of 55 and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest. He was on the board for West Wawanosh for years as well.
To share a few words from his granddaughters- Grampa was the happiest person they ever met. He always had a smile on his face and simply loved life. He taught us to look at life with a positive attitude, always be happy and not to dwell on the things we cannot change. He’s always been a role model. He had life figured out. Grampa you have left your mark here and have touched so many souls.
We will all miss you very much but know you are now at peace and happy to be united with the love of your life.
Until we meet again, much love.
A celebration of life will follow at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to AMGH Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Shared by Evie Shand
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Larry & Jane Boyd
Jamie & Will
We were very saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Thinking of you at this difficult time 🙏
Paul Reeds
When I began work for Farm Credit Corporation in the 1980’s in western Ontario Mike was established in the FCC Goodrich office. Despite working full time, being a busy husband and father and running his farm he also took the time to help the “new kid”. During the challenging times in farming in the 1980’s he was a calm voice of patients and reason. I looked up to him then, and still do. Rest easy Mike.
….Paul Reeds
Donna Crawford
Jamie, Will and families, sorry to hear about Mike, he was an admirable man, well respected in the community.
Treasure your memories.
Donna & Bill Crawford
Jim and Patricia Martin
Dear Jamie and Will: We have many fond memories of Mike and Betty. Mike was always the gentleman. He was thoughtful, kind, still interested in other’s welfare. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Pat Johnston
Jamie and family
We were very saddened to read of your Dad’s/Grandpa’s passing, thinking of you at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories that you have of him.
Pat and Bob
George & Dolores Negraiff
Our deepest sympathy to James & Nancy, Will & Kelly and families on the loss of Mike. He was a great person and a dear friend for many years. We will miss him.
Stewart Steenstra
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. Stu & Pat Steenstra
Evie Shand
Dear Jamie and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I had the pleasure of meeting him and your Mom when my band (The Irish Cowboys) went into Goderich Place to entertain the residents last year on Rabby Burns Day. Your Dad was all dressed up in his beautiful kilt and we had a photo taken of the band and your parents. He was such a lovely gentleman and your mother was a beautiful lady. It was easy to see how much they loved each other. Please accept my most sincere condolences at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Evie Shand
Diana Glousher
Your Dad’s smile was infectious he was always possitive . Hold on to your memories as they fill our hearts with love xo Di n Randy
Herb and Sherry Marshall
Our sincerest condolences to all of the family. We will miss Michael’s always cheerful visits to our place. Such a gentleman! With fondness. Herb and Sherry M
Scott and Joanne Kernighan
James, Nancy, Will, Kelly and kids.
Amazing tribute to your dad, captured him very well. Mike was such a great man and we know how much you will miss him. Thinking of you all during this time and extending our sympathy to you all.
Scott and Joanne Kernighan
Jo-Anne Homan
Jamie and family, what a wonderful written memorial of your dad. We believe as you do that he is now at peace and happy to be with his best friend and love of his life Betty. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
John Banter
The Goderich, Colborne community has lost one of its best, Mike was a gentleman, a fine Rotarian,former director of the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, and just an all round happy family man. Laurie and I were privileged to attend many Rotary functions at the farm, Betty and Mike were gracious hosts.May they both reunite and be together for eternity. John and Laurie Banter
Larry Rosevear
To Jamie and Will and your families our sincere condolences in Mike’s passing. I knew him really well when we were both with Farm Credit Corporation. From 1970 to 1973 I was his District Supervisor located in Walkerton. When you both were very young I was at your house in Goderich several times for lunch when I was making my every other week visit to the Goderich office. I was also instrumental in recommending to the Branch Office in Toronto that the farm could be purchased. FCC frowned on staff owning a farm at that time. I farmed north of Walkerton until 1973 when I took an offered move to Head Office in Ottawa and then to Edmonton in 1976. I left FCC in 1978 and established an agri appraisal and consulting business in London. My wife Helen and I were at Mike’s retirement party in Holmesville. Shortly after that Mike did some contract appraisal work for me. Occasionally when in the area I would drop in to the farm for a visit with Mike and your Mother. I did not know that she had passed on until reading your Dad’s obituary. Mike was a conscientious worker and I always enjoyed our times together over the years. I know you will miss him.
Larry Rosevear, RR#5 (Kilworth) Ontario.
Mark Crawford
My deepest condolences to Jamie and Will and your families. Mike embodied all the qualities of a great man and I will always remember his terrific smile. RIP Mike. The Crawford’s
Gwen Johnston
Our sincere condolences to your families on the loss of your father. Take comfort in the fact that he is reunited with Betty, and many others gone before. I am sure a glass is being raised to welcome him to his eternal home by my parents, George and Madelon Yeats who had many connections, in Scotland and Canada with Mike and Betty.
Ken and Gwen Johnston
Jane & Mike Smith / Erzek
Our Deepest condolences to the entire family, he was a wonderful man and he will be remembered by many ❤️
Deb Shewfelt
My sympathy to the Rogers family. Mike was a very nice person and always had such a nice way about him.
Jim Mulhern
My condolence to Mike’s family.
Jim
Connie Tasker
So sorry to here that Mike has passed. I met Mike when he and Betty moved into Goderich Place and got to know him pretty well. I volunteer there and Mike would come to entertainment and we would sing together and have lovely chats! Rest in Peace Mike , I know your soul will be contented now that you have rejoined Betty for eternity!
Ralph & Smith
We were sorry to see the passing of Mike. We have know him and Betty for a number of years through St Georges Church. They moved to Goderich Place where we live and when Betty died we encouraged Mike to join the book club. We enjoyed his chatting with us and we shared various books that we and he read. We send our sympathy to the family.
Ken & Sylvia McGee
To Jamie, Will, your wives and all of your family members here in Canada and in Scotland
.Both of us feel that we have lost a great and true friend.It is also a sad loss to the Goderich Rotary Club that he had been so active in and loved every minute of his involvement. Anyone who had contact with Mike will say the same thing. A true gentleman, with never a bad word to say. He loved farming, maple syrup producing, hosting parties and just meeting people of all kinds. He and Betty will now be in a very special, well deserved place.
Ken & Sylvia McGee
Irene Gordon
Dear Mike, may you rest in peace together again with your lovely wife Betty. You were so welcoming to John and I when we began our retirement life here in Goderich; as we continued our spiritual journey at St. George’s and supporting John when he became a member of the Goderich Rotary Club. Thank you Mike, you will be remembered and missed.