James Anthony Rogers

WINSLOW – James Anthony Rogers, 91, left this world for a better place with God on December 2, 2024, after a short stay at Maine General Hospital in Augusta, with his wife and family by his side.

He was born June 29, 1933, the son of and 13th child of Alma Buteau Rogers and Robert Rogers. He grew up in the Waterville area and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1952.

James served four years in the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Post 5 of the American Legion and served as Commander in 1996. He was a communicant of St John’s Church for many years.

During his working career, James worked as a plumber for Houles Plumbing both before and after retiring from the former Scott Paper Co. Mill as a Mill Wright. He also served as a Union Rep and briefly represented the Machinists Union.

Jimmy loved his family, and really enjoyed the get-togethers at his sister Lorraine’s “Lot” on Webber Pond, as well as the yearly family reunions. In his younger years he had an impressive garden and a passion for tomatoes. He will be remembered by many family members for his Donald Duck impression, his singing voice, and his enjoyment for watching football, both college and pro.

James was predeceased by his parents, his baby daughter Amy Jo, and his brothers and sisters, 12 in all. Brothers, Robert and wife Eva, Charlie and wife Helen, Wilson and wife Bertice, David and wife Inez, Paul and wife Beverly, and a baby brother Philip. Sisters, Anita and husband Edgar Levassour, Patricia and husband Arthur Julia, Loraine and husband Roger Overlock, Laura and husband Arthur Hendsbee, Margerie and husband Bobby Penny, Pricilla and husband Joseph Munster.

He was also predeceased by sister-in-law Carol Fowler and husband Floyd, brother-in-law Alan Mathieu and wife Claire, and son-in-law David Wiley.

James is survived by his loving wife Pauline with whom he had just celebrated 67 years of marriage; his son Brian and wife Laurie, daughters Lisa Wiley, Bethany Morse and a very special son in law, Dennis Morse; as well as his grandchildren Kristen Philippe and husband Brian, Lynzi Rogers, Erin Rogers and fiancé Ramon Davila, Adam Morse and partner Britany Parent, Cassidy Morse and partner Maverick McLanahan; great-grandchildren, Maecie and fiancé Derek, Brandon, Luca, Roman, Ian, Charlie, Gracie, and Jack; great-great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Jameson, Logan, and a yet to be named girl on the way. He is also survived by his special friends Donna and Ernie Paradis, with whom they took many treasured trips, as well as Claude and Camilla Giguere.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the doctors & nurses at Maine General Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville on Thursday, December 12, at 10 a.m., followed by light refreshments at the same location.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to a dementia organization of your choice.