1941 - 2025
Visitation
January 25, 202511-1PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
January 25, 202511-1PM
Dolan Funeral Home
Charles Francis Rogers, 83, of Tyngsboro,Ā MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 after a long hospital stay. Born in Northampton, MA, Chuck was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Evans) Rogers.
Chuck grew up on the family farm in Leverett, MA. He graduated with the class of 1959 from Amherst High School then proudly served his country as a flight navigator in the United States Navy. Chuck continued his education at Northeastern University.
Chuck built a successful career in technology, working at Honeywell in Billerica, MA for 31 years and ultimately retiring from Kronos in Chelmsford, MA.
Chuck was a man of many passions. Through the years, he particularly enjoyed camping, skiing, softball, volleyball, golfing, bowling, managing leagues and organizing yearly tournament trips. He was known for his gift as a master of ceremonies. An avid gardener, he was proud of hisĀ bountiful vegetable garden and flower beds. Chuck loved entertaining and found his greatest joy in spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving daughters and their spouses: Elise and Winston Burgess of Westborough, MA and Pamela and Paul Fosella of Huntington, NY; his step-son Todd Hadley of Gloucester, MA; and his cherished grandchildren: Kate Wootton and her wife Kerrie, Anna River Burgess, and Paul Fosella Jr. and his fiancee Chelsea Taranovich. Chuck also leaves behind his dear sisters: Theresa Chabot of Rockport, MA, Beatrice Clark of Amherst, MA, and Cindy Plisko of South Deerfield, MA; his sweetheart Beverley Kneeland of Nashua, NH; and many treasured nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours for Charles will be heldĀ on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 11AM to 1PMĀ at Dolan Funeral Home,Ā 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME (978)-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Kathryn L. Gallison
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I knew Charles as Uncle Chuck who was father to my cousins, Elise and Pam. I shall remember him fondly and wish to express my condolences to all who knew him as family and friend.
Sincerely, Kathy (Pruyne) Gallison
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James Hadley
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Chuck was awesome and will be missed by all who knew him
World lost a light in the dark
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Ed & Natalie Lemberg
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Deepest sympathy and prayers to Chuck’s family and friends during this very sad time. He will be missed by all who knew him .
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Barbara Heller
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I know Chuck Rogers only through Pam, a most amazing, loving and compassionate woman. He must have been a special man to have fathered her. May his name be for a blessing.
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Roger Theriault
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Chuck was a long-time bowling buddy and a friend. He was a fine and decent man, and I’ll miss him.
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Todd Hadley
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Charles F Rogers.
He was everything a father should be, and more. I was not born into this world as his son. But he treated me as so. He was there for me every step of the way. Thanks to him, and my mother, I was able to go to college. throughout my life, he was there for me. I am lucky to say that I had him in my life. I love you, and I miss you.
God bless you, God bless all the rest of us.
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Lee Dungan
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Chuck was my friend. We worked together at Honeywell in Brighton and Billerica, Massachusetts and Fresenius Medical Care in Lexington, Massachusetts for over thirty years. In our spare time, we Golfed. Bowled, played Softball, Volleyball and shot Pool together and he loved the competition and ābragging rightsā. He left the World a better place and I will miss him so much.
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Paul Hadley
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Chuck welcomed my brothers and I into his family accepting our different personalities.
He already had two fantastic daughters. Elise intelligent and athletic and Pam intelligent and a more of a free spirit.
Chuck introduced my brothers and I to camping, skiing, sailing and the only man patient enough to go golfing with me, more than once.
He was good to my brothers and I being patient, very patient, and accepting us for who we were.
That’s the man I remember, always willing to give and asking nothing in return.
I am proud to have known him and to value the memories he provided.
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Marylou Shea Wade
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I met Chuck in 1967 when I moved into a mobile home park in Peabody Ma where he was also living. We kept in touch occasionally and reminisced about our great times as young parents and home owners. Although I haven’t seen him for a few years I will miss him. RIP my friend!
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Tom Versoi
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I had the pleasure of working with Chuck at Honeywell many years ago and then having him reenter my life briefly as Bev Kneelandās friend and accomplice. Chuck was a wonderful person, both at work and in private. His kindness, warmth, and dedication were evident in everything he did. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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