"Silence is golden." |
| Dorothy E. (Chaput) Rogers, age 70, died peacefully at her home on April 4, 2008, after a long fight with cancer.
She was born in Melrose, April 17, 1937, daughter of the late Roland R. and Evelyn (Wihry) Chaput. She lived in Stoneham before moving to Billerica 47 years ago. Mrs. Rogers had been a florist at Taylor Florist in Billerica, and the former DeCrosta Florist before working as a tape librarian for 15 years at Hart Hanks. After retiring, she started her own business called "Sewing with Patience", making 18th century clothing. As her interest in history grew, she joined the Billerica Historical Society, and also volunteered in elementary schools playing 18th century music on the hammered dulcimer. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Blaise Rogers of Pelham, NH, and Brian and Sheila Rogers of Brookline, NH; one daughter, Monica Clare Rogers of Billerica; two brothers, Roland Chaput of Arlington and Maurice Chaput of Chelmsford; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Andrew, Jeremy and Kelly Rogers; and her two godsons, Thomas and James Chaput. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A service will be held at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 5th. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. Theresa Church, Billerica, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2 5 p.m. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Haverhill. Funeral Directors W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau. Published in Lowell Sun on Apr. 5, 2008 |
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