This memorial is a Cenotaph . She was cremated and her remains were spread at the Owls Head Light Station in Owls Head, Maine where her father was stationed as the Light Keeper for many years. (Per Walter Guptill)
OWLS HEAD — Marla M. Rogers, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care following several months of declining health.
Born at Great Point Light House on Nantucket Island, Mass., Sept. 9, 1940, she was the youngest of seven children born to Lighthouse Keeper Archford V. Haskins and his wife, Bertha.
At an early age she moved with her family to Owls Head Light, where her father was assigned as lightkeeper. They resided at the light until her father's retirement in 1953. The family lived briefly in Union before moving to Rockville. Marla graduated from Rockport High School in 1958. The class of '58 has remained very close, connected and supportive of one another throughout the years, her family sad.
Aug. 1, 1959, she married LeRoy Rogers under the apple trees at his parents' home in Owls Head. Shortly after their marriage, her husband enlisted in the Army and they lived in various locations throughout the world, returning to Maine in 1966. Roy and Marla purchased their current house in Owls Head in 1977, where they have since resided.
As well as devoting herself as a homemaker and mother, Marla worked at various jobs over the years, with her final employment being as office manager at Knowlton Moving & Storage Company in Rockland.
Marla of course had a love of lighthouses. She volunteered as a docent at the Owls Head Lighthouse and the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland. One of her most rewarding accomplishments was sharing her experiences of growing up as the keepers daughter with numerous groups throughout the Midcoast.
Gaining the love for games from her parents, Marla was a fierce competitor. She loved playing pinochle and board games with her children and grandchildren. She loved music, especially Elvis Presley. She wore out many a dance partner. She also loved wildlife, and feeding her birds and squirrels in the back yard.
Marla was predeceased by her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, LeRoy, of Owls Head; four sons and their wives, David D. and Beth Rogers of Cushing, Kenneth B. and Marilyn Rogers of Minot, Michael R. and Helen Rogers of Owls Head, Robert O. and Carol Rogers of Topsham; 11 grandchildren: Bethany, Brittany, Cameron, Catherine, Crystal, David, Lisa, Mary, Paul, Robert and Sara; and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marla's life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Owls Head Community Building, 224 Ash Point Dr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockland Harbor Lights Foundation or the Maine Lighthouse Museum can be made in Marla's honor.
Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Marla's family, visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
OWLS HEAD — Marla M. Rogers, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care following several months of declining health.
Born at Great Point Light House on Nantucket Island, Mass., Sept. 9, 1940, she was the youngest of seven children born to Lighthouse Keeper Archford V. Haskins and his wife, Bertha.
At an early age she moved with her family to Owls Head Light, where her father was assigned as lightkeeper. They resided at the light until her father's retirement in 1953. The family lived briefly in Union before moving to Rockville. Marla graduated from Rockport High School in 1958. The class of '58 has remained very close, connected and supportive of one another throughout the years, her family sad.
Aug. 1, 1959, she married LeRoy Rogers under the apple trees at his parents' home in Owls Head. Shortly after their marriage, her husband enlisted in the Army and they lived in various locations throughout the world, returning to Maine in 1966. Roy and Marla purchased their current house in Owls Head in 1977, where they have since resided.
As well as devoting herself as a homemaker and mother, Marla worked at various jobs over the years, with her final employment being as office manager at Knowlton Moving & Storage Company in Rockland.
Marla of course had a love of lighthouses. She volunteered as a docent at the Owls Head Lighthouse and the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland. One of her most rewarding accomplishments was sharing her experiences of growing up as the keepers daughter with numerous groups throughout the Midcoast.
Gaining the love for games from her parents, Marla was a fierce competitor. She loved playing pinochle and board games with her children and grandchildren. She loved music, especially Elvis Presley. She wore out many a dance partner. She also loved wildlife, and feeding her birds and squirrels in the back yard.
Marla was predeceased by her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, LeRoy, of Owls Head; four sons and their wives, David D. and Beth Rogers of Cushing, Kenneth B. and Marilyn Rogers of Minot, Michael R. and Helen Rogers of Owls Head, Robert O. and Carol Rogers of Topsham; 11 grandchildren: Bethany, Brittany, Cameron, Catherine, Crystal, David, Lisa, Mary, Paul, Robert and Sara; and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marla's life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Owls Head Community Building, 224 Ash Point Dr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockland Harbor Lights Foundation or the Maine Lighthouse Museum can be made in Marla's honor.
Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Marla's family, visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
This memorial is a Cenotaph . She was cremated and her remains were spread at the Owls Head Light Station in Owls Head, Maine where her father was stationed as the Light Keeper for many years. (Per Walter Guptill)
OWLS HEAD — Marla M. Rogers, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care following several months of declining health.
Born at Great Point Light House on Nantucket Island, Mass., Sept. 9, 1940, she was the youngest of seven children born to Lighthouse Keeper Archford V. Haskins and his wife, Bertha.
At an early age she moved with her family to Owls Head Light, where her father was assigned as lightkeeper. They resided at the light until her father's retirement in 1953. The family lived briefly in Union before moving to Rockville. Marla graduated from Rockport High School in 1958. The class of '58 has remained very close, connected and supportive of one another throughout the years, her family sad.
Aug. 1, 1959, she married LeRoy Rogers under the apple trees at his parents' home in Owls Head. Shortly after their marriage, her husband enlisted in the Army and they lived in various locations throughout the world, returning to Maine in 1966. Roy and Marla purchased their current house in Owls Head in 1977, where they have since resided.
As well as devoting herself as a homemaker and mother, Marla worked at various jobs over the years, with her final employment being as office manager at Knowlton Moving & Storage Company in Rockland.
Marla of course had a love of lighthouses. She volunteered as a docent at the Owls Head Lighthouse and the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland. One of her most rewarding accomplishments was sharing her experiences of growing up as the keepers daughter with numerous groups throughout the Midcoast.
Gaining the love for games from her parents, Marla was a fierce competitor. She loved playing pinochle and board games with her children and grandchildren. She loved music, especially Elvis Presley. She wore out many a dance partner. She also loved wildlife, and feeding her birds and squirrels in the back yard.
Marla was predeceased by her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, LeRoy, of Owls Head; four sons and their wives, David D. and Beth Rogers of Cushing, Kenneth B. and Marilyn Rogers of Minot, Michael R. and Helen Rogers of Owls Head, Robert O. and Carol Rogers of Topsham; 11 grandchildren: Bethany, Brittany, Cameron, Catherine, Crystal, David, Lisa, Mary, Paul, Robert and Sara; and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marla's life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Owls Head Community Building, 224 Ash Point Dr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockland Harbor Lights Foundation or the Maine Lighthouse Museum can be made in Marla's honor.
Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Marla's family, visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
OWLS HEAD — Marla M. Rogers, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Knox Center for Long Term Care following several months of declining health.
Born at Great Point Light House on Nantucket Island, Mass., Sept. 9, 1940, she was the youngest of seven children born to Lighthouse Keeper Archford V. Haskins and his wife, Bertha.
At an early age she moved with her family to Owls Head Light, where her father was assigned as lightkeeper. They resided at the light until her father's retirement in 1953. The family lived briefly in Union before moving to Rockville. Marla graduated from Rockport High School in 1958. The class of '58 has remained very close, connected and supportive of one another throughout the years, her family sad.
Aug. 1, 1959, she married LeRoy Rogers under the apple trees at his parents' home in Owls Head. Shortly after their marriage, her husband enlisted in the Army and they lived in various locations throughout the world, returning to Maine in 1966. Roy and Marla purchased their current house in Owls Head in 1977, where they have since resided.
As well as devoting herself as a homemaker and mother, Marla worked at various jobs over the years, with her final employment being as office manager at Knowlton Moving & Storage Company in Rockland.
Marla of course had a love of lighthouses. She volunteered as a docent at the Owls Head Lighthouse and the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland. One of her most rewarding accomplishments was sharing her experiences of growing up as the keepers daughter with numerous groups throughout the Midcoast.
Gaining the love for games from her parents, Marla was a fierce competitor. She loved playing pinochle and board games with her children and grandchildren. She loved music, especially Elvis Presley. She wore out many a dance partner. She also loved wildlife, and feeding her birds and squirrels in the back yard.
Marla was predeceased by her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, LeRoy, of Owls Head; four sons and their wives, David D. and Beth Rogers of Cushing, Kenneth B. and Marilyn Rogers of Minot, Michael R. and Helen Rogers of Owls Head, Robert O. and Carol Rogers of Topsham; 11 grandchildren: Bethany, Brittany, Cameron, Catherine, Crystal, David, Lisa, Mary, Paul, Robert and Sara; and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marla's life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Owls Head Community Building, 224 Ash Point Dr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockland Harbor Lights Foundation or the Maine Lighthouse Museum can be made in Marla's honor.
Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Marla's family, visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
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