ROGERS, WAYNE STANLEY - 65, of Salisbury passed away at the Moncton Hospital on July 1, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Born in Wheaton Mills, he was the son of Kathleen "Kay" (nee Gammon) (Joseph) Price of Salisbury West, and the late Stanley Rogers. Wayne graduated from Salisbury Regional High School and worked for the CN Railway as a machinist for over 35 years. After retiring from CNR, he worked part-time for Trent Blakney Towing & Excavating. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Salisbury Fire Department for several years, retiring after serving as fire chief for five years. An avid outdoorsman, Wayne enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling, four-wheelering, hunting, and most of all, time spent at the camp. Besides his mother, Wayne is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joann Rogers (nee Lounsbury); his sons: Terry (Tina) of Hillgrove, and Scott (Kim) of Salisbury; his grandsons: Bailey "Buck", Mitchell, Jagger, and Pierce, who were the loves of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Rogers (Lloyd Cochrane) of Salisbury, as well as by several nieces and nephews.
There will be a private celebration of Wayne's life as per his request. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Armstrong's Funeral Home, Petitcodiac (506-756-3361). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pine Hill Cemetery Fence Fund (donations can be made at the Bank of Commerce in Salisbury) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com