It is with great sadness that the family of Loretta Rogers announce her death at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Wednesday, July 16th at the age of 98 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Edward (Kay), Jim (Tracy), Alice Marie (Dave Molloy), Tom (Millie), Jean Beauchamp, Dave (Sandra), Marianne (Dave Carter), 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and sister Jean Vallis, sister-in-law Bertha Vallis and a large number of Nieces & Nephews from the Vallis and Rogers Family. Loretta was Pre-deceased by her husband James Rogers, parents Tom & Alice Vallis, Sister Minnie and husband Edward Ridgley, sister Susanna and husband Jack Giovaninni, brother Tom Vallis, son-in-law Ted Beauchamp, two grandchildren Michelle (Molloy) Fraser and Cathy Beauchamp. Loretta was born in Ramea. At the age of 13 years, she attended the Sisters of Mercy Boarding school in St. Georges and studied Commercial. On returning to Ramea, she went to work in the office of John Penny & Sons. Loretta married Jim Rogers and raised a family of seven children. She then attended summer school and proceeded to teach at the Vocational school in Corner Brook where she became supervisor within that system. Upon her retirement of age of 65, she moved to St. Johns, the home of her husband. She returned to the west coast in 2012 and resided at the Acadian Village until her death. Mom was an avid reader and loved her card game. She would gladly take on all challengers in a game of Crib. Loretta will be cremated. Funeral services took place on Monday July 21st 2014 from St. Stephen's Parish in Stephenville At a later date, Loretta will be buried next to her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in St. John's. Friends may sign the online guestbook by visiting our website at www.russellsfuneralhome.ca