Topsham
– Carol Ann Rogers, age 54, of Adams Landing Road passed away Wednesday
November 28, 2018 following a short battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She was
born in the Bavarian city of Augsburg, Germany on March 20, 1964 to Ingrid and SFC John J. Lewis,
USA/Ret. She graduated from General H.H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden,
Hesse, Germany in 1981 and later earned an associate’s degree from the University
of Maryland – University College in 2004.
Carol
served in the U.S. Navy on
board the USS SHENANDOAH from 1987-90
where she met Robert whom she married on December 20, 1990. Carol was honorably
discharged in 1990 as a Photographers Mate Third Class Petty Officer. Her
post-service career was highlighted by her work in the Executive and International Medicine Department at
the Mayo Clinic in
Jacksonville, Florida and as the Executive
Assistant at U.S. Naval Hospital Keflavik, Iceland earning her the Department
of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal In 2005, Carol and Robert
transferred to NAS Brunswick. Upon arriving in Maine, she worked in the Bowdoin
College admissions office from 2005-09. She then began working at the Maine VA
Medical Center as a Health Systems Specialist / Administrative Assistant
directly supporting the Center Director. Carol excelled in organization and
attention to detail. She has been an
inspiration to her colleagues and supervisors. She is remembered for her
contagious work ethic and her willingness to go above and beyond; leaving a
legacy of positive change wherever she has worked.
Carol
loved spending time with Robert, daughters Lisa and Sara, and dogs Zoe and
Stella. Though "from away,” Carol felt at home in Maine. She enjoyed watching
her girls compete on the Mt. Ararat athletic fields and grow into productive,
independent women. Carol and Robert enjoyed many memorable meals at their
favorite restaurants and taking Stella for beer at the Flight Deck Brewery. A gracious
host, she enjoyed mixing specialty cocktails and cooking for friends and family.
Surviving
are husband Robert O. Rogers, USN/Ret, of Topsham, daughters Lisa M. Rogers,
M.Ed., and her fiancé William W. Greenwood, Ph.D., of Sunnyvale, Ca., 1LT Sara
A. Dunn, USA, and her husband CPT Dale M. Dunn, USA, of Fort Lewis, Wa., mother
Ingrid Lewis of Ockenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, brother John Lewis of
Germany, and sister Manuela Baratto, and her husband Carlo Baratto of Curino,
Piedmont, Italy, cousins Mary Ann Delguidice of Warwick, RI, and Kathy Phelan
of Dudley, Ma., and her beloved puppy Stella of Topsham, Me.
A
visiting hour will be held on Saturday, December 8th from 10-11 AM
at Stetsons Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, Me. A funeral service will
follow at 11 AM at the funeral home with Chaplain Jacob George presiding. Carol
will be inurned at the Maine State Veterans Memorial Cemetery Mt. Vernon Road in
August of 2019 with honors. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in
Carol’s name to the VA Maine Hospice Unit c/o Voluntary Services at 1 VA
Center, Augusta, ME 04330. Memorial condolences may be expressed and a life
tribute may be viewed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com
Dorie and Paul Neuhaus
Our
sincere condolences to Bob and family. Carol was always a kind person
and will be missed and remembered by all that knew her. God Bless.
John Descoteaux
I had
just started at the VA in September of 2017. Carol always made herself
available if I needed assistance with anything! In the 14 months that I
knew her, I found her to be a genuinely bright person, ready with a
kind word, and on the rare occasion, willing to listen to some of my
cleaner "old jokes". I, along with many people that had the pleasure of
being part of her life here at the VA, will sorely miss her. All I
have to do is remember our interactions, and my day gets just a bit
brighter! I will always be thankful, even if it was only 14 months!
May her family take comfort in knowing just how much she meant to the
many people that they will likely not know! She was precious!
Dan Howard
My
condolences to the Rogers family. She was a wonderful co -worker and
friend and will be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers go out to you
all.
David and Kathy Duchesneau
Bob,
Lisa and Sara - Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of
your beautiful (inside and out) wife and mother. She was a wonderful
person that I wish we had gotten to spend more time with.
Diane Charest James
My
sincere condolences to Carol's love-ones. I thoroughly enjoyed working
with Carol. She was a very reliable and kind individual at the VA Maine
HCS. She will be remembered and missed by all.
Kristi Brown
Condolences
to Carol's family. Carol was a kind co-worker with a ready smile and
sincere greeting. I'll miss seeing her here at Togus.
Rosemary Adams
My
sincere condolences to Carol's family. She was a wonderful person and a
great counterpart of mine being the Secretaries to the Directors in VHA
and VBA. I will miss her deeply.
Helen Rogers
My condolences to you all!!
Carol was a beautiful woman, dedicated and loving wife and mother. Always kind and giving.
Praying for healing hearts.
My love and hugs to you all!!