October 7,1949 - March 28,2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jay Rogers, at Ed’s House Hospice in Cobourg.

Jay was the eldest son of the late Hugh and Aileen ( nee Harper ) Rogers.

Beloved husband of Rosemary ( aka Rosebud and/or the Sheriff ), for 43 years. Loving Father of Tammy, Sherri ( Scott ) , Wendy and Cindy ( Jim ). Loved Papa of Jamie, Shayla, Brandon, Larissa, Hunter, Lexi and Tatum. Great Papa of Noah and Rayla. Brother of Kim ( Shirley ) and the late Randy. Uncle to Trevor, Brett, Amanda and Amber .

Born and raised in Bowmanville on Ontario Street, he resided in Bowmanville off and on over the years, eventually settling in Newcastle, with Rose.

After RV’ing , there were many car shows , featuring the 1929 Ford Model A hot rod and the 1979 GMC Sprint SS, winning many trophies for both vehicles , in Canada and the U.S.

Jay had nicknames for almost everyone , and enjoyed naming inanimate objects ( trucks, cars, boats, bikes, scooters and the list goes on ) . He told a story about his truck ( Fugly ) and his bicycle ( Hank ) and you would swear that he was talking about a couple of guys he knew!

Please join his family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 3:30pm-7pm where we will raise a glass and share some stories, at Jay’s favourite Local spot, The Old Newcastle House.