Jean Charlebois Rogers

Jean Charlebois Rogers, 88, of Hounsfield, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. He was surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on September 14, 1936, in Watertown, NY, he was the son of Kenneth C. and Eva C. (Charlebois) Rogers. Jean was a graduate of Sackets Harbor Central School class of 1954.

In February 1965 he married Sharry A. Reinhardt at the Dexter Episcopal Church. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Together, they owned and operated a dairy farm and raised a family.

For 47 years Jean served as the Assessor for the Town of Hounsfield. He was a member of Rutland Hills Dairy Cooperative, as well as a proud 50-year member of the Grange. His community was important to him, as was his commitment to family and farming traditions.

Jean loved riding through the Pennsylvania countryside, visiting his children and grandchildren, soft ice cream, Hess trucks, crab legs, red tractors and books about tractors, oysters on the half shell, reminiscing, a Sam Adams draft beer, and visiting The Crystal for a Tom & Jerry each Christmas season.

Jean is survived by his wife, Sharry; his children, Zachary (Sarah) Rogers of Watertown, NY, Shayne Rogers of Richmond, VA, Matthew Rogers of Watertown, NY, and Mark (Jerri) Rogers of Mebane, NC; as well as four cherished grandchildren, Craig (Emily) Rogers, Amanda (Shane) Rowell, Ella Rogers and Jack Rogers; a great granddaughter, Eva Rogers; his sister-in-law Thelma Rogers of Watertown, and  many  nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister, Janet S. Lupia and brother, John W. Rogers.

The Rogers family is so very grateful for the kindness and compassion shown to Jean by his caregivers.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.  

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5th from 1p-4p at The Gathering Barn at Old McDonalds Farm 14369 County RT. 145 Sackets Harbor.

Burial in North Watertown Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.dexterfuneralhome.com.

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