Amilee C. Rogers

May 20, 1926 - April 16, 2019

HARRISVILLE — Amilee C. Rogers, 92, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Clarksville, NH, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, after a months-long period of declining health. Born on May 20, 1926, Am, as she was known, was a native of North Carolina,. She was educated in the Asheville school system and graduated from Sand Hill High School in 1943. She spent her early years in the Asheville area, moving to Washington, DC, area for wartime employment with the FBI where she met her husband. After the war, the Rogers relocated to the town of Harrisville, NH, which they called their “hometown.” For more than 15 years, Mrs. Rogers was employed by GTE Sylvania, both in Danvers, Mass. and Hillsborough, NH. Prior to that, she was employed by the FBI in Washington, DC, and the YMCAs in Keene and Philadelphia, Penn. She was a member of the Harrisville Community Church, where she served as church organist, deaconess, council member, and church secretary/treasurer. Mrs. Rogers was a 16-yr. member of the Harrisville Fire Dept., and served as the company secretary from 1987 until her retirement from the department in 2000. She was the first woman to be voted an Honorary Life Member. She was also a member of the Cheshire County Forest Fire Wardens Association, and co-editor of the Southwestern NH Fire Mutual Aid publication, “The Trumpet.” She also served in Harrisville town government for many years as a member and Chairman of the Supervisors of the Checklist and also as Deputy Tax Collector. Amilee had a great appreciation and love of music. She was an ardent outdoor person, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping and golf. In 2000, she and her husband moved to Manchester to reside in what is now the Birchhill Retirement Community, which was the beginning of an 18-yr activity-filled segment of her life. During her long residence, she became known and appreciated for her volunteerism, especially in the music appreciation segment, indoor golf, the Tavern operation, resident council officer, Country Store operation and fundraising. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Edward H. Rogers; a son, Philip E. Rogers of Napoleon, ND; a daughter, Janet Greer of Clarksville, NH; 4 grandchildren, Edward Foss, Michael Rogers, Luanne Young, and Joshua Greer; and 7 great-grandchildren. There are no public calling hours or services scheduled. A private family service will occur at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Rogers may be made to one’s choice of the Harrisville Fire Dept., 699 Cheshem Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450; or to the Harrisville Community Church, 219 Cheshem Rd., Harrisville, NH 03450. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.