It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Reverend Silas Rodgers, age 88 of St. Jones Within, who peacefully departed this life on May 25, 2025.
Silas was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Minnie Rodgers, in las Chesley and Ida Brown and his two infant children; Silas Jr and Gordon, who are lovingly remembered as well as sister Pearl, brothers Gordon and William (Bill), sisters Florence and Lavenia (Venie) and brother Verdon.
Left with fond and loving memories is his wife of 67 years, Blanche Rodgers, his faithful companion and partner in life. Their life together is a testament of enduring love, quiet strength and shared faith. The life they shared is an everlasting true love story.
He will be forever loved by his children Austin, Doreen (Max), Donna (Phil), Wanda (Bryan) and Beverly (Stephen). Also left to cherish his memory are his precious grandchildren Nicole (Andrew), Robyn (Alice), Gary (Sabrina), Sheldon (Jenni), Buffy (Tyson), Chesley (Ashley), Michael (Shauna), Stella, Daniel, Jennifer (Micheal), Matthew (Rebecca), Sean (Nadiya), Austin, Andrew (Adriana), Adam (Kiara) and Stephanie. As well as his beloved great grandchildren Kyle, Tanner, James, Luke, Annabelle, Ruth, Naomi, Leo, Adrianna, Jake, Mason, Jackson, Emma, Avalee, Rylynn, Nixon, Ollie, Jonas, Elena, Zoey, Maya, Emma, Ethan, Isla, Oliver, Chase, Katelyn, Lilly and Joey.
Born into a family of nine children, Silas knew the value of togetherness and is fondly remembered by his surviving brother Ray (Blanche) and sister Verna (Mac), who along with a large circle of extended family and friends will carry forward his memory.
Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation on Thursday, May 29 from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday at the United Church, St. Jones Within with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, St. Jones Within.
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Donna Barker says
May 27, 2025 at 11:24 amAunt Blanche and all his family , we are so sorry to hear the news about uncle silas’s passing . Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Sending all our love.❤️
The Randell family
Jeanette Wall says
May 27, 2025 at 11:58 amTo aunt Blanche and your family! I’m so sorry for your loss Uncle Silas will be missed! He was a great man ! I’m so glad that I got to spend time with you and him when he was over here filling in at Campbellton Church!! praying for you and your family and thinking about all the family!God bless and strengthen you all!
Kim Underhay says
May 27, 2025 at 2:18 pmTruly sorry to hear of Rev Rodger’s passing. I have known him every since myself and Beverly were in High School together. I’ve spent many times with your Dad, and he was a very good Minister and man of God too. A quiet and gentle man, something like my own Father. He was always kind to everyone and always there to offer encouragement and prayers. Thinking of Blanche and Beverly and Donna and Wanda and all the family. God Bless. Cherish your memories. They will live on in all of you.
your friend, always, Kim Underhay
Rev. Gneid Lackey says
May 27, 2025 at 2:53 pmRev. Rogers was a very special person and continues to be a special soul. May the same Peace that he now rests in, reside with you all as you celebrate his life. My husband and I send our prayers from New Brunswick.
Fraser Badcock says
May 27, 2025 at 4:04 pmBlanche and family, sorry to hear of Rev Silas passing, he was a good friend to us when you were both at Central United in Bay Roberts.,we are so glad to have him in our lives for such a long time,he performed our wedding vowes at our 25wedding Anniversary,, hard to believe that was 25 years ago now we have our 50th our sincere love and sympathy to all your family,,and nancy is sending you big hugs,God bless you all at this sad time, Fraser. Lillian and Nancy Badcock Bay Roberts
Wanda Jones-Nichol says
May 27, 2025 at 5:35 pmBlanche (and family), we send our heartfelt condolences to you all, at this sad time. Rev. Rodgers was my clergy in my childhood days, and I have many happy memories of you all visiting. From overnight stays, and trips out in boat with my dad to catch a fresh cod for a big fish and brewis dinner, Reverend Silas was always full of life, energy and fun.
In later years, my husband and I were delighted to connect with you both again. We looked forward to your yearly visits, travelling in your camper, looking for a good patch of partridgeberries , and a bit of fish. We enjoyed you staying with us, his wonderful stories and how he was delighted when I told him my oldest grandson’s name is Silas.
Praying for God’s comforting arms to be around you during the days ahead.
Allan Robbins says
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 pmOur sincere condolences.rip
Judy Flynn says
May 27, 2025 at 6:42 pmSo very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless
Judy & Dennis
Dianne Baggs-Bursey says
May 27, 2025 at 7:35 pmSo sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Rodgers. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dianne Baggs-Bursey
Suzanne says
May 27, 2025 at 7:46 pmSincere condolences to all the family at this sad time . Remember you all fondly from your time in Old Perlican ,may you find peace in all your memories .
Edward and Suzanne Pynn
Jean swain says
May 27, 2025 at 8:21 pmTo Rev.Beverley and family ,our sincere condolences to you and all your family on the passing of your father ,will be thinking of you at this sad and difficult time sincerely Jean and Tom swain Carbonear
Shelagh Mercer says
May 27, 2025 at 8:30 pmi am deeply saddened to learn of Reverend’ Roger’s passing . i attended a number of his services through the years and particularly , my own husband’s funeral was officiated by Rev. Silas . He was a wonderful preacher and did an excellent job with his services . my deepest condolences to his wife Blanche and all his family and friends . I am so sorry . May God bless him and keep him in His precious care . May God lift up his family in their needs as they grieve his loss.
Boyd and Maxine Vincent says
May 27, 2025 at 8:43 pmBeverly, we are very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing and send you, your mom, and all the family our sincere condolences. May all of you be strengthened and sustained by his faith, his great love for you, and his forever smile. As you celebrate his wonderful life may you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is not alone. God is with him and also with all of you. In love and friendship, Boyd and Maxine Vincent.
Frances bishop says
May 27, 2025 at 10:37 pmTo Austin and family,
Austin, so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing, our thoughts are with you at this time.
David & Frances bishop.
Clarence and Margaret Mercer says
May 28, 2025 at 7:41 amMrs. Roger’s and family: We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Rev. Roger’s. please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. He was a very gentle and kind individual who always met you with a smile. I have many fond memories from my work with both him and Mrs. Roger’s during their stay at Bay Roberts. Rest assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Eric Hillier says
May 28, 2025 at 9:23 amBlanche, Beverley and all the Roger’s family, We were sorry to read of Silas’ passing and send you our condolences at this time. I (Eric) first met Silas when we were students at Memorial University in the 1960s as student ministers. Over the years since we’ve shared ministry and, on two occasions, served the same pastoral charges. Take comfort knowing he served his church well as a pastor and friend. We hold you in our prayers. Eric & Marion Hillier
Sharon Dean says
May 28, 2025 at 11:06 amRev. Beverly, Rev. Stephen Matthews & Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father, Rev. Silas Rodgers. Today and always may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all
Sharon Dean
Vera Robbins says
May 28, 2025 at 11:13 amSincere condolences to you and family
Brian Hannon says
May 28, 2025 at 12:34 pmBlanche, Beverly and all the Rogers families. I was very surprised to learn of Silas’s passing. I always found him to be a very down to earth person. I am sure that he will be missed by all who knew him. I will remember you in my prayers as you prepare to say good by to him.
Yvonne Meadus says
May 28, 2025 at 12:50 pmSending condolences and warmest thoughts to Blanche and all the family as you mourn Silas’s passing.
A very soft spoken, kind and friendly man.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Yvonne
Glenn Hooper says
May 28, 2025 at 12:59 pmMembers of the Campbellton Pastoral Charge are saddened by the passing of Rev.Silas Rodgers and extend Sincere Sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. It was our good fortune to have him as our Minister in his early years and again after his retirement.
A dedicated worker, friend to all and certainly one who enjoyed the great outdoors. Our relationships were renewed when his daughter, Rev. Beverly Matthews, became our present Minister and he would be our guest preacher on special occasions..
Well done good and faithful servant certainly sums up his life as he enters into heavenly rest.
Glenn Hooper, Chair, Official Board
Georgie Grandy says
May 28, 2025 at 2:11 pmDoreen so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.. sincere condolences to you Max and families.
Hoping all your memories help you at this difficult time.
Georgie and Winston
Kent Bishop says
May 28, 2025 at 3:42 pmTo Mrs. Rodges, Austin, Nicole, Robyn and family,
Austin, so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing, he was like a second Father to me. Such a kind, generous and loving man. He will certainly be missed. He will be in my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Kent Bishop.
Eric & Judy Murray says
May 28, 2025 at 5:54 pmRev. Beverley and Family. Sending many prayers and sympathies to you, your Mom and your family.
Fewers Funeral Home says
May 29, 2025 at 12:58 pmSincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Silas. We have wonderful memories of him calling us and saying “would you like to have a minister for dinner” We enjoyed his sense of humor, his stories and his sermons. May God bless you and your family at this time.
Stan and Shirley Dwyer, Shearstown.
Goldie Coaker says
May 29, 2025 at 2:24 pmBlanch and family , our sincere condolences on your loss. Rev. Rogers was a special person and will not be forgotten. I pray that his memories will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Patricia Samson says
May 29, 2025 at 1:09 pmBlanche & Family. We are saddened to hear about Silas passing. We met you both many years ago through George & Ida Butt in Lethbridge. We sure have had some good memories there in ice fishing on the ponds & having lunches together. A great man to talk to anytime & also a wonderful man in Ministry. You will be missed by many who knew you. Cherish your memories Blanche & family. Blessing to you all. Rest easy Silas & soar with the angels. Sincerely Pat & Ron Samson
Lawrence Watkins says
May 29, 2025 at 5:11 pmTo:Mrs.Blanch Rodgers & Family
Sorry to hear of Silas’s passing.
Bernice and I want you to know that we join with other friends of Silas in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family.
Blanch ,May it comfort and sustain you as you remember you are supported in thought and in prayer as you go through this time of sorrow.
A man remembered never dies.
May the blessing of peace gently carry you through.
Lawrence and Bernice Watkins
Joe and Carole.Burton says
May 29, 2025 at 8:30 pmBlanche and family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God strengthen and comfort you. Love in Christ, Joe and Carole Burton
Rev.Art and Ruth Elliott says
May 29, 2025 at 9:18 pmTo Silas’s Family: We hold you in your hearts and prayers as you mourn, and celebrate Silas’s life!As I spoke to some of my colleagues re his passing he was described as a quiet man, a gentle man with a big and compassionate heart, and a man with a wonderful sense of humor! I agreed with each of them!It was these qualities that made him a wonderful Pastor and a friend to all who knew him!The church was always appreciative of his ministry, and the influence he must have had on his two remarkable daughters who carry on his legacy!Best Wishes to all of you as journey on with precious memories helping to sustain you! God Bless!
Russell L. and Bonnie Small says
May 29, 2025 at 10:23 pmBlanche and Family: We were sorry to learn of Silas’ passing. I always appreciated his gentle manner, his disarming humour and the sincerity of his speaking. May God’s peace be your strength and stay in the day of your sorrow. Bonnie joins me in expressing our condolences to you all.
Marvin Barnes says
May 30, 2025 at 8:34 amDonna, my condolences on your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours,
Marvin Barnes
Ruby Gules says
May 30, 2025 at 1:38 pmTo Blanche and family
We are so sorry to hear of Rev. Silas’s passing. He was a great person and a great friend. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral at this time as we are visiting family. We send our condolences to you and family from Winnipeg.
Ruby and Gord
Ron Robbins says
June 1, 2025 at 7:42 pmWe are sorry to hear of Silas passing . A humble and kind person, he seemed to help all those in need. So many fond memories of him remain. RIP. Ron and Lorraine Robbins
Stan Simmons says
June 2, 2025 at 7:43 pmSo sorry to hear of Silas’ passing. My condolences to the family.
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