OTISFIELD – Peter J. Rogers, 73, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, surrounded by friends and family.

He was born on May 23, 1949, in Malden, Mass., the son of the late William Harrison and Margaret Louise (Brennan) Rogers. Peter grew up in Reading, Mass., one of six children. He graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1967. He trained as a journeyman chef. He won several awards for the dishes he created. 

In 1975, he met his neighbor, Victoria, in the North End of Boston and impressed her with his collection of books. She became his wife of 46 years. At Marriot, he worked his way up from line cook to management. He managed Green Mountain Coffee Roasters store in Portland before becoming a regional manager. He also worked at several restaurants in western Maine and the Oxford County Jail.

Peter always greeted family and friends with a smile, “how ya doin’?” and kind words. He enjoyed genealogy, reading, walking, gardening, photography, watercolors, listening to music, and antique cars. When he set his mind to something, he could accomplish anything. He designed his family’s home and built it with the help of family and friends. He took to the personal computer — always willing to show what could be created on the computer or to solve tech issues. He started Dunkertown Coffee Roasters. The fruits of his annual garden, which included a dozen plus varieties of potatoes, fed his family for the year and were often gifts and care packages for family members and friends. 

He was a member of the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, where he served as Treasurer. He also served as an EMT and on the Otisfield Fire Department. He enjoyed walking with the Otisfield Walkers Group and helping with Otisfield Community Lunch.

He is predeceased by his parents; his brother Edward; and his sister Jo-Ann.

He leaves behind his wife Victoria; children Lavinia and William; two granddaughters; his older brother, Robert; his older sister, Ann Gerrior; his twin sister, Pamela Weaver; a cousin, many nieces and nephews, and his summer relatives.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in Peter’s memory to the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield, ME 04270 and SeniorsPlus 8, Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240.

Keeping with Peter’s wishes, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield. The service will be held outside. 

Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Peter’s family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.