It is with heavy hearts that we the family of William (Billy) Alexander Rogers announce his passing at the Glace Bay Hospital on Saturday October 10th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

 Billy was the son of the late Richard and Rachael Rogers of Reserve Mines N.S. Billy was employed with Cadegans Fish Plant for several years before he fell ill. In his younger years he enjoyed being out on the water fishing in his boat with his family or out hunting with his friends. Da's love for dirt bikes and riding in the woods as a kid stayed with him throughout life while riding his 4-wheeler with his grandchildren which gave him so much pleasure. His love for his family was undeniable, Billy could always be heard talking about how special his grandkids were to him and all their achievements. He could always be found spending time with his buddies at the Sgts Mess sitting around enjoying life. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Left to mourn are his daughters Christa (George) Smith, Reserve Mines, Jill (David) Vincent, Newfoundland and Billie Marie Ontario. He was the best granddad to his grandkids 2 beautiful granddaughters Taylor and Brooklyn and his special grandsons Baily, Alexander, Jeffrey, Marx, Gage and Hadden.

He is also survived by sisters Donna King, Betty (Blair) MacNeil, Lois (Robert) Reid, Kerri (Michael) and brothers Robert Rogers, Bruce (Lorna) Rogers, and David Rogers. 

Along side his parents Billy was predeceased by his wife Nancy Rogers, daughter Tanya, mother and father in-law Bill and Rita McIntyre. brother Richard Rogers, brother in-law Darrell King and niece Tracey King. 

We would like to thank the nursing staff on 3 South of the Glace Bay Hospital, specifically 2 who he really bonded with, his girl Nicole and boss man Kolby as he would call them. Thank you for showing my dad such compassion during his final days and a thank you to Dr. MacLaughlin for being there and always checking in on us. Also, a heartfelt thank you to the ambulance drivers.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Billy’s life will be held on November 7th, from 4-6pm at the Sergeants Mess, 551 Main Street, in Glace Bay.