Barbara M. (Maciak) Rogers, 78.

WORCESTER Barbara M. (Maciak) Rogers, 78, of Worcester, died Sunday, July 15th, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center. Her husband, Lester W. Rogers died in 1974.

She leaves two sons, Martin L. Rogers of Worcester and Wayne M. Rogers and his wife, Colleen of Charlton; three brothers, John Maciak of Millbury; Daniel Maciak of Oregon and Walter Maciak of California; two grandchildren, Jayna E. Rogers of Natick; and Natalie A. Rogers of Philadelphia, PA, and her dog "Ralph". She was born in Worcester, a daughter of John and Jenny (Kaminski) Maciak and lived here all her life.

Barbara worked for many years at Parker Manufacturing Co. before retiring. She graduated from St. Marys High School. She had many interests, but above all she was an avid animal lover.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 18th, from HENRY - DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., with a Mass at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling hour will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, July 18th, from 9:00 to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA. 01606.

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