ROGERS, Eugene Seldon "Buck" LT (N) CD3- Made his final voyage January 5, 2012. Born July 14th 1929 in North Kingston, he was the son of the late Harold and Annie (Beals) Rogers. After attending K.C.A. Kentville, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1949 and proudly served 47 years of military service in H.M.C.S. NADEN; H.M.C.S. SHEARWATER; H.M.C.S. MAGNIFICENT; H.M.C.S. BONAVENTURE; C.F.S. ST. JOHN'S NFLD as Area Sea Cadet Officer; C.F.B. GREENWOOD/P.E.I. Area Air Cadet Officer; H.M.C.S ACADIA TRANSPORTATION officer. A distinguished service to his country that earned him the NATO Service Medal; Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and Cadet Long Service Medal. "Buck" was a gentle giant among men, highly respected, humbly proud and had passionate love for his family. A master carpenter, a Jack-of-all trades, he believed in honesty and honor and lived by that example. He was a faithful community worker; a member of Scouts Canada for 25 years from a Cub Master to District Commissioner; a Life and 40 year member of Canadian Naval Air Group and currently serving President; was awarded the "C.N.A.G.er of The Year Trophy" 2010 from across Canada; a life member of the Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation for 17 years and currently President for the last 8 years; founding member of H.M.C.S. ACADIA ALUMNI ASSOC-1st Vice President; member of local Navy League; member of R.C.N.A and F.S.N.A; President of Board of Trustees for North Kingston Cemetery Committee; director on the Board of West Kings Arena and a member of K.A.S.A. He is survived by his loving wife Minnie (Morse); sons, Christopher (Colleen), Ottawa; Jeffrey (Sally), Union Corner, P.E.I.; Aron (Owenita), Dartmouth; daughters, Anne Brett (Jeff), Bridgewater; Bonnie McNeil (Scott) Harmony; 10 grandchildren, Laura, Jason, Theresa, Ian, Sean, Alicia, Heather, Steven, Rachel and Vanessa, two great grandchildren, Tyson and Abby. Sister, Alta Tibbits, Truro and numerous nieces and nephews. Eugene was predeceased by brother, Dean; sisters, Ruby, Evelyn, Marion and Clara. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00PM Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448, beginning with a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute, conducted by Kingston Branch #98 at 7:00PM. The funeral service will be held 2:00PM, Monday, January 9, 2012 in the Kingston United Baptist Church, Rev. Leon Langille officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the interment in the North Kingston Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donation in memory may be made to Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 5000 St. Main, Shearwater NS B0J 3A0; North Kingston Cemetery or a Charity of Choice. Online Guest Book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com