Marilyn Elizabeth Rogers (Hart) passed away at The Highlands senior living center in Topsham on Sept. 14, 2014, at age 86. Marilyn was born on Oct. 26, 1927, in Bath to Raymond and Kathleen Hart. She graduated from Morse High School and was a lifelong Bath resident until her move to Topsham several years ago.

Marilyn was married in September of 1950 to William R. Rogers, also of Bath. She worked as a medical secretary, first in Portland, then for many years at Bath Memorial Hospital. But she spent most of her time as a homemaker and devoted mother of two children.

An expert gardener, her yard at her Washington Street home in Bath was always abloom during the growing season, and she never lost her passion for the Maine colors of spring, summer and fall.

For many years, Marilyn enjoyed skiing trips to her second family home at Sugarloaf and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Later in life, she and her husband spent winters at their home in Citrus Hills, Fla.

Marilyn is survived by her son Bruce W. Rogers and his fiancée, Bonnie Ridd of Park City, Utah, by daughter, Gayle E. Hichborn and son-in-law, John Hichborn of Cumberland Foreside and by five grandsons, Matthew, Christopher and Jason Hichborn, and Brett and Jackson Rogers.

A memorial service is planned for late November with details to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marilyn’s name to CHANS Home Health Care, 60 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.