Francis M. “Bucky” Rogers, age 84, of Weymouth passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020. Bucky was educated in Hingham prior to entering the Army at the age of 17. After sixteen weeks of training, he went to Germany during the Korean Conflict where he stayed for three years. After an honorable discharge from the Army Bucky transferred to the Air Force where he served for another three years as an Airman First Class.
After proudly serving his country, Bucky worked a short time at Randy’s Boat Shoe as a supervisor then joined the Weymouth Fire Department where he was a trusted staple for over 32 years.
Bucky was a life member of the Weymouth Elks where he enjoyed playing cards and golf at Braintree Golf Course with his friends. He also enjoyed the breakfast club with his fellow retired Weymouth Firefighters and daily drive to Nantasket Beach to feed the seagulls.
Bucky was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara Rogers (Madison). He is survived by his loving daughters Jo-Ann Danner of South Carolina, Paula Jacobs and her husband Nicholas of Whitman, and Tracey Lang of Rockland. Bucky is also the adored grampy of Tory and her husband Phil, Maxwell, Riley, Madison, Sarah, Owen, and George.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the visitation for Bucky on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1-4pm in the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home located at 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) Weymouth, MA. All Covid-19 precautions will be observed for the visitation including reduced capacity of persons in funeral home. Bucky’s funeral service and military honors will be private to honor his wishes. Donations in memory of Bucky may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org.