Guelph’s public school board says a celebration of life for former director of education Martha Rogers will take place in May.
Rogers passed away in December 2021 at the age of 73 a few months after retiring from the Upper Grand District School Board after 26-plus years as education director.
Rogers’ career in education spanned nearly half a century and at the time of her retirement, she was the longest-serving director in Ontario and one of the longest-serving directors in Canada.
Rogers worked in education for nearly 50 years before retiring in August 2021.
Following her death, the school board announced a celebration of life would be taking place in early 2022, but plans were postponed in January due to COVID-19 restrictions.
On Monday, the board announced that a ceremony will happen at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
COVID-19 protocols will be in place during the event, the board said.