Mary Mitchell Rogers, 80, of Branford passed away on Feb. 13, 2013 in CT. Hospice. She was the mother of Deborah (Douglas) Gackstetter of Avon, IN, Lawrence (Cynthia) Rogers Jr. and Michael L. (Cathleen) Rogers of North Branford, Diane Proto Somers married to Frank Somers of East Haven, Cathleen M. Rogers of Jamestown, NY, Therese L. (John) Woody of Orlando, FL and Chistine (Jeff) Kazzi of Branford.  She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a niece, Rosemary Mitchell of Pennyan,NY. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beatrice Mitchell. Prior to her retirement Mary was a line worker for the Harco Company.www.portofuneralhomes.net

Relatives and friends participated in a service on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Porto Funeral Home in East Haven.Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to CT. Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd Branford,CT. 06405 Sign Mary’s guest book online at