Roger S. Terry passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026.
Roger was born in Delhi on December 2, 1939, to Robert and Margaret Terry. He was the oldest of three with two younger sisters, Marsha and Gail. He grew up on the family farm in Delancey. He milked cows for over fifty years and eventually took the farm over from his dad.
He was a bachelor until the age of 37 and
then he was introduced to Linda Plummer. Within three days he proposed and
three weeks later they were married! They would have been married 49 years this
year. They would go on to raise their daughter, Meghann, and their son, Will,
on the farm where they shared many happy years.
Roger also had a passion for woodworking
and made all kinds of beautiful furniture. Most of his family and friends have
a piece of his handcrafted furniture in their homes.
He enjoyed his family and grandchildren,
and would adjust his schedule in any way that was necessary so that he could
watch his grandkids play sports or anything else they were involved with. He
could be found zip lining, playing paintball and even riding roller coasters.
He was game to try anything that his grandkids were doing.
Roger had a powerful encounter with the
Lord in the early 1970s. This life changing experience with his Lord and Savior
lasted a lifetime. He lived his life with the goal before him of hearing the
words, “Well done good and faithful servant.”
He was a devoted member of Word of Faith
Christian Family Center where he served as an elder for many years. He
cherished his church family and developed many close friendships there. He
always had an encouraging word, a caring heart for others and a genuine love
for people. The sparkle in his eye will be missed by all.
Roger is survived by his loving wife,
Linda; his daughter and son-in-law, Meghann and Scott Shafer; his son and
daughter-in-law, Will and Becky Terry; his grandson, Sam Shafer and his wife,
Anna; his grandson Ethan Shafer and his girlfriend, Jordan; and his
granddaughter, Christi Walsh and her fiancé, Nolan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12
Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Word of Faith Christian Family Center,
6568 State Highway 7, Maryland, with Pastor Frank MacCracken, Jr. officiating.
Calling hours will be held prior to the
service, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Roger’s family would like to express their
gratitude to the loving caregivers that helped them.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s
memory may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta,
NY 13820, or to Word of Faith Christian
Family Center, 6568 State Highway 7, Maryland, NY 12116, or to the American Parkinson Disease
Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 or at https://support.apdaparkinson.org.
Arrangements are with Connell, Dow &
Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Please visit www.cooperstownfuneralhome.com to share a
condolence with the Terry family.
