Rodger Clayton Budgell

Rodger Clayton Budgell, 88, passed away on January 30, 2024 in the Kaplan Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Agganis) Budgell. Born in Salem on November 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Roger and Lillian (Morgan) Budgell. Rodger was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Holten High School. He received a bachelor's degree at Boston University. Afterwards, he served our country with the United States Army being stationed in Tokyo, Japan. Rodger had a 40-year career at John Hancock Insurance in Boston. In addition, Rodger doubled his workload during most of those 40 years working as an independent Tax Preparer where he made many lasting friendships. Rodger loved Danvers with all his heart. Possessing a larger-than-life personality, his ability to connect with others was unrivaled. He took great pride in being a life-long Danvers resident, actively engaging in various athletic and community activities. At Danvers High School, Rodger was captain of the 1953 football team and later inducted into the Blue and White Hall of Fame. Later he served as a Danvers School Committee Member. He was a coach in Danvers Little League and Danvers Youth Football. He had a love for football, especially the Danvers Falcons and New England Patriots. He took great delight in watching the games alongside his beloved wife, Phyllis. Together, they forged a bond over the sport that brought them immeasurable joy and countless cherished memories. Rodger was preceded by the untimely passing of his daughters Stephanie Howell and Jennifer Porter, as well as grandson, Matthew Budgell. He is survived by his children--Gregg Budgell and his wife Laura, Scott Budgell and his wife Roxanne, his stepchildren--Ron Hennessey and his wife Colette, Mike Hennessey and his wife Jeanne, Diane Langlais, Linda Yost and her husband Jim, his brother-in-law George Agganis, and a strong legacy of many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rodger was also predeceased by his sisters Marilyn Budgell Shuler and Nancy Budgell Wetherbee. His funeral services will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Alzheimer Association by visiting www.alz.org or Parkinson Disease research by visiting www.MichaelJFox.org. Online condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.