ROACH, André

1940 – 2020

Our heart are broken as we announce the passing of Andre Roach at 80 years of age at the Health Science North in Sudbury Ontario. He passed away peacefully with two health care provider from the Palliative Care at his side, as he took his last breath on Wednesday March 18, 2020. He will be dearly missed by all.  Thank you for the special care that was given to Andre from  the nurses, PSW  and Dr. Falk at  Health Science North

He was born in Quebec P.Q. February 29,1940.  Andre was the son of the( late) Gerald Roach and Adrienne Thibault and by his siblings and partners : Colette ( Rodrigue Garon), (late) Jean-Marc, Huguette,( late) Diane, Rejean  ( Claudette Lyonnais), Jocelyn, Micheline (Gilles Laflamme), Louise (Daniel Soucy).  Forever remembered by 15 nieces and nephews, also by a close friend of 52 years Jean-Marc, Laurette Paquet and their family.

Andre in his younger years lived in Quebec and enjoyed  competing in weight lifting for several years. In 1967  he left for Ontario, started working at the  Ministry of Gov. services ( roofing inspector) , he then stayed from there on in Sudbury Ontario. His past time was practicing Transcendental  meditation, reading at Rainbow Centre in Sudbury and meeting great friends like Anne, Alain and many more. He has sponsored a child for many years, helped many charitable organization etc.

Cremation has taken place at the Parkland Crematorium in Sudbury. As per Andre request, there will be no visitation or service. He will be buried in Quebec at the St-Charles cemetery.

Est décédé à l’hôpital Horizon Santé-Nord le 18 mars à l’âge de 80 ans monsieur André Roach. Il demeurait à Sudbury (Ontario) (né à Québec). Il à été incinéré en Ontario et sera enterré à Québec au cimetière St-Charles. Il était le fils de feu Gérald Roach et Adrienne Thibault Il laisse dans le deuil ses sœurs et frères, belles-sœurs et beaux-frères ainsi que plusieurs nièces et neveux : Feu Jean-Marc
Huguette
Feu Diane
Réjean (Claudette Lyonnais)
Jocelyne
Micheline (Gilles Laflamme)
Louise (Daniel Soucy)
Quinze neveux et nièces

Lorette et Jean-Marc Paquet, de très grand amis (Un merci spécial) Étant jeune André pratiquait l’haltérophilie et un passionné de méditation transcendantale. Une cérémonie privée sera faite pour la famille proche.