Catherine Cathy ATKINS

ROACH, Catherine "Cathy" (nee Atkins) Suddenly as a result of a horrific motor vehicle accident in Western New York State on Saturday January 29, 2005 while in the company of the Windsor Wildcat Jr. Ladies Hockey Team. Cathy is mourned by her loving husband Mike of 24 years, their two sons, Danial, Stephen and their daughter Erin. She is also survived by her older brother and special friend Steve Atkins. Cathy will be dearly missed by her mother and father Denise and Ted Pageau. Predeceased by her grandparents Marg and Lou Cusson. Dear aunt of Diana and Jody Pescod of Waterloo, Katherine and John Kozak of Lindsay. Beloved daughter-in-law of Vera and Earl Dayman and the late Al Roach. Dearest sister-in-law of Lynda and Sandy Greiner of Barrie, Cheryl and Bruce Lattimer of Sault Ste. Marie, Maureen and Dave Chapman of Midland, Robert and Krista Roach of Horseshoe Valley, Ronald Roach of Barrie, and Leonard Roach of England. Cathy was an avid champion of Erins hockey progress through the years, never missing a game or practice. Cathy retired from Para-med Home Care Services. If you so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Thursday and Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m at Families First Funeral Home & Chapel (969-5841) 2670 Dougall Ave. On Saturday, friends are invited to join the family at St. Gabriel's Church (1400 Cabana Rd. W.) after 10:30 followed by funeral services to celebrate Cathy's life at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. You may leave your cherished memories online at www.familiesfirst.net Additional parking and shuttle service (to and from Families First) available courtesy of the City of Windsor, Thursday and Friday from the Zehrs plaza at Grand Marais & Dougall Ave. Also on Saturday from St. Clair College North Parking lot D1 & D2 to and from St. Gabriel Church. "A Real Hockey Mom" Published in the Windsor Star from 2/1/2005 - 2/3/2005.