Allan ROACH

ROACH, Allan B.A., M.A. Welcomed into the arms of his Lord on October 11, 2004 while in the presence of his loving family, at 80 years of age. Devoted husband of the late Joyce Irene, R.N. (nee Bullen) (March 31st, 2004) for 57 years. Cherished father of Susan Cakebread, Tom and wife Anna Roach, Bob and wife Angela Roach, Rick Roach, Rebekah Roach, Cathy and husband Harry Wasylyk, Dan and wife Cindy Roach, Chris Roach, Jacqueline and husband Ed Caulfield. Loved son of the late Beatrice and Thomas Roach. Treasured Grandpa of Samantha, Natalie and husband Andrew, Cynthia, Caroline, Adrian, Brad, Zack, Robert, Carla, Myles, Jarred, Jordan, Jeffrey, Ryan, Michael and Sarah. Great-Grandpa of Callum, Nolan, Coral, Cody, Micheal, Calvin, Christopher and Kaitlyn. Dearest brother of Dorothy Farmiloe and Gwen Heffernan. Al was a well known local historian, writer and author. He received his B.A. at Assumption College and M.A.s at the University of Detroit and U.W.O. He was a past political correspondent for the Windsor Star. Mr. Roach went on to become a teacher and head of English at various local high schools. Al was a founding member and past president of The Windsor Press Club and past president of the University of Windsor Alumni Association. He also attended Heritage Park Alliance Church. Al found pleasure when reading, hiking and gardening. If you so desire, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Wednesday 7-9p.m. Thursday 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Chapel (969-5841) 2670 Dougall Avenue . Funeral Services Friday at Heritage Park Alliance Church, time to be announced. Pastor Garth Leno officiating. Cremation to follow. You may leave your cherished memories online at www.familiesfirst.net">www.familiesfirst.net Published in the Windsor Star on 10/12/2004.