Joan J. Roche
- October 17, 1918 - January 4, 2012
- Waltham, Massachusetts
of Joan 's Passing
- Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210.
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Catholic Charities
51 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
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“Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. If I can do anything for you or help in any way, you know that I am here for you. God Bless you and your family...Read More »
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1 of 17 | Posted by: Joe Cross - West Bridgewater, MA
“So sorry to hear of Joan s passing she was a wonderful lady.With sincere sympathy from Audrey Dad and Family.
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2 of 17 | Posted by: Audrey Bock - Hudson, NH - friend
“Sorry for your loss Steve we know how much you loved your mom
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3 of 17 | Posted by: Rachel - Lowell, MA - Friend
“Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad and difficult tIme....Read More »
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4 of 17 | Posted by: Lissy Miranda - Mattapan, MA
“Steve, Joe and Joanne.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. It's been many years since I lived on Brewster Rd. but I still...Read More »
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5 of 17 | Posted by: Beverly Christman Satchfield - SC
“Joanne and all the Roche Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time
Colleen Paul and Quinn Sainato
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6 of 17 | Posted by: Colleen Quinn Sainato - Nahant, MA
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Your son Joseph is a dear friend and a fine family man. He now has you as his...Read More »
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7 of 17 | Posted by: Catherine - Watertown, MA
“Rest in Peace, Joan.. I didn't know you but you have a wonderful son Steve Who I know you will watch over, As he did to you..
Steve,Maryanne and...Read More »
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8 of 17 | Posted by: teri o'connor - Leominster, MA
“May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand - Go mbeannai Dia dhuit - Eileen
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9 of 17 | Posted by: Eileen Fagan
“All my prayers and love to the family..may the angels watch over you. rest in peace joan.
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10 of 17 | Posted by: sherry phillips - maynard, MA
“It's only been a few short years that I have known her but I grew to care very much for Joan. She really loved her life and would tell me stories...Read More »
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11 of 17 | Posted by: MaryAnn Williamson - Framingham, MA
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sending hugs to both you and MaryAnn.
Wendy
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12 of 17 | Posted by: Wendy Deneault - Framingham , MA
“Steve and Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Only time will heal. Keep loving memories of your mom and she...Read More »
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13 of 17 | Posted by: Carolyn Tomao
“Joanne,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult...Read More »
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14 of 17 | Posted by: Lyudmila Veytser - Swampscott, MA
“Steve,
Thinking of you and MaryAnn and sending my love and support.
A Better Place
She’s in a better place right now
Than she’s ever been...Read More »
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15 of 17 | Posted by: Susan MacEwen - Waltham, MA
“Steven,
I am truly sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and try to find peace in knowing that...Read More »
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16 of 17 | Posted by: Michelle Flanagan Black - Clinton, MA
“Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mom will be watching over you from Heaven now. Take care my friend! Hugs to...Read More »
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17 of 17 | Posted by: Jeannie Anoli - Waltham, MA
Mrs. Joan J. (Keane) Roche, of Waltham, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in Golden Living Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Newton. She was 93.
Joan was born on October 17, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada a daughter of the late Maurice and Agnes (Nelligan) Keane. At the age of 7 her family returned to the United States settling in Cambridge. She was a graduate of the former Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and the former Burdett Business School in Boston. After marriage to Patrick J. Roche in 1959 at the former St. Theresa of the Little Flower Church in Watertown she and her husband moved to Waltham in 1962 to raise and educate their family. Prior to raising her three children she worked as a secretary at The Arthur D. Little Company in Cambridge.
Married at the age of 40 her children recall how their mother was an active woman even before her marriage. Athletic in nature she enjoyed many activities including skiing and other sports. Talented with needle and thread she was an accomplished seamstress and talented with crotchet. With her love of all things Irish and proud of her heritage she made each costume for her children when they took Irish step dancing classes and competitions.
Her husband, Patrick J. Roche died January 23, 1992. She is also predeceased by her twin sister, Judith Keane and brother, Maurice Keane and her granddaughters, Christine Griffiths and Mary Walsh.
She leaves her children, Joseph R. Roche and his wife, Barbara, of Randolph, Joanne M. Walsh and her husband, Steven, of Lynn and Steven M. Roche and his girlfriend, Mary Ann Williamson, of Lowell; her sister, Mary O'Connell of Northport, Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Joan's life by gathering to visit in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Saturday morning, January 7th, from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint Paul's Cemetery, Arlington.
Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210.
