Marie Roach
Born In: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 28th, 1914
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 17th, 2009
MARIE ELIZABETH (McMULLIN) ROACH Age 94, Sydney
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Elizabeth Roach on Dec 17th. Born Dec 28th, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William Duncan McMullin and Laura "Loll" (Ratchford) McMullin. Marie worked at the Bank of Montreal for 20 years, 1942-1962. Her whole life was dedicated to her family and her home and she maintained all of it with faith, love and a great understanding of other's needs which always came before her own. She was innocent and pure at heart and loved people. Our mother was a truly precious gift to all who knew her. She loved and was loved deeply.
She is survived by her husband Henry J. Roach, a daughter Linda, at home, sons Billy (Dorothy) at home, Ron (Goretti) Rankin Inlet, Bill McMullin (Cheryl McLeod) Bedford. She is also survived by her sisters Olive MacKinnon (Leonard), Anna Gallant (Russell "Dukie") and a brother Tom McMullin (Jeanette), and grandchildren, Laura, Justin, Mitchell, Amanda, Jody, Tracy, Jamie, Tanya and Samantha, and several great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents, William Duncan McMullin and Laura "Loll" (Ratchford) McMullin and brothers Vincent, John, Sandy and Clare, and one sister, Sister Doris.
Marie was a person of strong faith and that faith sustained her through many of life's trials and tribulations. That faith also helped her family to find comfort during her recent illness.
Marie was a member of St. Theresa's Parish and up until her illness, regularly attended Mass.
Marie was a devoted mother and grandmother and her family came first and foremost after her faith. She very much enjoyed time spent at Tim Horton's with special friends and acquaintances over coffee and muffins.
Visitations will be held on Monday from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at TW Curry's Parkview Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10am at St. Theresa's Parish.
