Gordon Joseph Roche
Passed 02/26/2023
Obituary For Gordon Joseph Roche
Our dear Father Gordon Roche sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age of 95 at Dartmouth General Hospital. He was a wonderful father to us and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Gordon was born in Halifax and in his early 20's married the love of his life Jean (McSweeney) and signed up for the Air Force. Dad was transferred to numerous places including France while serving. After he left the Air Force, he worked for Canada Post in Halifax until he retired at 58 years of age. Dad and Mom bought a place in Daytona Beach, Florida and enjoyed many winter months there. Unfortunately, Mom took sick, and life changed a bit for them.
Dad was an avid golfer and joined Brightwood Golf Course and enjoyed many golf games and dancing there. It was one of their favorite places to go especially on Friday nights.
Dad had a few health issues as he aged and sadly had to give up the golfing and dancing but still enjoyed socializing with all his good friends, especially at Mic Mac Mall where all his buddies would meet for tea and coffee in the am. Then Covid hit and everyone had to stop going. Once things opened up Dad needed a little help to get there so his daughter Sharon took him and met his friends. After a while several daughters were showing up with their fathers and we became good friends. Dad was there last Sunday and had a cup of tea.
Gordon is survived by his son Mike (Lisa), daughter Sharon, grandchildren Wendy Nowlan, Nicole (Alex) Sarty, Cory Roche and great granddaughter Emma Grace Sarty.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents Bill and Hattie (Pottie) Roche, his wife Jean, son Gordon Jr. and daughter Lynn and his second wife Marion (Lefond).
The family would like to send a very large thank you to two amazing women, Sandra Bell and Tammy Wing for their ongoing care, support and love for Dad over the past years. Couldn’t have done it without both of them.
The family would also like to thank Veteran Affairs for all the support they gave us.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass and Celebration will be held in the spring. Details to follow
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