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Merrill Roache
August 23, 1956 - June 1, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> <u> Merrill Lee Roache </u> </p> <p> Aug 23, 1956-June 1, 2012 </p> <p> <br /> </p> <p> It is with great sadness we announce the death of our Father , Merrill Roache who passed away suddenly on Friday June 1, 2012 in his 56th year , at East General Hospital in Scarborough with all of his immediate Family by his side. He was the 7th and youngest child of the late Evelyn Roache (nee.Williams) and is survived by his father Herman Roache. He was born in Lockport Nova Scotia, the family moved to Toronto in the late 1960's. His was the baby brother and remembered with love by all his siblings in order of age, Richard Williams (Dick), Audrey Gardiner, Ellsworth Roache, Muriel Roache, Cyril Roache, and Verna Williams. He will be missed daily by his children and grandchildren His first child Julia Roache born to himself and first wife Tamsin (Tammy), her husband Alan Bodimeade and their two children Shane Roache and Tylar-Bree Bodimeade. His Second child Nathyn Roache born to himself and Susan Barnes ( whom is to this day his best friend) and her daughter Jodi Giddins and husband Matt McGillivray and his newest grand baby Elijah McGillivray. His Third child Michael Roache born to himself and Darlene Joudrey and her two children whom he raised for over 20 years Robert Joudrey and Robyn Joudrey and her husband James Poole and their two children Ashton Poole and Kaytlyne Poole. He will also be remembered and missed by his many Cousins , Uncles and Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. Family and Friends will be received at <b> Pine Hills Cemetery, in the Visitation Centre </b> located at 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough , on Friday June 8, 2012 , visitation is 12-1 , Funeral service will follow at 1pm. Cremation has already taken place . In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the children of Merrill Roache , or the Salvation Army, a donation box will be present at the service or payments can be made directly through his on-line memorial @ mountpleasantgroup.com. You can also visit his memorial and contribute any stories or photos you would like to share and sign the guest book. Dad was was of the happiest men known everywhere my many and he wouldn't want us morning him he would want us celebrating his life so please join us after for <b> The Celebration of Life (reception) </b> Following the funeral from 2-6pm at The Beaver and Firkin(new name The Moose and Barrell) 16 Lebovic Avenue, Toronto, On, M1L 4V9, 416-615-5558. We love you dad and this will be your day, xoxo Julia, Nathyn, Micheal, Robert, Robin, and Jodi xoxo </p> </div>