Peter Leo Roach

ROACH, Peter Leo (Long Time Educator, Teacher, Principal, Director of Education Peterborough Catholic School Board, and long time Parishioner and Knight of Columbus with St. Anne’s Parish): At Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 17, 2018 in his 88th year. Peter, beloved husband of 63 years to Teresa Murphy. Loving and devoted father of Mary Ellen Ormond (Chris), Cathy Weir (Paul), Maureen Roach (Regina Rieckenberg), and Sharon Sidaros (Fred). Cherished Grandpa of Sean, Cam, Josh; Shannon (Brooke), Braden (Amy), Mark (Kayla); Alexander, and Matthew, and Great Poppa Pete to Lillian, Landyn, and Eli.

Dear brother of Edna McAvoy, (Dorion, predeceased), and Helen Brownson (Art), and predeceased by brothers Joe, John (Patricia), Harry, Raymond (Muriel), Patrick (Rosemary), Charlie (Margaret, predeceased), and sister Mildred Buckley (Jim, predeceased). Brother-in-law of Eileen Murphy. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Son of the late Patrick Roach and Ellen O’Neill. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Road, on Sunday, August 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass in ST. ANNE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 859 Barnardo Ave., on Monday, August 20th at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in St. Anne’s Parish Hall. Private Family interment Marysville Catholic Cemetery. In memory of Peter, donations to Casa De Angelae, Princess Margaret Hospital, or the PRHC Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com