1944
2018
WINCHESTER, NH - William M. Roche, 74, of Winchester, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Winchester, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, the son of Edward and Lillian (Bolduc) Roche.
Bill grew up in Millers Falls, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Mahar Regional High School in Orange, MA.
In 1983, Bill founded W.R. Painting, Inc., the business he proudly ran for 35 successful years.
Bill was an avid sports fan, faithfully following the Patriots and the Red Sox. He may be remembered for the sponsorship of several teams in the Greater Keene Men's Softball league. His love of modified racing brought him to Monadnock Speedway on numerous occasions.
He will be greatly missed by many within the community, especially by his wife of 41 years, Deborah M. (Goodenow) Roche of Winchester, and her son, Edward M. Hickey and his wife, Lori and their daughter, Erin, all of Keene, NH; his children, a son, Todd M. Roche and his girlfriend, Roberta Navaroli of Orange, MA; a daughter, Rhonda M. Devost and her husband, Donald and their son, Kyle, of Berwick, ME; two sisters, Rosemary Urato of Boynton Beach, FL and Cheryl Libby and her husband, Donn, of Winchendon, MA; a brother, Robert Roche of Ivor, VA; his brothers-in-law, John Goodenow and his wife, Gail, and Arthur Casineau, Jr., all of West Springfield, MA; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Coralynn Casineau and brother-in-law, Robert Fenwick.
A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH. Burial will be private. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday evening, September 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Foley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, West Swanzey, NH 03446; or to The Jimmy Fund, c/o Dan Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.
To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
a loved one
September 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss. So glad to have connected with Billy a few years ago. He will be missed.
Alan Bolduc
September 19, 2018
We will miss you Bill!!
Thayer Street Associates
Kelly Potts
September 19, 2018
Kelly Potts
September 19, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We are sure going to miss Bill in our office, he always had a smile on his face and a funny story to share. Thoughts and prayers to Bill's family.
From all of us at Thayer Street Associates
Kelly Potts
September 19, 2018
To the family of Bill, Although I`ve only met him a few times I saw the kindness he did for people. My condolences to you all R.I.P. Bill.
moe smith
September 18, 2018
During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this time of loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Monica
September 18, 2018
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