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Jeanne Roark Obituary

Jeanne M. (Buttner) Roark, 86, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Charles B. Roark, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at home surrounded by her family.

Jeanne was born on Jan. 14, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late John L. and Emma R. (Storms) Buttner, and had been a resident of Manchester for over 41 years.

She is survived by her two sons, Ralph Roark, and his wife, Anne, of North Stonington, Randy Roark of Boulder, Colo.; her two daughters, Regina Libby, and her husband, Richard, of Coventry and Robin Roark of Ellington; her three loving grandchildren, Jeanne Tillinghast, Jesse Longway, and his fiancée, Maria Pastore, and Charles O. Roark; two great-grandchildren, Brett and Britany Tillinghast; and her grand-dogs, Scarlet, Molly, and Jackson.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

Holmes Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements. To leave an online condolence please visit

www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Published by Journal Inquirer from Mar. 25 to Mar. 29, 2013.
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To The Roark Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Monday's will always be special to me
Johanne W

maria connors

April 22, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

March 31, 2013

"He will actually swallow up death forever, ...and will certainly wipe the tears from all faces..." The Kingdom of God is a sure guarantee.

March 26, 2013

Robin,
I've been following all that's happened the past few days. Remember that God will not give you more problems than you can handle. I'm so glad you have a network of friends and family to lean on. Please accept our condolences.

Tim & Mary Tyler

March 26, 2013

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

March 25, 2013

Regina, Robin, Ralph, and Randy - My sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Frank Libby

March 26, 2013

Robin,
My deepest sympathies for you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort with loved ones and friends to get you through this time. Jill

Jill Parent

March 25, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

March 24, 2013

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