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Robert Roque Obituary
He was the son of the late Warren and Mary Roque of Cranston, RI. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Helen (Habig) Roque. He leaves one son Robert and his wife Marsha of North Stonington, Connecticut, and three daughters, Kathleen Allen and her husband Stephen of North Kingstown, Susan Corner and her husband Dr. Ernest of Scituate and Anne-Marie Smith and her husband Ted of Rochester, NY. He was dearly loved by his sixteen grandchildren, aged three to twenty-nine. He also had four brothers: Dr. John, Warren, retired Bishop Francis and the late Gerald Roque. He had two sisters: Dr. Mary Guertin and the late Barbara Roque. Born in Providence, he was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence College and the University of Maryland School of Dental Medicine. He practiced dentistry in Warwick for forty years. He served as a Captain in the Pacific theater during WWII in the Marine Corps. He was a long time member at Potowomut Golf Club and a faithful communicant at St. Gregory the Great Church in Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick on Monday July 13 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be Sunday at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick from 4-6 PM. Burial will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, RI with military honors. Should friends desire, donations can be made to McCauley House, 622 Elmwood Avenue in Providence or to Hospice Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick 02886. Information & Condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com
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for Robert Roque
Robert H. Friel, Esq.
July 23, 2009
To Mrs. Roque and all the Roque kids, my sincerest condolences on Doc's passing. Whether as his patient or when I ran into him at the golf course, I always found Doc to be a warm, humorous man.
Robert Burns
July 21, 2009
Dear Bishop Francis and Family,
I've been meaning to write since the wake for Dr. Roque and his most Holy Funeral Mass and the reception afterwards. Your words of faith and hope at the wake to me and your familiar and loving and faith-filled homily are still resonating several days later and I would be remiss if I didn't thank you. Throughout all of the days honoring Dr. Roque, I thought of three things: (1) He brought us all together and he would have been quite pleased....indeed, I am certain he was aware of our sorrow and happiness and tributes too; (2) HE brought us together and as you said to me, His Grace sustains every moment; (3) His Grace is working and so often in ways we cannot see or fully understand....Dr. Roque's return to our Blessed Lord has done something to us all and for that I am grateful too...even if we cannot comprehend the meaning of those moments we all shared....something happened to us....Grace is that way.
I am also grateful for the image you gave us of Dr. Roque saying his Rosary, spreading joy everywhere (and yes, even on the golf course), and loving his wife and family and friends and patients. There were so many precious moments and I felt so honored to be there and to learn from you again and the dear Roque family and all those who gathered to honor Dr. Roque. Also, as we left the reception, thank you for your comment about your Mom and her wondrous and eternal impact on your family. Our Lord had a great Mother and so did all of you. I too feel privileged for my Mom and know she was with us in spirit too. She loved you and Sue and Buzz and Mrs. Roque and the whole family. My Mom often mentioned your sister too and admired her so much for her devotion to your Mom and her siblings.
I am certain Dr. Roque is rejoicing over so much love being shared in his honor.
God bless you and your family always.
In gratitude and love,
Robert E. Burns "Bobby"
July 20, 2009
Dear Helen and Family
WE want to express our sympathy to you and family.We remember the good days with Bob and you golfing and bridge in
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Frank & Eileen Weston
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Vicki Cole
July 19, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Roque's passing. The members of my family were patients of his for many years. He was a kind, funny, very wonderful man. My condolences and prayers go out to the entire family, especially my Pilgrim High classmate Kathy.
Steve & Betty Bannigan
July 19, 2009
Thinking of Kathy, Steve and the Allen boys ~
Our hearts are full for you just now, in the loss of your dad, Kathy. May God's sweet touch be upon each of you, bringing comfort when you need it most - laughter when tears can no longer fall - and pure joy and gratitude for the wonderful life your dad lived and embraced, especially with his loving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Love from, Steve and Betty Bannigan
Leona & Paul Sisamis
July 17, 2009
We have just been notified of Bob Roque's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to Helen and the Roque family. He was a joy to be around and we enjoyed the winter seasons at Seascape of which He and Helen were part of. May he rest in peace and may his memory remain in everyone's heart that had the good fortune to have known him.
Paul Lloyd
July 14, 2009
Dear "Uncle Frank" And family I am sorry to hear of Dr.Roque's passing he was a funny dentist if you can say that a dentist is funny.One time I asked if he was drilling for oil he said "they have oil in Oklahoma don't they why don't we sing a few bars".
Joanne Sargent
July 13, 2009
Helen and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I only knew of Mr. Roque through my many conversations with Helen in the pool at the gym. I miss those conversations. My prayers are with you all.
Rich and Angela Guertin
July 12, 2009
Dear Aunt Helen, Sue, Anne Marie, Rod and Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. He was always a true hero to me growing up with his great love and laughter of Life! To see him walk into a room and light it up was truly inspiring.
To be associated with the Roque Family has always been an honor but to have Uncle Bob as my Uncle and friend is something that has been so special in my life. What a wonderful gift of Heaven your husband and dad is!
Know that you and he are in my prayers daily! May God Bless you in this tough time!
Love,
Rich and Angela Guertin
Kathy and Ernie Almonte
July 12, 2009
To the entire Roque family--We are very sad at the passing of Dr. Roque. We spent some very lively dinners with the entire family and always enjoyed his thought provoking conversations. We do know that you ALL have many wonderful memories to see you through this difficult time. You are a wonderful, close family and are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy and Ernie Almonte
Robert Burns
July 11, 2009
Dear Mrs. Roque, Sue, Anne Marie, Rod, Kathy, Bishop Francis, Deacon Buzz, and Family,
I was so saddened to learn of Dr. Roque's passing. I loved him so very much and always appreciated his presence.....his presence was a present to all whom he touched and cared for and loved....I vividly recall the ping pong matches he had going in the basement at Yale Ave. and of course his stories and even his advice to me one night....I cannot recall it for you here, but suffice it to say, it still makes me blush! But most especially I recall his faith and the love he had for his wife and children and his family....indeed, the love he had for his Mother was always something that made me pause....in a word, he loved others so deeply....to me he reflected 1 Corinthians Ch. 13. I know he loved me too....he told me that on several occasions.....he made me feel like I mattered....his was a gift of high intelligence coupled with faith, hope, and love.....what a legacy....what a gift from Heaven.
I am so happy he took the time to linger with us for a while....may the road rise up to meet him.....and may our Blessed Lord hold him in the palm of His hand.
In deepest sympathy and love and prayers,
Prof. Robert "Bobby" Burns
Charlotte Hayes
July 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Roque family. We were long term patients of Dr. Roque...our children"s first dentist. We all loved him. Our thoughts are with you at this time.From the Hayes family
Elaine Babineau-Lomenzo
July 11, 2009
Lots of love and prayers to the entire extended Roque family on the passing of Dr. Roque - a wonderful man who gave me my dear friend, Kathy. XO Elaine and family
Mary Raymond
July 11, 2009
Dear Helen, Robert, Marsha, Kathy and Steve,
Our sincerest condolences of Dr. Robert's death. I remember him from St. Peter's and he once interviewed me for a position in his office (approx. 1977). When he called to hire me, I already had a position. Boy, was I disappointed as I KNEW he would be a great boss! From what you have shared with me, I'm certain there are many wonderful memories to hold dear to your hearts through this difficult time. Lou's and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Costa
July 11, 2009
Sue and Family,
So sorry to see that your father has passed away. I know what it is like to lose someone you love. I feel you pain. You will all be in my prayers.
Donna Costa
Rev. Joseph Protano
July 11, 2009
Dear Bishop Frnk and All Family Members:
I send you my sincerest sympathies on the occasion of the death of Dr. Robert and the promise of my prayers. God bless all of you in every way. Fr. Joe Protano
July 11, 2009
Dear Kathy and family:
How we loved your dad! Patrick and I will always have great memories of his wonderful stories and those funny jokes he loved to tell. He will missed so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and with your family. Love, Patti and Patrick Hughes
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