Doris Roche

Doris (Armour) Roche, age 89, of 1 Linden St., passed away peacefully Wed., July 9 with her family by her side.

Doris was born on Oct. 3, 1918, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Farrell) Armour. She was the wife of the late Raymond T. Roche, who passed away July 2, 1966. She leaves three children: son, Raymond Roche and daughter-in-law Ivelisse of Mahwah NJ; daughter, Janie and her husband Jay Perkins of Salisbury MA; and son, John Roche of Whitinsville; grandsons: Justin and Joshua Perkins; granddaughter, Elisse Roche; and several nephews & nieces. She the was sister of the late Bradley Armour, Jean Mills, Donald Armour, Nancy Walsh, Ruth Capasso, and John Armour.

Doris and her husband, Raymond were married on June 15, 1945 in Jacksonville FL while Ray was serving in the U.S. Navy. Prior to starting a family, she worked in the office at the Whitin Machine Works. She was a homemaker for many years prior to returning to work at the Blackstone Valley Tribune.

Doris was a wonderful, caring and compassionate mother and wife. She was deeply religious and could be seen for many years walking to St. Patrick's each and every morning to attend Mass. She also taught Sunday School at St. Patrick' Church and attended many Bible groups. In later years, her son, Ray surprised her with a trip to Rome which included a tour of the Vatican. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to have known her.

Her funeral will be held Sat., July 12 with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 1 Cross St. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St. is directing arrangements.

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