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Jeffery Gordon-Roche Obituary

JEFFERY ROCHE and HANNAH GORDON-ROCHE Joyfully married June 6, 2009, died tragically in a catastrophic traffic accident with their beloved Westie, Piper-Bear on Friday, June 26, 2009, 4 days after the return from their honeymoon. Jeffery Gordon Roche, Vice President of Go Bee Industries, Hamilton, is the beloved son of Gordon and Susan Roche of Etobicoke, grandson of the late Samuel and Nancy Jeffery and the late Gordon and Eileen Roche and Godson of David and Susan Swerdlyk, Jeffery will be greatly missed by his many brothers (Pi Kappa Alpha). Hannah Gordon-Roche is the beloved daughter of Veronica Jane and Donald William Gordon of Waterdown, dearly loved sister of Rupert Hallan Gordon and Rebecca Tuff, Auntie of Eliza and Charlotte Tuff-Gordon, dearly loved sister of Nicholas Zachary Gordon and Carolina Sobczyk, beloved niece of Dr. Michael Waye and Pat Waye of Calgary and beloved niece of Suzanne Marion Lyle of Limpley Stoke, England, and Ann Anderson- Wilcox of Acton. Both these vibrant and beautiful young people are widely remembered and missed by extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at ST. CHRISTOPHER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington, where visitation will take place one hour prior to the Service. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Interval House, Hamilton, UNICEF or a charity of your choosing that supports children. Please sign the Book of Condolence at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com

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Published by Toronto Star from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Maureen Deeney (nee Keane)

December 16, 2009

I think of Jeff often.

I am so blessed to have known Jeff at MPSJ. I have some great memories of great times with him.

He had such an amazing nature; such an amazing person.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Emily Meehan

July 19, 2009

Jeff and I were buddies back in grade nine and I'm sad that I'll never have that chance to get to know the incredible guy he became.
At the funeral, there were some beautiful speeches by Gord Roche and family friends that I hope we always remember. This is what I took from them:
We learn from this that life is short. Jeff and Hannah were so happy and the way they lived their lives can be an inspiration to us all.
We will begin to realize that Jeff and Hannah are not just a phone call or visit away. But they will be with us always, in a different way.
I truly believe they are shining their love and light down on all of their loved ones.
May Jeff, Hannah, Piper and all their family and friends have peace. May your suffering decrease. May you find joy in your hearts, where Jeff and Hannah will always be.

Dylan Murray

July 13, 2009

God bless Jeff and Hannah.

Hi Gord,

It's Dylan Murray from High Park baseball. I am sending my love and support. My condolences to you and your family. I am at a loss for words. When I think of Jeff I think of great childhood memories and the good old days. It was very sad to hear the news. May the Lord be with you and your family. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.

Barry Duggan

July 13, 2009

Gord. A voice from the past. I have just returned from holidays to find the sad news about your son and his wife. My heart felt condolances to you and your family. With 4 kids of my own , I can't imagine the heart break for you. I will pray for you and hope that God gives you peace and strength. Drop me a email if you wish.

Alex Andersen

July 13, 2009

Nick, my heart goes out to you and your family as you endure this terribly sad, tragic and senseless loss. I can't even begin to imagine how heavy your heart must be. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. Alex Andersen

Gregory Newell

July 8, 2009

This was such a tragedy. My heart goes out to both families.

Ruby LaMoy

July 8, 2009

Nick, I can't imagine the pain you, your family and your newly extended family are in. To loose someone you love is one of the hardest things imaginable but to loose two loved ones and in such a senseless tragic accident seems all the more difficult to accept and bear.

I did not know your sister but if she was anything like you she must have been a wonderful person.

Not so long ago they proclaimed their love for each other - they were together - they were happy - and now, that love will extend an eternity and they will be together - forever.

While all the words I the world cannot diminish your suffering, may you take solace in the memory of their love for each other and for all of you.

Helen McLachlen

July 8, 2009

Nick -- How very sad it is to hear of the tragic loss of your sister and her new husband. This type of tragedy shakes us to our very core. It is so terribly sad and senseless. The loss must be unbearable. Please accept my most heart-felt condolences to you and your grieving family. Regard, Helen

July 8, 2009

Dear Nick - I am so sorry for your loss. We all hear of this type of tragedy but we never think it can happen to us. My heartfelt wishes go out to you and your family and your sister's husband's family.

Chris St. Denis at Shapiro Cohen

Gladys Tibbo Witt

July 8, 2009

Nick - my condolences to you and your family. There appear to be no other words which can express how absolutely sorry I am for such a terrible loss. -

Stacey Melymick

July 7, 2009

NIck - My condolences to you and your family.

Vicky Carrington and Shapiro Cohen

July 7, 2009

Dear Nick: We have just heard this terrible news and are all very, very deeply saddened by your immense loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family, and Jeffrey's family also at this enormously difficult time. I know there are no words that can possibly lessen your grief, but you are in our thoughts and if there is anything I, or any of us here can do to help, please call and let us know....

Meghan Livingstone

July 6, 2009

Words are simply inadequate to describe what wonderful people both Jeff and Hannah were as well as how much they will be missed. To both families, my thoughts continue to be with you and Jeff and Hannah will always have a place in my heart.

Terry Branch

July 5, 2009

Don and Jane,
We realize the inadequacy of words to comfort you in your great grief. Our hearts are filled with sorrow for you and your family. If there is anything that we can do to help in some way, please call on us at anytime. We send our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Terry & Sheila Branch and family (905 844 8338)

Amanda Moss

July 5, 2009

Hannah was my roommate in 4th Year University, and I was deeply saddened by this tragic news. She was a wonderful person, and inspiring to us all. I had the opportunity to meet Jeff also, and he seemed to make Hannah shine even brighter. They both will be missed, and my condolences go out to both family and friends. Hannah, Jeff, and Piper-Bear are up above looking out for you, always.

Alanna and Katrina DesRochers

July 4, 2009

We are so sorry and saddened by the loss of two wonderful people this week. My memory is flooded with the most wonderful memories of Hannah. We knew and adored her from high school and university. Her smile lite up any room. Her energy uplifted everyones day. A true joy to be around and a soul that will be missed everyday. Our hearts go out to both families.

Diane, Jim & Patrick Wynnyk

July 3, 2009

Dear Gord and Sue,
We loved Jeff very much from T-ball through adulthood. He was an outstanding young man, an inspiration to all his peers. Hannah was a beautiful and energetic woman who inspired everyone around her. We will always be there for you both

July 3, 2009

Susan and Family,

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences at your immensely tragic loss. May you find the strength to get through this unimaginable time of hardship.

Natalie and Nicole Casale

July 3, 2009

There are no words to express what you are going through. May God give you strength to carry on. We knew Hannah from high school and we were shocked beyond belief to hear this tragic news. Please accept our sincere condolescences and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Peter Jakubiak

July 3, 2009

Finding out this news has crystallized the relatively few moments that I shared with Jeff and has left me deeply grateful for them all.

A man who so naturally drew respect out of others will be fondly missed by this world and its hearts.

In Prayerful Consolation,

Jerry Battista

July 3, 2009

The entire University is deeply touched by this tragic news. Please accept condolences from all members of the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western.

J. Battista, Chair
Medical Biophysics
University of Western Ontario

July 2, 2009

My heartfelt condolences on your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be feeling.

Please remember them with a smile as they look from above and smile at you.

ed= etobicoke

Jerry & Theresa Shearer

July 2, 2009

Gord and Sue - Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the Gordon family at this tragic time. Words cannot convey the sadness we feel for all. Our prayers are with you.

July 2, 2009

My heart is breaking for you Susan. Wishing you and Gordon my deepest sympathy at the untimely and tragic loss of Jeff and Hannah and Piper.
~ Rebecca Ansley, Toronto

Nicola Riske

July 2, 2009

I had the opportunity to work with Jeff in New York City over the years on a few of his programs. It was a great pleasure working for Jeff. He had such passion for what he did and he treated each individual as such an integral part of the team. Working for him was just so much fun.

I was shocked to hear the news. To both families, my deepest sympathies.

July 2, 2009

Rob and I are just beside ourselves with the senselessness of this tragedy. Don, Jane, I remember Hannah as a fun, energetic and outgoing young woman. I met Jeff's mother when working out at Civic Centre Court with the TDSB, and through our breaktime chats discovered that we both were connected through our links to you. This is all too much, really.

You have all been very much in our thoughts.
Beth and Robert Weekes

Lisa Kulczycki

July 2, 2009

My heart and thoughts are with Hannah and Jeff's families and close friends. I have so many great, fun filled memories my times with Hannah over the years we spent together at Western, as classmates, roommates and great friends, and am so glad we still kept in touch. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

The Lords & Friends

July 2, 2009

As a good friend, and old friend of the family, My family and friends send our deepest regards. We will remember Jeff as all smiles, ever giving, greatest guy. You touched all our hearts!
To Hannah & Jeff, you are with us, always and forever.
Never forget you....Always thinking of you...

The Lord family, and their friends.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoo

Jamil and Seham Obeid

July 1, 2009

Dear Gordon and Susan,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family in this tragic time. Your loss is very dear to us all as Jeff and Hannah meant a great deal to our son Maher. God bless you and may He rest their soul.

Cindy Jaques

July 1, 2009

Susan,

There are no words to express my sorrow for your loss. Thinking of you, and sending love, strength and my deepest sympathies.

S. Durkee

July 1, 2009

I have just read in the obituaries of the loss of Hannah and Jeffery and I am so sad and sorry for their families. I hope that it helps to know so many people who knew them and who did not are thinking of them and their loved ones.

Mike and JoAnne Duggan

July 1, 2009

Sue and Rochie:
We can never know what life will bring to us. Please know that you have many life-long friends who love you and who will be keeping you both in our thoughts to help you through this ordeal.
Your children are now together looking out for you and for their friends.

J & E Little

July 1, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to the Roche and Gordon families. May your memories ease the pain of your loss. Jim Little & Elizabeth Bennett

Joe& Filomena Garcia

July 1, 2009

Gord,Susan
Words can't express the anguish and pain that both of you are experiencing. My deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 1, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to both the Roche and Gordon families.

Andy & Jenn Pope

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009
To the Gordon Roche families:
My heartfelt sympathy. God bless you and give you comfort and this tragic time.

Edana Laine (Allan Maki's aunt)
Portland, OR

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

Barry and Penny Smith, Brooklin, Ontario

Lisa (Pallotta) Morka

July 1, 2009

My condolences to the Roche & Gordon families. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

mike elwood

July 1, 2009

Gord and Sue please accept my deepest sympathies at such a tragic loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerry&Rosamund Moore

June 30, 2009

Susan and Gord
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and all your families on the loss of your precious son and daughter

David and Krista Mazzucco

June 30, 2009

It's so difficult to understand how something this tragic could happen to such a good person. Jeff was the purest man I knew. His friendship and personality will be missed. My deepest thoughts and prayers to Gord and Susan.

Terri Russell

June 30, 2009

Gordie & Susan

From all of the Terry O'Connor family on the west coast, there are no words to express our grief over your loss of Jeffery and Hannah so soon after they became one in marriage. We are grief stricken and shocked and express our deepest and sincerest condolences at such a difficult time.

Terri Russell
Mark & Paula O'Connor
Patrick & Theresa O'Connor

Debbie Greenberg (TDSB, Psychology SW)

June 30, 2009

Susan, my deepest sympathies to you on the tragic loss of your beloved son and daughter-in-law. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Roche and Gordon families.

Stevan Curtis

June 30, 2009

Thanks Jeff for talking me into being a consultant. You are an inspiration to all who met you. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to their families. phi phi.....

June 30, 2009

In reading the tragic story in the Star of Jeffery & Hannah, I am compelled to express how sorry my wife & I are to hear of your loss.
To family & friends...please accept our sincerest condolences at this very difficult time.

Doug & Julie Cameron, Pickering

Greg Scully

June 30, 2009

Dear Mr and Mrs Roche,

Jeff's effervescent personality made him a delight to be around. He always proudly wore the Power uniform and we were proud to have him as a member of our team. Our prayers are with you both.

June 30, 2009

Dear Gord and Sue:

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Art and Jean (Carrey) Howlett
and Brett (from M.P. Hockey)

Karen Devine

June 30, 2009

To The Roche & Gordon Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Lara Kulczycki

June 30, 2009

Hannah lived with my sister one year when they were enrolled at Western. She was such a happy, friendly, sweet girl.
Thoughts and prayers are with their friends and family.
xo

Blair, Rosey, Lisa & Andrew Gardner

June 30, 2009

My family has known Jeff from High Park Baseball and even though we have not seen him in many years, we are honoured to have known him. Our heartfelt condolances go out to Susan and Gordie. We will always remember him.

Bob Davie

June 30, 2009

Gord
It's been a long time since St James. My prayers are with you and your family.Judging from the comments in the guestbook, your son & daughter in law were very very special.

Joe and Helen Sobczyk

June 30, 2009

Dear Susan and Gordon,
We sat together at Christie and Maher's Wedding and remember fondly what a special couple Jeffery and Hannah were. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Todd & Shanna Zullo

June 30, 2009

It is hard to know exactly what to say except that our thoughts and prayers are with both the families. I had the pleasure of knowing Jeff both professionally, but more importantly personally. It was always a joy to sit and talk on the phone or get together with him - his joy for life was contagious our friendship meant the world to me. Hannah was the best compliment to Jeff and although my wife and I did not get to spend too much time with her we always were looking forward to the future together to do just that. I will miss you both terribly and Jeff if your out there I will keep my promise that we spoke Thursday prior to this horrific day - We love you both and our prays will be with the family today and till the end.

June 30, 2009

Dear Jane and Don,
We are deeply sorry to learn of the tragedy that you have suffered. We cannot imagine how difficult this time is for you and your extended family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless.

Catherine and Jan Herzog

Zheng Xu

June 30, 2009

Susan,
My heart and thoughts go out to you and the families. No words can express my sorrow. May the stories and memories that you shared with us bring you comfort and strength.

June 30, 2009

Susan,my deepest condolence to you and your entire family for living this unbelievable tragedy.



maxine maxwell,etobicoke.

Ben&Susan Kawa

June 30, 2009

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news.
Gordie and Susie you will have the love and strength to get through this. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.

Howie Birnie

June 30, 2009

Words cannot express one's feelings at such a time. Just know that many, many friends have your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Wies Wysocki

June 30, 2009

Gord and Sue

Words can't express the anguish and pain that both of you are experiencing. My deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss.

Wies Wysocki and family

Debra Farnham

June 30, 2009

My heart is with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Debra Farnham
1 Civic Centre Court
Special Education Department

Anne Sheppard

June 30, 2009

Oh Susan, my heart was broken to hear this terrible news. I send you my utmost sympathy and can only pray that the love you hold for your son and daughter-in-law will continue to be a comfort to you, now and always.

Adriana (Gonsalves) Finelli

June 30, 2009

Although many years have passed since high school, looking back on those times brings back many fond memories of Jeff. Jeff was a wonderful person who was always confident that he would go on to do great things. In reading the comments and stories about Jeff and Hannah it is obvious that they have both accomplished this and have made lasting impressions in the (too) short time they were with us.

My sincerest condolences to the Roche and Gordon families.

Steve Kupresak

June 30, 2009

Gord and Susan

I can only express my deepest sorrow for your loss. When such a tragedy happens we cannot understand the reasons but we still have the memory of our Children in our Heart. Those memories will always be with you and will help to carry you through this.

With all my Heart I give my sincerest condolences to you.

Fraser Connell

June 30, 2009

I’m truly sorry for your loss. Jeff was a stand up guy and will be missed.

Amanda Jameson

June 30, 2009

My deepest sympathies. Two beautiful people were taken far too early, but will never be forgotten.

God Bless

Heather Neales

June 30, 2009

Susan and Gordon, there are now words that express the sorrow that is felt. I feel blessed to have known Jeff & both of you though Jen. You both made her feel welcomed in your family & I thank you for that. All of you touched Jen's life in such a profound way. My thoughts are with you.

Virginia Furlong

June 30, 2009

I just read the article in todays' Star about Jeff and Hannah and I feel like crying. I didn't even know these two young people and their little dog. I can't imagine how I might feel as a parent if either of these two children were mine. My heart goes out to Jeff and Hannah's family and friends. I wish there was something I could say to make you all feel better, but there is nothing...God Bless you all.

Natalie Moore

June 30, 2009

I did not know Jeffery but I did know Hannah and I can say with that, that Jeffery must have been an amazing person much as Hannah was herself. It has been a long time since seeing her but I have never and will never forget her. My deepest sympathy and condolences to both the Gordon and Roche families.

June 30, 2009

Susan and Gordon:

I cannot find the words

God Bless

Deb, Doug, Jenni and Kelly Massey

Jim Horton

June 30, 2009

Dear Gordon and Susan,

I awoke today to learn of your enormous loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your son,Jeff. I had the pleasure to watch him play as part of the Power team where he and my son, Kevin played not so many years ago. Although my conversations with him were brief they showed the promise of the fine man he became.

Jim Horton, Martingrove Baseball

Monique Ramsay-Loeters

June 30, 2009

Some things that happen in life are just not fair.
Hannah and Jeff, you will be sadly missed but always in our hearts. xx

Rocky Navea

June 30, 2009

I am so lucky meeting these two great people. I will be sad that i will not be able to see their beautiful smiles but i am also happy and they are together for forever. My condolences to their families.

Daniela Del Rosso

June 29, 2009

I have just heard the news and words cannot express the shock I feel, Jeff was a great friend and confidant in high school and I remember how he always managed to keep in touch with me even after that, he was a funny, warm hearted, generous soul and I will always remember him for the smile he brought to so many faces.

Rocky Navea

June 29, 2009

"I am so lucky and honored meeting these two great people, JEFF and HANNAH. I am so sad that i will not be able to see their beautiful smiles but i am happy that there are now somewhere together and will stay forever. My Condolences to both families."

Kimberly Glasgow-Ostroff

June 29, 2009

I knew Jeff from our days at King's College and Greek life, and although the years have gone by the memories are still very vivid. Jeff brought smiles to so many people and his friendship will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the families during such a difficult time.

Olean Baney

June 29, 2009

How do we find words??? There are none.
Two very beautiful young people, happy together in life, now so for eternity.

Andrea Gralek

June 29, 2009

Words cannot express my sorrow for Mrs. Roche and Mr. Roche; you raised an amazing son who is admired.

Jeff made us laugh and comforted us when we needed a hug... I am lucky to have had him as my dearest friend... he is my angel now.

Andrew MacDonald

June 29, 2009

It was an honour to have known both Jeff and Hannah and shared in their lives. You will both be missed immensely and will be in our hearts forever.

Melanie and Andrew

Amrita Roy

June 29, 2009

I was a classmate of Hannah’s in the graduate program at the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of Western Ontario - this was Hannah’s third year in the PhD program. She was a wonderful person – friendly, talented, intelligent, ambitious. I had never met Jeff, but it was clear they were a close and loving couple. It is so difficult to come to terms with this senseless tragedy. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Gordon and Roche families.

Anthony & Kara Palleschi

June 29, 2009

Our hearts go out to the Roche and Gordon families. Jeff and Hannah are in our thoughts and prayers.

Iain and Maggie Giles

June 29, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to both families in this tragic loss

Rose and Doug Fox

June 29, 2009

Dear Gordie and Sue

I can't imagine what you are feeling there are no words I can say to make you feel better.
The first time I remember seeing Jeff was when Jeannine was baby sitting him and came over to Doug's parents house with him.
They where a new family and they are all together. This does not make it easier for the families but at least they are not alone. Sue I hope they are with your mom and dad and Uncle Ricky and Aunt Eva.

Shawn & Daren Hopkins

June 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with both families. This tragic event leaves us speechless. Jeff will be missed by all!

Our deepest condolences

Jeannie and Paul Yantha

June 29, 2009

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO BOTH THE ROCHE AND GORDON FAMILIES. JEFF AND HANNAH WILL BE TRULY MISSED. THEY WERE SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND WE FEEL PRIVILEDGED TO HAVE KNOWN THEM.

June 29, 2009

Dear Jeff,

All of your brothers and sisters from St.Elizabeth will miss you greatly.

My thoughts are with you, Hannah, and both of your families.

Sincerely,

Nicole Rosas

Jenny Malcolm

June 29, 2009

I met this lovely couple along with Gord and Susie two years ago....what a lovely, loving couple they were.
I'm so sorry to both families for this tragic loss.
God Bless

Raymond Heslop

June 29, 2009

It is with great sadness that I learned of the tragic deaths of Hannah & Jeffery, and so soon after both families had celebrated their marriage. I did not know either of the couple, but knew Jeff's father Gord through hockey. It is a tremendous loss for both families. I will pray tonight for them.

Valerie Nicoletti

June 29, 2009

Jeff, you were full of life, laughter, and happiness. I hold on tight to my memories and take comfort knowing an angel is watching over us. I am so painfully sorry to hear of this tragic ending to a beautiful life.

Bryan Schubert

June 29, 2009

My prayers are with both families. Jeff, you will be deeply missed by many!

Kirk Sawyers

June 29, 2009

Jeff was bar none the nicest and most genuine person I've ever known, period!

I liked him from when I met him while umpiring one of his baseball games back when he was just a teenager. His wit and personality just jumped out from the crowd of nameless baseball players I'd see day-after-day, year-after-year. His way of 'arguing' a call always made me smile, as Jeff couldn't ever keep a straight face while trying to act all upset.

Years later I had the oppourtunity to work with Jeff at Go Bee. When I started it was the Steve and Jeff Show but after a while we became, as Steve Deighton put it, "The Three Amigos". "Working" with Jeff never felt like work at all. We'd get everything that needed to be done, done but we'd also spend hours playing fantasy baseball together. And we didn't just play, we discussed, debated, worked out elaborate trades, studied prospects for drafting and on and on. Talking baseball, anytime of the year and playing fantasy baseball with Jeff was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. He and I just had so much fun with it all. I mean lunch was baseball talk time, as was any other free moment. It all drove Steve Deighton nuts but we couldn't help ourselves. I looked forward to work each day because I knew that Jeff was going to be there. And when my phone would ring at 11pm, I knew it would be Jeff calling to rave about Derek Jeter's night or to gloat when one of his pitchers threw a gem.

When I barely beat Jeff in a league a few years back mostly due to Eric Gagne being injured, he signed a $5 dollar bill, "No Gagne, JR", and gave it to me as a trophy. I framed it and he and I laughed.

One of my fondest memories will always be going to Yankee Stadium with Jeff on Mother's Day a few years back. We watched Giambi turn boos into pandemonium as he hit a huge bomb into the second deck in right to end his slump against the A's. Jeff couldn't stop smiling. Heck, he couldn't stop smiling from the moment we arrived in the Bronx and approached the park.

I always called Jeff J-G, his first two initials. I thought that J-G was important sounding and to me, he deserved to sound important because to me he that's exactly what he was.

When J-G and I got to our seats in New York he called his father and the look on his face was this gushing, huge smile as he spoke and asked, "Guess where I am?" The way he shared the moment with his dad and the way he lit up gave me this chill. It was such a genuine and warm moment and it touched me and I was happy to just be there to share the emotion. It was like the end of Field of Dreams, when Kevin Costner says, "Hey dad, wanna have a catch?"

Jeff was just so warm and genuine and I miss him so much. I feel the pain that everyone who was touched by J-G must feel and I can't imagine my being able to find any words that might make any off the feelings of loss become lessened. I just wanted to share my story and thoughts and to let everyone know that Jeff touched lives and was loved well beyond what might be imagined.

Carmen Teti

June 29, 2009

Sorry to hear about you loss of your children. When it hurts to look back and you are scared to go forward, just look beside you and your best friends will be there for you.

heartfelt condolences to both families

Mike Lucarelli

June 29, 2009

Susan & Gordie -
Susan & I are utterly horrified at the extent of your tragedy, nothing in one's life can be so painful and difficult to comprehend.

I know my words are feeble, but please accept Susan, my sons Carson Adam & Austin's deepest possible condolences as this has hit us so very hard too. You are very much in our prayers and our daily thoughts as our Jeffrey & Hanna. We are so sorry at your loss that no combination of my words can begin to convey.

Mike & Susan Lucarelli

Christine Robinson

June 29, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such an amazing and inspirational couple. May Jeff and Hannah's spirit live on in the hearts of all who knew them. My thoughts are with all of Jeff & Hannah's friends and family.

Sue Lewis-O'Halloran & Clive O'Halloran

June 29, 2009

The radiance of their love for each other was something we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gordon & Roche families and with all the many people who loved them and whose lives they touched.

Brandie

June 29, 2009

It's hard to know what to say, except that you are thought of in friendship and in sympathy. Jeff & Hannah will be missed greatly by so many people.

June 29, 2009

The Humberview Huskies are saddened to hear of the passing of Jeffery and Hannah. The loss of such good people at such an age is truly a shock. We hope that both families are able to look back on the good times and keep them alive in your memories.

Daniel Vale

June 29, 2009

Time and Fate are two of humanities most arguable mysteries. I cannot beign two explain to you the nature of time and fate but I do know that strength can be found in the Lord. Through his teachings and wisdom the Lord can show us the direction to be closer to God and also closer to whom we love and charish.

Anne & RIchard Paramonczyk

June 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to both families and friends of this beautiful couple
God bless you all

June 29, 2009

To Susan and family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son and his new bride.
Mary Wiseman (Psychologist, TDSB)

Larissa (Laroo) Gocentas

June 29, 2009

Hannah and Jeff were both wonderful friends and an inspirational couple. I will always fondly remember the memories we shared together. My heart goes out to all who knew them, especially the Gordon and Roche families. My prayers are with you all. It is a blessing to have known such an amazing couple.
In loving memory of great friends who will now be together for eternity.
I will love and miss you both always, reposez en paix.

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