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1930
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2020
Edwin Roche Obituary
90 of Hingham passed away on April 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Born on April 7, 1930 in Providence RI. He was the son of the late Dr. Edwin & Sarah (Libby) Roche. He is survived by his wife Ann (Miller) Roche and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Paul and his brother Laurence and sister Dorothy. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served as a combat advisor to the Army of the Republic of Korea. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. Ed began a career in publishing and advertising as a reporter for the Providence Journal. He later worked for several major book publishers in NY City as well as a consultant to the Ford Foundation and helped introduce mass market paperback publishing into South India. He was a founding partner of Marquardt & Roche Inc. of Stamford CT an advertising agency specializing in business to business advertising serving companies such as GE, United Technologies,Olin Chemicals and American Can Company. Ed was also an accomplished award winning artist, His art was full of vibrant colors where he took on subjects both serious and comical. Services Private.
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Betsy Convery
April 30, 2020
Dear Anne...I was just starring at Ed's painting that he gave my sister and me of our sewing machine back when we shared creative vibes at The Mill. He was so sweet saying Hi and showing his latest painting when we would walk by his studio to start work in ours. His colorful and often whimsical work was a joy to pass by every morning. God bless ❤Miss you . Betsy Convery. Sew Many Things
April 29, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. Ed was here at the Shady Lea Mill for several years. His paintings were bright and amazing. My brother and I bought one he painted of the Mill for my Dad. He was always so kind and gentle. RIP, Ed.
Lynn Reisert Krim,
The Mill at Shady Lea.
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