Anne Roach

Roach
(1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Anne Theresa Roach (nee Campbell)
Lost one year ago on November 10th, 2024,

passed away in Campbell River, BC Canada,
after taking ill with a stroke.

Anne (Annie) was born on Feb 26th, 1938 at home in Crislaghmore, Fahan Parish,
Barony Inishowen, County Donegal to John and Mary (nee Coyle) Campbell.

Anne left school at the end of Grade 6 and entered full time employment,
eventually going to England with her Aunty Tess,
where she met the love of her life, Brian Roach.

After a whirlwind courtship of 7 months,
they married in January 1964 in Lancaster, settling in Widnes.

Julie was born in 1967, and the family of 3 emigrated to Canada in 1968.
John was born in 1969 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

From there they moved
westward to British Columbia
living in a series of communities,
following job opportunities.

Two of the longest stays were in Port Renfrew
from 1972-1979 and Fort St. John, 1979-1990
before returning to Vancouver Island, calling Campbell River home ever since.

Anne leaves behind her loving husband,
Brian Roach, Daughter Julie Roach (Mike Burns)
and their children Brandon Odermatt (Nikole), Kailey Odermatt (C.J.),
Ford Nixon Vander Linden,
Jenna Burns, Son John Roach (Deanna)
and their children, Cassidy Crneck (Donald)
and Derek Roach (Sierra),
Great Grandchildren, Peter Crneck, Olivia Crneck,
Kylie Barker, Nash Barker, Connor Dann,
Kiya Dann, and Sister Mary Putt,
as well as many honorary family members and friends

Predeceased by her father, John Campbell in 1944,
mother Mary Campbell in 1973
and 6 of her siblings,
4 in their infancy/toddler years;
Daniel Campbell (1932-1932), John Campbell (1934-1934), Kathleen Campbell (1935-1936)
and Jane Campbell (1936-1937)

followed by Mickie Campbell in 2011,
Bridget Doherty in 2023
and many dear friends, cousins and
relations over the years.

We had a lovely Celebration of Life tea party
on December 2nd at a beautiful oceanside venue
with a view similar to the one Anne grew up with;
Inch Island replaced with Quadra Island.

We used special embroidered linens
she had collected over the years and her best china, many pieces of which made
their way to their new home with people
who loved Anne as much as we did.


The day was filled with love, fellowship and good memories.
Anne's Catholic mass followed the next day
at St. Patrick's church.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,

the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again
may God hold you in the palm of His hand