IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Grete Margaret

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Marie Roch

July 23, 1920 – April 12, 2013

Obituary

ROCH, Grete Margaret Marie - 92, of Nictaux, NS passed away on Friday, April 12, 2012 in the Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton. Born in Ruma, Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Wilhelm and Olga (Schrottner) Libisch. Grete trained as a teacher, taught school in Yugoslavia and played a large role in offering support to the operation of the family business in Montreal, Quebec. She was a never- ending source of encouragement to her entire family. Grete was intelligent, patient, kind, loving, her strength of character was matched only by her devotion to the natural world around her. She is survived by her children Fred (Anna) Roch, Nictaux and Heidi Walsh, Albany, NY; grandchildren Jason Roch, Nictaux; Saskia Roch, Halifax; Lucas (Kathleen) Roch, Nictaux; Valerie Walsh, California; Monica Whaley, Maine; Robbie Walsh, Massachusetts; Brendan Walsh, Albany, NY and great grandchildren Willow, Violet, Gus, Heidi, Harry and Finn. Grete is also survived by her beloved sisters Gerda Majeron, Austria and Hilde Kukula, New Jersey. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John (Hans) Frederick Roch and grandson Andrew Walsh. Grete was and will continue to be loved by us all. A light has gone out of our lives. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church, Middleton. Rev. Gerald Saulnier and Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Kingston. Donations in Grete's memory may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Memorial Mass

April
16

St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church

41 Connaught Avenue, Middleton, NS B0S 1P0

Starts at 11:00 am

Interment

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