John Wilfred Roach

The family of John Wilfred Roach is deeply saddened by the loss of their beloved, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle, who died at the age of 91.
Wilfred passed away peacefully in the Foyer Père Fiset, Cheticamp on November 8, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Annie Blanche Roach (Cormier); and parents, John Henri and Mary Laura (Roach) Roach.
Wilfred was born in Cheticamp N.S. He was a lover of fiddle music, played the violin and the spoons. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and gardener. Wilfred was a spiritual man who was a devout Christian and a supportive member of his community. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren for making the best-ever pan-fried cod fish and his nick name “MacGyver” for his creative fix-it skills.
Wilfred settled in Ontario in the late 1950s where he married Annie and raised his family in Scarborough, Ontario. He supported his family in many different jobs, most noteworthy was his career as a sheet metal tradesman working for Arista Newman Products for many years. Wilfred retired and returned to Plateau N.S.
Wilfred is survived by his son, Joseph Emile (Brenda Lee); granddaughter, Rebecca Annie (Mark Clarkson); and great grandson Elliott Trevor Emile, all from Mount Albert, Ontario; and grand daughter, Nicole Deana Roach of Florida; his daughter, Laura Denise MacGregor (Scott Arthur) of Newmarket, Ontario; granddaughter, Ashley Anne Linssen (Gordon); and great granddaughter, Violet Denise Patricia, all of Orillia, Ontario; granddaughter, Melanie Irene Reid (Blair) of Oshawa, Ontario.
Wilfred is also survived by is brother, Charlie Joe Roach (Lenore Thamar, deceased); and niece, Michelle Bergin of Burlington, Ontario, brother, Paul Daniel Roach (Barbara Blades) of Bateau Bay in NSW, Australia; sisters, Ann Adriana Roach of Montreal Quebec; and pre-deceased by sister, Marie Jeanette Roach.
He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He will be forever in our hearts. His ashes will be laid to rest with his wife, in Ontario. Love you Dad and Grandpa!