Gladys Roach passed away in the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory: her children: Terry (Andrea) Roach, Bill (Bernie) Roach, Darryl (Louise) Roach, Debbie (Bob) Blanchette, Cheryl (Reg) Bellanger, Shelley Fenner; grandchildren: Yvonne (Todd) Robinson, Andrew Roach (Shawna Dawson), Leslie (Murray) Rich, Derek (Dayna) Roach, Chad (Alicia) Roach, Ryan (Alyssa) Roach, Stephanie (Joel) Bancescue, Danielle (Doug) Bannerman, Cassie (Brett) Jullion, Brody Roach (Janessa Carrier), Ashley (Josh) Kehler, Lance (Meredith) Bellanger, Kristin (Shawn) Coulter and Rhett Bellanger; great-grandchildren: Liam, Aiden, Keegan Robinson, Robin and Ben Roach, Muriel and James Rich, Haley and Kale Roach, Jax Roach, Barrett Roach, Harvey Bancescue, Jarred, Reid and Jace Bannerman, Bentley Jullion, Rylan and Payton Kehler, Lorraine, Edmond, George and Josephine Bellanger and Hadley Coulter; brother Ken Elliott; sisters-in-law, Winnie Elliott and Lillian Roach and numerous nieces and nephews. Gladys was predeceased by, her husband Bill, grandson Jason Blanchette, great-grandsons Hayden Roach and Dawson Roach, brothers and sisters: Howard Elliott, Etta Palenstein, Dorothy Wouters and Wilfred Elliott. The funeral service for Gladys was held at the Edam Community Center, Edam, Saskatchewan on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Father Peter Paase officiating. The eulogy was given by Ashley Kehler. The first reading was given by Stephanie Bancescue and the second reading was given by Lance Bellanger. Prayers of the Faithful was given by Kristin Coulter. The Cross Bearer was Rylan Kehler and the Gift Bearers were, Danielle Bannerman and Cassie Jullion. The organist was Darcy deMontarnal. The honorary pallbearers were all who shared in Gladys's life. The pallbearers were, Derek Roach, Lance Bellanger, Chad Roach, Rhett Bellanger, Ryan Roach and Brody Roach. The interment was held at the Edam Catholic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Gladys may be made to the Enriched Manor, Edam, Saskatchewan or donors charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Gladys was born April 4, 1925 at Edam, Saskatchewan to Ella May and William Elliott. In 1951, she married Bill Roach. Gladys had a love for sports. In her younger years, she played softball and also enjoyed curling. She always found time to go and watch her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play their sports. Gladys worked at The Edam Credit Union from 1966 to 1990 when she retired. She was the manager for 21 of those years. She also volunteered on many organizations. Family meant everything to her and she was always glad when they came to visit. She always insisted on hosting family gatherings. She loved to watch the Blue Jays play ball and rarely missed a game. Curling was another favorite to watch. She also liked to play cards. She will be sadly missed by all her family. View the full eulogy at www.mccawfuneralservice.com
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The Roach family wishes to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone. To all who brought food, flowers or made calls to each of our homes, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
