Patricia Ann Roache

She was a graduate of St. Mary’s of Royal Oak High School, and married Thomas A. Roache, her best friend of 56 years on Valentine’s Day, 1953. Patricia is survived by 6 children and their spouses, David and Elizabeth of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Susan and Robert Dieck of Carmel, New York, John and Ruth of Suwanee, Georgia, Kenneth and Stephanie of Charlotte, North Carolina, Nancy and Peter Bailey of Sarasota, Florida and Barbara and Robert Foxworth of Andover, Massachusetts. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Tyler, Kaitlin, Corbin, Erin, Sarah, Emma, Nicole, Haley and A.J.

Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved travel, entertaining, dancing, the community at Prince of Peace Church, and being with family and friends. She enjoyed a friendly wager on a game of nearly any description, especially bridge with her dear friends. Above all, she leaves a strong legacy of love and support with her children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the charity of your choice.

Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday April 4, 2011 at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 5100 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093. A reception will follow.