Alcide John Roach
1938-2016
Alcide John Roach – 78, of Coldbrook, Kings County, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Leger and Marcelline (Poirier) Roach. In his earlier years, he served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Air Force). He enjoyed working as a driver for a children’s accessible school bus in the Dartmouth area. He also took great pleasure in providing music for various nursing homes. He is survived by his loving companion, Sandra Welton and her family; a daughter, Catherine Roach Eddy, Dartmouth; a sister, Eileen Roach, New Waterford; a step-daughter, Patti (Darrell) Shepherd, Black Rock; a step-son, Arthur (Jessie) Pineo, New Hampshire; step-grandchildren, Morgan, Jacob, Owen, Julia, Elijah, Devin and Nora. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean (Poole) Roach; a sister, Gertrude Clark; two brothers, Eugene and Denis; a son-in-law, Donald Eddy; an infant son, John Patrick. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2016 in Heritage Hall, Lovett Road, Coldbrook. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.