Kevin R. Roche

Townsend-Kevin R. Roche, 69, passed away Saturday, June 14 in Holy Trinity Nursing Center, Worcester.

He leaves his companion of 30 years, Janice Richardson of Townsend and her son, Raymond Richardson of Sterling and a sister, Maureen A. Cass and her husband, Joseph of Omaha, NB. He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia A. (Kozlowski) Roche Gould and George R.I. Roche and his step-father, Robert Gould. He was born in Baltimore, MD and graduated from West Boylston High School and Worcester State College.

Kevin worked as a printer for Seaboard Folding Box Company for many years before retiring. As a former member of Townsend Ridge Country Club, he enjoyed golfing and going on golf trips in the winter to warm destinations. Kevin was also a very talented woodworker creating furniture and "trinkets" for around his house. 

Family and friends are welcomed to a visiting hour on Friday, June 20th from 10am until 11am with a prayer service beginning at 11am in Fay Brothers Life Celebration Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NEADS World Class Service Dogs @ https://neads.org/get-involved/donate.