ROCHE: Peacefully, with the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, Darryl Francis Roche of Exeter, formerly of PEI, age 54. Predeceased by his wife Shannon Lee (Smale) Roche (May 2022) and his father Mervin Joseph Roche. Father of Dakota Roche. Beloved son of Vivian (McDonald) and her husband Leonard Kilmer of Crediton. Loved brother of Julie Roche and spouse Richard Dart of London, brother of Jeffery Noftall and spouse Tammy Druce of Windsor. Step brother of Johnathan Kilmer and Cara Lee of Strathroy, Tammy Kilmer of New Brunswick and Tony Kilmer of Alberta. Remembered by his step mother Dianne Adams of Charlottetown PEI, his Aunts Bernadette (Mike) Walsh of NFLD, Ursula Stuart of PEI and Lavina DeGroot of Brampton. Will also be missed by his nieces Tayler and Riley, special cousin and “brother” Adrian Wright and dear friend Gloria Johnston. Predeceased by his Uncles and Aunts, Gord McDonald, Gervase McDonald (Alice), Edward McDonald (Joanne) and Mary Elizabeth McDonald. A private family gathering was held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Monday, March 25, 2024. Mr. Bob Heywood Officiant. At Darryl’s request, cremation will take place. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Darryl was born in York Ontario, but spent most of his life in PEI. He worked as a Correctional Officer for many years.
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Marina Simpson MacLeod
When Daryl and I were in high school together we used to have math competitions in class to see who got the highest marks, we usually tied around 95%. When he started Karaoke in PEI, I was his first host. We had a blast. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Bob Pearce
I’m so sorry to hear Darryl has passed away. I was his delivery guy for Guardian Pharmacy and got to know him over a 3 year period. He was one of my favorite customers and we had many talk’s about his life and his dog’s.I know he did his very best to fight his illness even though it was at times very difficult. My heart goes out to Vivian and Len.
Bob Pearce
Frederick MacLeod
Sorry for your loss. I know Daryl when he was living in PEI. We were friends and even worked at security together. May his family find peace as you share your memories.
Fred MacLeod
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Gloria pear
So sorry to hear of your loss I knew Darryl and he was so good to his uncle gord may you rest in peace you will be missed dearly…. Love gloria
Diane Pearce
Our deepest condolences Vivian and Len. May he rest in peace.
Bob & Diane Pearce