It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry (Hank) Roesch of Goderich, Ontario on April 15, 2021. Born in Toronto, Ontario on May 7, 1951 and raised in the Port Dover area, Henry is survived by his long-time partner Brenda Powell, children Ellycia, Jackie, and Laura Lee, and step-children Catherine and Jennifer, as well as grandchildren Autumn, Brailin, Makayla, Karlee and Chloe, and Blakely. He will be deeply missed by his brothers Ron Roesch (Wendy Yule) and Terry Roesch and his sisters Barbara Roesch (André Dubé) and Marg Werden (Don) as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Otto and Gertraude Roesch.
Henry was a graduate of Sir Sanford Fleming College in Lindsay where he studied forestry and his love of the natural environment was evident in all he did from reforesting his farm to teaching his children about nature. He enjoyed nothing more than being outdoors and had an encyclopedic knowledge of tree identification. He was a hard worker and worked for the Forestry Division of Ontario Hydro for quite a few years and later as a welder for Volvo. He was also the owner of HR Tree Service in Goderich for many years. After his retirement, Henry returned to Sir Sanford Fleming College for the Walking Trail Construction and Maintenance program.
The family of Hank Roesch would like to thank staff at the Seaforth Manor for their compassionate care, kindness and friendship bestowed upon Hank during his stay. We are eternally grateful.
Those wishing to donate in memory of Henry are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society of Huron County (https://alzheimer.ca/huroncounty/en/home) or The Long Point Region Memorial Forest (https://lprca.on.ca/forestry-stewardship/memorial-forest/).
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Sharon Brown
Brenda so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sharon Brown
Walter and Catherine Bell
Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Cherish all the great memories you have shared together and hold them close to your hearts. Walter and Cathy.
Glenn Green
So sorry to hear of Hank’s passing. I have many fond memories of Hank.
Janet and Terry Off
Barb, Terry and I are so sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. We have loved hearing your stories growing up in your amazing family. We will continue to love hearing those stories. We are thinking of you. Xxoo
Jim Craig
Brenda
Thinking of you at this difficult time . Hank and I built alot of Cabs together many fond memories
Jim Craig
Jon Ginn
Brenda and family.
Mickey and I were sorry to hear of Hanks passing. We send our condolences.
Dave Chanda
Sorry to hear about Henry’s passing Terry. Our sympathies to you and all the family.
Dave and Sheila Chanda.
Dana Allin
Hank was a good friend to my husband Jace. He was always available for political discussions and good advice. I know they are enjoying a good game of cards now.
Wayne-Carol Fulcher
So sorry to hear of Hanks passing. Hank was a very special friend and no matter how much time passed we continued to love and care for each other over the years. I’ll never forget catching the turkey in Hanks 1940 dodge pickup—it was a good supper. I remember when others in Vanastra had a guard dog, Hank had an attack goose that demanded respect. When Hank put his mind to it he could build anything like his deluxe outdoor hot tub under the stars (an old clawback bath tub. Water heater, garden hose + generator). Hanks shared his love of nature and expert knowledge; this along with his sheer determination brought beauty to be enjoyed by others for years to come. Thanks Hank for all the great memories and laughs we shared over the past 45 years. We will miss your never ending smile and pure heart; you were a great friend. See you on the flip side buddy!! Wayne.
Jim Mulhern
My condolence to Brenda and family.
Jim Mulhern
Lesley Walker
Brenda and families.
Am so sorry to her of the passing of Henry. Love and prayers to you all at this time. Love Profit Family
Marie Van Dorp
Brenda. So sorry to hear of Hanks passing. My condolences to you and your family. Marie
Nancy White
My sincere sympathy to Brenda and her family at this sad time
Brad Holmes
So sorry to hear of Hank’s passing. He was a great man and friend that would do anything for anyone. Lots of good memories at the hockey rinks. My condolences to the family.