Joan Roche
(née Carey)

Joan Roche (nee Carey),

passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday, 11th October 2025,

surrounded by her loving family

and in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Johnny Roche.

Deeply regretted by her children; Michael, Ann, Frank, Patsy, John, Maggie, Mary and Jenny, daughters-in-law; Mary, Thipa, Majella and Mairead, sons-in-law; Hilary, Sean, Martin and Paul, Joan's 25 grandchildren and her 29 great- grand children, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, her good friends Catherine and Christy, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

May Joan Rest In Peace

Joan will repose in Hannon's Funeral Home Doneraile on Sunday evening,12th October from 5pm to 7pm followed by prayers.

Reception into the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Doneraile for Requiem Mass at 2pm on Monday, 13th October 2025 followed by burial in Oldcourt Cemetery Doneraile.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.doneraileparish.ie

Messages of sympathy may be left for Joan's family in the condolence section below

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Friends of Mallow General Hospital.

The Roche family would like to extend a special word of thanks to the doctors nurses and staff of St Joseph's ward in Mallow General Hospital for the exceptional kindness and attention shown to Joan while she was in their care. It was greatly appreciated.