ROCHE, Raymond (Lt. Col. Retd, Defence Forces), (Clontarf, Dublin and Duncormick, Wexford), 18 September 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of St. Vincent’s Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Paul, Gary, Nuala & Claire. Very sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Katherine and Christine, son-in-law Morgan, sister Carmel, grandchildren Morgan, Grace, David, Dylan, Sophia, Sadhbh, Iseult and Art, loving companion Freda, extended family, friends, and neighbours. Pre-deceased by his brothers Richard, Gerald, Sean and Dermot, and parents Laurence and Dorothea. Our sincerest gratitude to all the nurses and staff at Marlay Nursing Home for their wonderful care over the last five years. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney today (Wednesday) from 5 o'c to 7 o'c. Removal tomorrow morning (Thursday) to St Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, arriving for 10 o'c mass. Followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home. Tel: 01 855 6374.