Gillian Mary Roach

Roach, Gillian Mary, age 67, of Hunts Point, Queens County, passed away on Saturday, February 14th, 2015, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late John and Bettina (Drew) Roach.

Gillian worked in Japan for a few years teaching English before moving to Halifax, where she worked as a nanny and at a book store. She then moved home to Hunts Point to care for her mother. She enjoyed reading, gardening and dog sitting.

She is survived by a sister, Patricia ( Peter) Legrow, of Cornwall, P.E.I.; nephews, Michael and David, both of Toronto.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Queens County S.P.C.A. or to Thomas Raddall Library (South Shore Regional Library), Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com