WORCESTER-Dorothy F. (Wallace) Roach, 76, of 8 Fairbanks Street, died Monday, May 19th in The Meadows of Leicester after an illness. Her husband of 20 years, John J. Roach died in 1974. She leaves 4 sons, John G. Roach of Charlton, Brian R., Bruce R., and William T. Roach all of Worcester; 4 brothers, Arthur Wallace of Chula Vista, CA, Edward Wallace of Auburn, Harold and Orrin Wallace of Worcester; a sister, Marjorie Borowski of Worcester; 6 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a son James F. Roach in 1988, a daughter, Maryellen Roach in 1996 and a sister Beverly Labaire.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Orrin and Maryellen (Ahearn) Wallace, and lived in Worcester all of her life. She graduated from Commerce High School. Mrs. Roach was a nurses aide at the Greenery Nursing Home for many years. She loved the beach.
After cremation, the funeral Mass will be Friday, May 23rd at 10:00 AM in Ascension Church, 40 Vernon Street. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue is handling the arrangements.