Clifford Roach — Yarmouth

ROACH, Clifford John, 98, Veterans Place, Yarmouth, passed away May 7, 2018. Born in Yarmouth, he was the son to the late William and Harriette (LeBlanc) Roach. Clifford was a veteran of World War II, having received Bar Bomber Command Operational Wings. He was a mid air gunner having flown over enemy territory 28 times. He was an avid outdoors man, enjoying fishing and rabbit hunting. He was a Jack of all trades as one would say, wood carving, pencil drawing, carpentry and plumbing. He is survived by brothers, James, Dartmouth; Patrick, New Glasgow; William, Yarmouth; many nieces and nephews; as well as best friend Jessie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Cecil, Rodney, Richard, Seymore, John, Wilfred and Roderick; sisters, Mary, Marjorie, Winnifred and Lorraine. Cremation has taken place. There was a graveside service Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:00am from the Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Father Henry Smolenaars officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the WAR AMPS Canada. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweeneysfuneralhome.net