Reta M. Roche Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Reta M. Roche (Melrose, Massachusetts), born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reta M. Roche to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Andersen and Ida Andersen (McKenna); her husband Frederick "Frank" Roche; her son Donald Roche (Susan) of Saugus; her siblings, James Andersen (late Jackie), Ken Andersen (late Pauline) and Minerva Smith (late James); and her granddaughter Stephanie Roche.
She is survived by: her sons, Frederick F. Roche, Jr. (Barbara) of Raymond, NH and Ken Roche (Ruth Roche) of Hooksett, NH; her sister Karen Hall (Walter) of Wilmington; her grandchildren, Fred Roche, Brian Roche, Janie Broadwell (Tim) and Adrienne Anderson (Michael); and her great grandchildren, Brynn and Ty Anderson.
