Obituary of Harry Anthony Roche "Finnegan"

ROCHE/FINNEGAN:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, September 30, 2018, Harry Anthony “Mr. Finnegan”  Roche, of Grand Bend formerly of Toronto, age 75.  Loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and Jeff McIlveen of Oshawa, Harry and Barb Roche of Scarborough, Darren and Laura Roche of Ajax.  Cherished Grandad of Tyler McIlveen, Chelsea and Rick Rahm, Harry Roche, Allison Roche, Michael Roche and Natalie Roche.  Dear brother of Patsy, Anne, Marie, Frances and Jean all of Ireland.  Remembered by the mother of his children Annie (McCann) Roche of Toronto.  Harry will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families and his dear friends Barbara, Peter, Rick and Kim, Jamie and too many more to name.  Predeceased by his parents Harry and Nellie Roche. At Harry’s request, cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Harry’s Life will take place at the Oakwood Resort – Terrace Room, Grand Bend, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. with words of Remembrance at 3 p.m.  Finnegan’s wake will continue at 6:30 p.m. in Dave’s Pub, Oakwood Resort.   Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.  Harry was the proud owner and operator of Finnegan’s Irish Pub, on the Main Street in Grand Bend for many years.  If desired, memorial (payable by cheque) donations to Colorectal Cancer Canada or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.