With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mary Jane’s beloved husband, our father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, and grandfather — or as we lovingly called him, Pa and Pip — John Roach.
We invite family, friends, and all who knew him to join us in celebrating his life at Carson Funeral Home – J.H. Lynn Chapel (705) 526-6551 located at 290 First St. in Midland on Friday, February 27th 2026 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Speeches and shared memories will take place at 2:00 PM. This gathering will be a time to come together, reflect, and honour the life of a man who meant so much to so many.
Thank you for the love and support you’ve shown our family during this time. We look forward to remembering John together. With gratitude, The Roach Family.
To view the service please follow this link to the Carson Funeral Homes You Tube channel https://youtube.com/live/GCMQFFGKe54?feature=share
Condolences
Anne Cameron
Mar 2, 2026John you are going to be missed by so many. Great guy who made our baby sister happy ❤️
John and Ruth Gammell
Mar 1, 2026To Rhonda We were very sorry to read of your brother John"s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences , John and Ruth Gammell
Yveline Mignot
Feb 27, 2026Be sure you’re missed by your loved ones.
Mark Fathers
Feb 26, 2026Rhonda, Victor and John's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. While its been many years since I last saw John his infectious smile and laugh will always be with me.
Elaine Panikkar
Feb 25, 2026Family ties remain not matter how much time as past. I’m sorry to hear about cousin John . I’ve been thinking of you all and sending hugs and love . I will always remember his wonderful smile and laugh.
Paul Stack
Feb 24, 2026Sincere condolences to the family. Always enjoyed working with John. Such a genuine man.
Retha Hill
Feb 22, 2026Dearest Mary Jane, Victor, Rhonda, and to all of John's wonderful family. I send you my heart felt condolences for your loss. I think that John may be in our hearts laughing and telling us quietly that it is all ok. May grace help us to recover from all sorrow and feeling such loss.
Mirella Quadri
Feb 21, 2026Sorry about your great loss. My condolences to the whole family.
Leanne Lafreniere
Feb 21, 2026MJ, and the Roach Family My condolences to all of you. Your father was one of a kind. So kind to us. I will always remember him and his gentle ways. Big hugs to all of you during this difficult time. ~ Leanne
Robinson Family
Feb 21, 2026Our condolences go out to the entire family. In our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Teresa Greg and Maiya
Tim O'Halloran
Feb 21, 2026A good man. I'll miss is friendly smile!
Marlene Stewart, Mark and Ian Henderson
Feb 20, 2026Mark, Ian and I would like to express our deepest sympathies MaryJane and family. John was always so kind
Rene Hackstetter
Feb 20, 2026Hey John....We are climbing together, you are on your Roberts, I am having a tough time keeping up to you...probably because you are younger. You have gone ahead of us, around the curve and over the top of the hill into the cloudless sky. I am still cycling brother and expect I'll join you and all the other champions like Coppi, Simpson, Anquetil and all the rest of our pantheon of heroes...rest easy friend...you will be missed.
Donna Gagnon
Feb 20, 2026Hugs and love to Mary Jane, Victor, Rhonda and all of John's kids and grandkids. John was a fabulous cousin and his laugh will never leave me.
Crystal Dent
Feb 20, 2026Deepest condolences to all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. ❤️
Brian Crosato
Feb 20, 2026John was a great guy -loved to have fun -a hard worker and he loved his family. He will be missed for sure.
Tim Taylor
Feb 19, 2026So sorry to hear about John our condolences to Mary Jane and family sincerely Tim and Cindy. A gentleman and scholar always. His laugh was infectious. He told me I was his best customer at the beer store I said no Brad was?