DeRoche, Donald J.E. The death occurred after a short illness, with family by his side at the Prince Edward Island Palliative Care Centre, Charlottetown, PE, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 of Donald DeRoche of South Rustico in his 91st year. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Eileen DeRoche (nee Gallant). He was the proud father of Christopher DesRoches, Karen Barry (Gerry), Alden DeRoche (Nadine), Lisa DeRoche; loving Papa of Cameron, Samuel, Connor, and Jay. Donald is also survived by his siblings, Marjorie Allen, Leo Doiron, Doris Ouelette, Gloria Wenning; sisters-in-law, Isabel DeRoche, Elsie Pineau; brother-in-law, Alban Pineau; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his parents, John (Jack) DeRoche and Sara Evelyn DeRoche (nee Wells); siblings, Wally, John, Pat, Herman, Marie, Mary, Shirley, Valerie; brothers-in-law, Omar, Elmer, Alyre, Chris, Peter, Leo; and sisters-in-law, Bertha and Louise. Resting at Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home, Charlottetown, PE. No visitation by personal request. The funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, July 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, South Rustico. Interment to follow at St. Augustine's Cemetery. Special thanks to Shana Gallant NP, the staff of PEI Home Care, QEH Emergency Dept., Unit 1 (especially Dr. Neily), and the Palliative Care Centre for their care, support, and compassion. If so desired, memorial donations made to the QEH Foundation or St. Augustine's Cemetery Fund. www.islandowned.ca
Donald J.E. DEROCHE — Rustico
