Barbara "Barbie" Charlotte Roche

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Fillmore. Mrs. Roche moved to the Hobe Sound area 35 years ago.

She was a CNA and prior to retirement worked for Lifecare for almost 20 years. Mrs. Roche frequented Sandsprit Park and enjoyed watching the birds. She loved to go to any casino with friends and family. Barbara loved visiting her daughter Kathleen’s house every Sunday for dinner with family, enjoyed her evening’s at home with her son John and loved visiting her daughter Debra in Connecticut to view the fall foliage.

She is truly loved and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her son, John H. Roche, Jr of Hobe Sound, FL; daughter, Debra Roberts and daughter-in-law Meredith Fortin of Newington, CT; daughter, Kathleen Ellert and son-in-law Adolf Ellert of Hobe Sound, FL; cherished grandchildren, Melissa Tims and husband Joshua, Matthew Roberts and fiancée Shauneal Henson, Ryan Roberts and Chelsea Rindels, Michael Roche, Chelsey Brewer and husband Kyle, Nicholas Ellert, Alex Ellert and Anna Kellogg, Barret Ellert and Courtney Oliveira, Samantha Fortin and Jake Downey, Elizabeth Fortin and fiancé Michael Bates; great grand children, Kaliyla and Turner Tims, Alivia and Gage Roberts, baby Ellert due in January 2019, Jolene and August Downey, Caleb and Charlotte Bates; brother, Richard Fillmore of El Cerrito, CA; sister, Joan Gentile of Hingham, MA; brother, Robert Fillmore and wife Carol of Palm Harbor, FL; her caregivers Silvia and Rebecca as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Roche was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, John H. Roche, Sr.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:00PM at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, FL.

Please visit her online guestbook at www.youngandprill.com.