ROACH, CAROL MAE (née Hollands) - Peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, May 24, 2026 just weeks after celebrating her 95th birthday. Carol is now reunited with her beloved husband Donald Roach (2010).

Loving Mother of Michael and Colleen, Kevin and Denise, Mark and Syl, Brian and Lynne, Karen and Tony Citrigno, and Maureen and Chris Dunn. Much loved grandmother of Steven (Christina), Tyler (Heather), Allison (Chris) Seddon, Cassandra (Jeremy Kemeny), Marlie, Kelsey, Michyla, and Great Nana of Matthew, Caitlin, and Rory.

Dear sister of Beverly Cook, Terry and Mara Hollands, and Mary Watson, and sister-in-law of Carole Jamieson.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Hollands, Roach, and Laugher families. Predeceased by her parents George and Doris (née Laugher) Hollands, her sister Patricia Fortura (2026), infant granddaughter Holly, infant grandson Jarrett, and brothers-in-law Nicholas Fortura, and Tom Cook.

Carol worked at the CIBC bank in Thorold until she and Don married in 1951 and started their family. Carol's second career was at Robinson's when it opened at the Pen Centre in 1975 and retired in 1994 when it transitioned to The Bay. In their retirement Carol and Don travelled in Canada, United States, England, Ireland, Portugal, Holland, Germany, and cruises. Carol belonged to several card clubs and enjoyed playing bridge and duplicate bridge. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and the CWL for over 60 years. Her family was always her number one priority. She always made holidays and family gatherings very special.

Visitation will take place at Bocchinfuso Funeral Home, 2 Regent Street, Thorold on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 -8:00 PM and Friday, June 5 at 10:30 AM, followed by Funeral Liturgy Outside of Mass in the Chapel at 11 am. Memorial Donations to Community Care, Thorold or Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

A very heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Linhaven, especially Merritt East, who took care of our Mother with such compassion.