With great sadness, we announce that Mary Claudia Roache of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of St. Lucia, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Palm Bay. She was predeceased by her parents, John Daniel and Marie Justine Serville.

Mrs. Roache was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who is survived by her husband, Hilary Roach, children, Seretse (Karole White), Sr. Clara Mahilia, and Hilary Jamal (Kelli Collins). Also left to mourn are stepchildren Bibiana Jackie George and family, Michele Shermain George and family, Andy Duncan and family, and Dayshia Martial and family.

Grandchildren: Lisa-Marie, Auriel, Kaleb, Sydnee, Whitney and Layla Roache.

She will be lovingly remembered by her in-laws, the Roache family and numerous extended families especially the St. Juste family of Grenada, Denys, Alcindor, Innocent, Haynes, and Desir families from Soufriere, St. Lucia.

She was a proud member of SJC class of 1970, and dear friends with Beverly, Catherine, Estellita, Monica and Sonia, as well as Catherine Felicien, SJC class of 1969. In Palm Bay, she was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic community, served in numerous ministries and leaves behind many friendships.

Wake services for Mrs. Roache will be held on April 4, 2025, at Ammen Family  Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 950 Malabar Rd SE from 5-8 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on 300 Malabar Road on April 5, 2025, at 1pm. Claudia will be interred at St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery in Palm Bay.

Flowers may be sent to Ammen Family Funeral Home or memorials are suggested to the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 295 Benham St, Hamden, CT.