Obituary of Joseph Howard DesRoche

Peacefully and surrounded by family at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Monday, August 28, 2023 the death occurred of Howard Joseph DesRoche of Charlottetown, age 80 years.  

Beloved husband of Agatha (nee Pitre).  Loving father of Rick and Jason.  Howard was a special friend to Kim Rideout and granddaughter Samantha Rideout.  Howard will be missed by his brother Wilf DesRoche (Erma) and sisters Alma Hackett and Marie Smith (Glen).  Predeceased by his parents Stanis and Denise (Gallant) DesRoche, brother Joe DesRoche and sister Eva DesRoche. 

Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 2:00pm.  By request, no visitation will be held. 

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed from the church and can be viewed by clicking the FUNERAL MASS button or using the following link https://www.facebook.com/events/6392432557476578/

Memorial donations may be made online to Canadian Cancer Society.