Barbara G. Roche

Barbara G. (Gillis) Roche, age 88,  of Stoneham, formerly of Randolph, passed away September 6, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Gerald F. Roche.  Born in Boston and raised in Randolph, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Marie (McCormack) Gillis.

Barbara was retired from the State of MA Dept. of Education as an Administrative Secretary.  She was an avid reader, bowler, golfer and loved to travel.

She was the mother of Paula M. Buono and her husband David; grandmother of David Jr. "DJ" and Carli M. Buono, all of Stoneham.

She was the sister of Marie Anderson of Plymouth, Gertrude Nolan of Florida and the late Bernadette Argus.  She also leaves her closest childhood friend , Barbara Sampson Pictum of Nevada, formerly of Randolph.

A graveside service will be held September 16th at 2 P.M. in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  Arrangements under the direction of Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home of Stoneham.