Anna M. Roach, 87, of Woodstock Valley, wife of the late Jacob H. Roach Sr., died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was born June 22, 1921 in Brainard, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Kassey) Finlay and had lived in Enfield for 25 years before moving to Woodstock in 1982. She and her husband traveled extensively around North America in their RV, even driving to Alaska seven times. She is survived by five children, Jacob H. Roach Jr. of Woodstock Valley, Cheryl Mullin, also of Woodstock Valley, James R. Roach of Norfolk, MA, Dan Roach of Glastonbury and Sandra Grossi of Danielson, a sister, Frances Weaver of Florida, three brothers, William Finlay of Texas, Walter Finlay of Nassau, NY and Richard Finlay of East Greenbush, NY, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd. Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic assisted with arrangements. Please visit
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