Janet E. Roache, 84, of Whitman, Massachusetts died on November 29, 2023 in Weymouth with her loving family by her side.
Born in Whitman, Massachusetts in 1939, Janet was the eldest daughter of the late Bernard F. Cashman and Doris (Cole) Cashman. She graduated from Whitman High School in 1957 and went on to hairdressing school. She eventually went on to become a marketing analyst at John Hancock in Boston, Norwell, and Hingham offices for 20+ years.
Janet lived in Florida for 10 years where she was the caregiver to many beloved souls. She returned back to Massachusetts to spend her final years with her family.
Janet enjoyed her arts and crafts with her special focus in knitting and crocheting. She provided many family members with lessons and gifts. Janet’s family was her pride and joy and she wanted nothing more than to spend time with them. She was kind, funny and always made people smile and feel welcome. She had a sense of humor like no other even during her final days.
Predeceased by her brother David Cashman and wife Darlene of Montana, and Paul Cashman and his wife Joyce of Whitman.
Janet leaves behind her beloved brother Richard Cashman and his wife Linda of Whitman. Loving mother to her two sons, Wayne Roache and his wife Lauren of East Bridgewater, Mark Roache and his wife Antoinette of Taunton, and daughter Kathleen (Roache) Hurley and her husband Jack of Whitman. She was a cherished “Nana” to all her grandchildren, Jennifer Sullivan, Samantha (Roache) Lyons, Steven Roache, A.J. Roache, Seth Roache, Corbin Roache, Moriah Roache, Nicole Hurley, and Samantha Hurley along with her great grandchildren. They were her greatest joy. Janet enjoyed every moment with them, always laughing and wanting to do something fun. Janet was also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visiting hours on Tuesday December 5 from 3:00-6:00 PM with a service to follow at 6:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will be at a later date.