Obituary of Kathleen Roach

Granby-Kathleen Roach, 73, passed away peacefully November 30, 2023 at her home. Born December, 12, 1949 in Palmer, she was the daughter of Francis P. and Theresa I. (Trotta) Roach. Kathy grew up in Monson and has lived in Granby for many years. While she was pursuing her teaching degree at Fitchburg State College, she worked at Monson Developmental Center. She began her special education teaching career in Palmer and then for an additional 32 years she touched the lives of countless students in the Belchertown Public School system until her retirement. Her family fondly remembers time together at the holidays, her Labor Day pool parties and special weekends together making cherished memories. As an avid reader, she devoured printed and audio books and especially loved Sci-fi and fantasy novels. Kathy’s four-legged fur companions Bear, Naughty and Boo and the many other dogs and cats she invited into her home brought her so much joy over the years. She leaves her two brothers, James and his wife Patricia of Brimfield and Fran and his wife Bernadette of Monson and her late sister Roberta and her husband Jerry of Wilbraham. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and one great great nephew due to arrive any day. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. A celebration of life will be planned for the summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to PAWS of Granby, MA, PO Box 472, Granby, MA 01033.