Obituary of Dorothy "Dot" Roach

Dorothy Roach Dorothy “Dot” Roach, age 98, died Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg, KY. Born September 26, 1907 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Ainsworth and Anna (Upton) McIntyre. She was the widow of Charles Pierce Roach. Graduate of Hood College (Frederick, Maryland) in 1929, received her master´s degree from Penn State. As a college student she was National Collegiate Archery Champion. She was director of publicity for Hood College for several years and later became director of physical education at Moorestown Friends School in NJ. During WW II she served as director for the U.S.O. in Dublin VA, Newton Falls, OH and Columbus, IN. Dot was also a Kindergarten teacher for more than 25 years at Lad and Lassie Kindergarten. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Presbyterian Church. She was an avid golfer and was honored to have an annual “Dot Roach Tournament”. Survivors include: one daughter: Anne (Tom) 'Teena' Baker of Lexington, KY; and one son: Charles Pierce (Debbie) Roach, Jr. of Harrodsburg, KY; Six Grandchildren: Kevin T. Baker; Jeffrey S. Baker; Anne McIntyre Brigance; LeCarole McIntyre Roach; C. Phillip Roach; Rebecca P. Roach; and Seven (7)Great Grandchidren. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, 10/14/2005, at Spring Hill Cemetery by Doctor Joe Tarry. Friends may call at the Charles Roach Home, 255 Mercer Ave, in Brightleaf Estates, following the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, 326 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or Heritage Hospice, P. O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com