The death occurred suddenly at North Cape, PEI, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, of Glen John DesRoches of Tignish, PEI., aged 55 years. Beloved husband of Lorna Mary (nee Dugay) DesRoches. Born at Alberton on March 5, 1963, he was the cherished son of Kevin and Marie (nee Arsenault) DesRoches. 

Loving father of Shannon (Lisa) of Halifax, Sheldon (Charlotte) of Alberton, Kyla (Chris) of Tignish and Lucas of Fort McMurray. Caring grandfather of Jade, Bella, Caden and Holden. Dear brother to Blair (Jenny) of Tignish, Matthew (Lorna) of Alberton, Joanne (Rodney) McLean of Huntley and Cheryl of Tignish. Son-in-law of Addie Dugay (late Joe) of St. Louis. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Ivan (Melinda) Dugay of St. Peter and St. Paul, Gary (Tiny) Dugay of St. Louis, Rodney (Sheila) Dugay of Leoville, Ricky Dugay of St. Louis and Randy (Cindy) Dugay of Myrick's Shore. He will be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.

He was predeceased by a brother in infancy.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton, for visiting hours Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 until time of departure. Funeral Thursday afternoon from St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish, for funeral mass at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Albin Arsenault, Celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy memorials to the St. Simon and St. Jude Building Fund would be gratefully appreciated.

The M. J. Rooney Council #7791, Knights of Colombus, Tignish, will hold prayers for their departed brother Wednesday eveing at 5:45 p.m.