Charles Roach Presente!

On October 2, 2012 Charles Roach, a leader in the fight against discrimination and racism, for social justice and equality passed away. For decades Charles Roach led rallies and picket lines to defend the downtrodden. Of course we remember his fight to become a Canadian Citizen without swearing the oath to the Queen, which was cut short by his untimely death.

We, in the Cuban solidarity movement, have always enjoyed his support and it was just very recently that we had a presentation at the Ellington’s Cafe Sunday Poetry for the Cuban Five anti-terrorist heroes unjustly held in U.S. custody and Charles Roach sang and recited poetry dedicated to them.

Friends of Cuba and all those who are in the fight for social justice and against imperialist wars, will always remember Charles Roach and gain strength from his example and that is why we believe “Charles Roach Presente!”

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FYI... PRESS RELEASE UPDATED as Promised: Please pass on...

Lawyer Charles Roach's Memorial Service Confirmation.
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: University of Toronto, Convocation Hall
Address: 31 Kings College Circle, Toronto, Ont. M5S 3G4
Phone#: 416-978-2100
Location: University Ave/College St (Queen's Park)
Public Transit: Queen's Park Stn., Southbound Platform

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Thank you muchly.....
June Thorne Roach and family.

PRESS RELEASE

The late Charles Roach leaves to mourn his wife June Williams-Thorne, his children Sunset, Dawn, Charles and Kikelola, his grand-children, Jordan, Dashiel, Nyota, Nya and June's two grandchildren Arima and Silas.as well as three step-sons, Stuart, Mark and Derek.

A private funeral service and cremation took place at Jerrett's Funeral Home on St Clair Avenue West on Saturday, October 6th.

The memorial service set out by Charles to his wife June is tentatively set for November 10th at a venue to be announced. Numerous offers to participate have been received and are greatly appreciated, but June wishes to stay as close to what Charley set out as possible.
Thanking you for your understanding and patience. More detailed information to follow.

June Thorne-Roach 416-920-5444