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ROACH, Raymond Michael "Toad"

ROACH, Raymond Michael "Toad" - 49, Dartmouth. It is with great sadness and broken hearts the family announces the passing of Toad on Monday, January 22, 2007. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Milton and Rita (Wilkes) Roach. Mike turned his passion for motorcycles into a business and founded Toad's Cycle Works in 1979. In addition to running the business "doin' it right", he built dozens of world class custom bikes including the first ever side by side double engine Harley. More than just a local legend, Mike was recognized world wide for his achievements. The motorcycling world is a poorer place for his passing - he was a biker's biker. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; children, Collin (Leora), Derek, Wanda (Scott) Wilson, all of Dartmouth; sisters, Nancy (Mark) Tomney, Calgary; Brenda Roach, Halifax; grandchildren, Kaelyn Leadley, Nadalie Roach, Jace Wilson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Visitation for family and friends will take place from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, both in New Covenant Ministries, 110 Thorne Ave., Burnside, Pastor Gary Hooper officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mike's memory to any children's charity would be appreciated. 

 "Be of good cheer, Toad is ridin' with the angels."

 

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Someone sent me an email last night and requested a message board to send some thoughts... I thought this would be a good place for that... As for the Bikes at the Funeral.. Im assuming they will bring Mikes Bike there.. and trailer it there.. not ride it there... ITS WINTER.. so Im hoping everyone will stay safe - and not ride!... There will be a memorial Ride for Mike on his Birthday in August - so save your riding for then. Messages about Mike can be left here ................... Stories, thoughts, condolences..... feel free ~Janice

Yes its true!... With a very heavy heart....... I pass along the sad news of Toad - Mike Roach passing on.  He was rushed to the hospital just past midnight last night - with the hopes of getting him back on track.  Well that didn t happen.  Mike passed away at 10:20 this morning.  He wont suffer - he was with loved ones - and his memory will be kept alive in our community forever. 

I will post more as I compose myself.......... ~ Janice