Wife of late retail director Stanley Roche dies

The death has been announced of Heide Roche, the wife of the late Stanley Roche, who was a director of one of Ireland’s best-known retail dynasties.

Ms Roche, who supported and championed several local charities, died peacefully at home in Belgooly, near Kinsale, Co Cork, on Thursday, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, Bronwen (Braun-Lynch), Owen Braun, Morgan and Ondine, her sister Ello Braun, her step-child Nicholas, and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren.