Gail Howland Roach passed away peacefully in Vacaville, Calif., on June 7, 2014, after suffering a stroke.

Gail was born on Nov. 3, 1939, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to parents Winslow Deane Howland and Marylyn Hayes Kemp.

Gail and her late husband, Bill, lived in El Cerrito, Calif., from 1973-2000, at which time they moved to Coupeville, where they resided until 2011.

Gail gave so much of herself to her family, her friends, her neighbors, her church and the many children she helped learn to read.

Gail is survived by sons John Roach and Alan Roach (Alicia), daughter Kelly Barry, and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Vacaville, Calif.