Normand Desmarais, Sr., age 75, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Frances (Briand) Desmarais to whom was married 50 years.
Born in Wesport, one of twelve children of the late Albert, Sr. and Imelda (Bastille) Desmarais, he was a lifelong area resident.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps he was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #103 in Swansea. A mechanic at V & L Auto Repairs in Swansea he worked 40 years until his retirement in 2003. He enjoyed games such as poker and word searches as well as playing scratch tickets.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Normand Desmarais, Jr. and Jason Desmarais and his wife Rebecca; one daughter, Tonya Lee Desmarais; brothers, Robert, John, Donald, Richard, Roger, Dennis, William and Maurice Desmarais and Paulette Madora; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Paul Desmarais and Albert Desmarais, Jr. and grandfather of the late Skylar Ann Desmarais.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River with a Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. His burial with Military Honors will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne and is private. Contributions may be made in his honor to South Coast Center for Cancer, 506 Prospect St., Fall River, MA 02720. For tributes and directions, www.waring-sullivan.com
