Mrs. Desmarais was born on May 6, 1947 in New Bedford, Mass. to Patrick and Irene Lafreniere. She was the first of 10 children (Patricia, Ann, Mary Louise, Christine, Kathy, Robin, Patrick, Thomas and Anthony). She met a young strapping lad named Roger Desmarais in Westport, Mass. A simple wedding ceremony was performed on October 9, 1965 in New Bedford, Mass. Their journey together was full of ups and downs, but one constant that remained was love. As with most families, the Desmarais family began to grow, leading to 5 children.
She is survived by her Daughter Lisa and her Husband James, daughter Melissa and her husband David, Son Roger and his wife Melissa, Son Eric and daughter Donna. Through good times and bad, Marie was the glue that held the family together. Even when life was a struggle, she always ensured that there was love.
As time marched on, her children provided her with the most blessed gifts she could have ever asked for: her grandchildren. Eight precious littles ones that helped brighten her life: Rachael, Grace, Phillip, Sebastian, Davidge, Deonna, Roger and Raisha. The family continued to grow, and Marie had become a great grandmother by 13 more blessings: Giselle, Zoe, Izabella, Ava, Charlie, Natalie, Emilie, Donatello, Rico, William, Lily, Lucy and Aiden with at least one more on the way.
While some families worry what the future holds for members who have passed away. We have no concerns. We know that Marie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. We know that she has shed this cocoon of humanity and emerged a beautiful butterfly (angel) in Heaven.
We may be sad today, but we are also happy and blessed. As long as we embrace her memories as they flutter by, we will always love her butterfly.
At Marie’s request a memorial will be held at a later date yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to: Crossed Paws Pet Rescue 3205 Recker Hwy Winter Haven FL 33880 863-875-4680 http://crossedpawspetrescue.org
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