Norman P. Desmarais
January 22, 1940 — June 28, 2016
WINCHENDON – Norman P. Desmarais, 76, of 168 Elm Street, died peacefully Tuesday, June 28th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.
He was born in Winchendon on January 22, 1940, son of the late Dominic and Annette (Cote) Desmarais and was a 1958 graduate of Murdock High School. Following his graduation, Norman proudly served in the United States Army.
Norman worked as a shipping supervisor for 24 years at New England Woodenware and later worked for other companies. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His first wife, Gloria B. (Rice) Desmarais, died in 1980. Survivors include their two children, Michael P. Desmarais of Winchendon and Julie A. Simpson and her husband Roger of Fitzwilliam, NH; two grandchildren, Courtney and Danielle; a sister, Doris A. Mowrey of Townsend, VT and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gloria B. (Rice) Desmarais; a brother, Harvey A. Desmarais and two sisters Pauline Allaire and Jeanette Mowrey.
He is also survived by his wife, Georgina (Gallant) Desmarais and her family, Gizelle Gagne, George and Deanna Gallant, Denise and Emile Pellerin, Lisa and Tim Duprey and Bruce Gallant; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 1st at 10 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street is directing arrangements.
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