Armand E. Desmarais

February 16, 2020

Armand E. Desmarais (90), beloved husband of the late Irene C. Desmarais for 66 years, passed peacefully on February 16, 2020. Armand was born in Hartford CT, the son of Omer and Maria Desmarais. He attended Trinity College, then entered the US Air Force. After leaving the military he would go on to graduate from the American Institute of Banking and the Schools of Banking at Williams College and Ohio State University. He was employed by Bank of America and it’s predecessor banks for 41 years before retiring in 1988. As an avid golfer, Armand was a member of Wampanoag Country Club and then Rockledge Golf Club during his retirement. He also enjoyed his monthly card games with his dear friends. Armand is survived by his daughter Karen, son James and daughter-in-law Denise and by his grandchildren: Christopher and his fiancé, Lauren, Nicholas and his wife, Jennifer, Gregory and his fiancé, Kim, Alyssa and Emily. He is also survived by his brother Robert. In addition to his wife and parents, Armand was predeceased by his son Thomas and his brother Roland. The family wishes to thank VITAS Hospice, Your Family Home Care LLC and West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center for providing care and comfort in his time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either St. Peter Claver Church or VITAS Hospice at VITASCommunityconnections.org or mailed to VITAS Community Connection, P.O. Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5352 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant St., West Hartford, CT 06107 on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com