Irene Desmarais
November 30, 2018
Irene Cesanek Desmarais (89), of West Hartford beloved wife of Armand E. Desmarais for 66 years, passed peacefully on November 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born in New Britain, to Stephan and Anna Cesanek. She was a graduate of Saint Francis School of Nursing class of 1950. In addition to her husband, Irene is survived by her daughter Karen, son James and his children Christopher and Alyssa, and son Thomas and his wife Denise and their children Nicholas and his wife Jennifer, Gregory and Emily. She is also survived by her two sisters Margaret Mackiewicz and Lillian Yaglowski and many nieces and nephews. Irene will be remembered for her sunny disposition and positive outlook on life, and for her love of family, friends, flowers and seashells. The family wishes to thank the Reservoir and Seasons Hospice for providing care and comfort in her time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Seasons Hospice at seasonsfoundation.org or mailed to Seasons Hospice Foundation, Donation Processing Center, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant St., West Hartford, CT 06107 on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be private. Molloy Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
Irene Cesanek Desmarais (89), of West Hartford beloved wife of Armand E. Desmarais for 66 years, passed peacefully on November 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born in New Britain, to Stephan and Anna Cesanek. She was a graduate... View Obituary & Service Information