top banner

Obituary Listings

Donald J. Desrosiers

May 15, 1950 January 10, 2021
Donald J. Desrosiers
There are condolences waiting approval on Donald's Tribute wall

Plant a tree in memory of Donald

An environmentally friendly option
Obituary for Donald J. Desrosiers
Donald J. Desrosiers, 70 of Willimantic passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Lucien J. and Dorothy (Maheu) Desrosiers and also brother to the late Robert  Desrosiers. Born on May 15, 1950 in Willimantic, he resided in Willimantic at West Park St for the last 10 years. He worked in the Wire/Cable Industry in the early years and went on to be a  self-employed carpenter. Donald served his country during the Vietnam war in the USMC, 1969-1973. He received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal W/1 Star and the Campaign Medal W/Device. He was also an outstanding O 311-Rifleman and 199.168-Proof Dir Small Arms. He enjoyed working on cars and house refurbishing.

 He is survived by his brother, Lucien J. Desrosiers Jr., his sister-in-law, Judith A. Desrosiers, both of Pawtucket, RI; his 3 daughters, Culleen Filosi of Dawsonville, GA, Heather Thompson of North Brookfield, MA and Crystal Desrosiers of North Windham, CT, he also is survived by 8 grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Services and a private Military burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham will be on Friday Jan 22, at 10AM. Due to COVID-Virus there wont be any family gathering after the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs 287 West St, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067 To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com.
Read More

To plant a tree in memory of Donald J. Desrosiers, visit the Tribute Store.

Previous Events

Graveside

Friday

22

Jan

10:00 AM 1/22/2021 10:00:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1/22/2021 10:30:00 AM
St. Joseph Cemetery

61 Club Rd
Windham, CT 06280

St. Joseph Cemetery
61 Club Rd Windham 06280 CT
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

St. Joseph Cemetery Final Resting Place

61 Club Rd
Windham, CT 06280

61 Club Rd Windham 06280 CT
United States
Albums

Create new album
 
Subscribe To Obituaries


alt

We appreciate your support
In accordance with the wishes of the family, this
message has been declined.
Loading...