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Roger M. Deshaies, age 96, of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Therese C. (Caron) Deshaies who had preceded his death just 6 days prior to his passing. Mr. and Mrs. Deshaies had been married for 67 loving years.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Julien and Ernestine (Masse) Deshaies, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and worked as a machine setter for Continental Screw Company until retiring in 1982. Mr. Deshaies was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, woodworking, making puzzles, napping, and especially eating sweet desserts. Above all, what he loved most was spending every moment with his beloved wife.
He is survived by four children, Ronald R. Deshaies and his wife Donna of Rockland, Diane M. Lacerda and her husband Jay of New Bedford, Robert A. Deshaies and his wife Chun-To of El Paso, TX and Raymond R. Deshaies and his wife Anne of Acushnet; 12 grandchildren, Roland Deshaies, Rochelle Bermudez, Roger Deshaies, Stephanie Deshaies, Randall Deshaies, Ryan Deshaies, Sarah Larguinho, Richard Deshaies, Ashley Rebello, Melissa Cabral, Brittany Souza, and Courtney Souza; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Deshaies was the father of the late Richard J. Deshaies and brother of the late Loretta, Leo and Armand Deshaies, Florence Mesquita, Doris Patenaude, Lucille Tremblay, Therese Alves and Jeannette Nunes.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9 AM from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. Joseph-St. Therese Church, Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial will be private. For directions or online registration please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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5 Entries
June 22, 2017
Paul Varnum
Diane I can't imagine what you're going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You've got to believe the bond between your Mom and Dad is the ultimate True Love, and they're together again, pain free and happy. May God rest your Father's heart and soul, and bless your entire family.
June 21, 2017
Renee Sousa
To the Deshaies Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. We live on the other end of the neighborhood and it was always nice to see your parents walking or driving together. They truly were a team. We will miss them. Please know that you all are in our thoughts.
Sincerely, Renee, Clem, Scott & Cory Sousa
June 20, 2017
Greg & MJ Shaw
Diane, what can be said to ease your pain and sorrow? So sudden and soon after your mom's passing. May you find peace and comfort knowing they are together dancing on the Streets of Gold.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg and MJ
June 20, 2017
So sorry Diane. Jerry
June 19, 2017
Thirty years ago, Sheldon and I purchased a home next door to an extraordinary couple. We shared an extended family-type connection with each other. We will miss Terry and Roger deeply, but we will never forget them. It is with extreme sadness we say farewell to Terry and Roger. Our condolences to the Deshaies family. Sharon, Sheldon and Tom Leman.
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