BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

178 Winter Street

Fall River, Massachusetts

Grace Desmarais Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 28, 2017.

Grace Desmarais (Arnoe), age 83, passed away at home Friday, April 28, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Louis Desmarais.

Born in Fall River a daughter of the late Frank and Olida (Longchamps) Arnoe she was a lifelong resident of the city.

A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy she worked as an Insurance Coordinator for Aetna Life Insurance for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1998. An avid reader she also enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching old movies and was an enthusiastic Red Sox fan.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kershaw and her husband Richard of Westport; son, Paul Desmarais and his wife Debra of Bethel, CT; brothers, Paul Arnoe and his wife Carmeleta and Frank Arnoe and his wife Jacqueline; four grandchildren, Douglas Kershaw, Grace Desmarais, Marian Desmarais and Ashley Fournier; three great-grandchildren, Kylee, Luke and Lily Fournier and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George Arnoe.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME AT CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St., Fall River. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd., Ste. 120, Fairhaven, MA 02719.

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May 12, 2017

Dear Nancy and Paul,
We were so sorry to hear about your mother and wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Please give our sympathy to Paul, Frank, and the rest of the family as well. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Auntie Jeanie and Family

May 8, 2017

so sorry to hear about Grace's death. She was my first cousin her mother and my mother were sisters. We lived next door to her all through high school. i am sure you will really miss her. We always kept in touch if only with a Christmas Card. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. My e-mail address is [email protected]. I may have some photos you may like to have, just let me know

May 2, 2017

To Ms. Grace's Family,
My family and I send our sincere condolences to you for your recent loss. Though words may not soothe your pain, may knowing that those who care and share your grief are praying for your continued strength, courage and endurance, help you to get through this difficult time. Psalm 62:6-8

May 1, 2017

Jennifer Medeiros

Nancy and Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. Beautiful Grace is with the angels now. Let your hearts be light knowing you did above and beyond for her. May you take comfort knowing she is finally free. God bless you all.
~♡~

May 1, 2017

MY dear Richard, Nancy , and Douglas, so sorry for the loss of your Mom, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is at peace now, which is where she wanted to be. Love to you, Aunt Nancy

May 1, 2017

colleen santos

sorry for your loss
she was a wonderful women
it was our pleasure to has known her
colleen & frank

May 1, 2017

colleen & frank santos

April 30, 2017

Marie Russell

May your memories be warm as this candle in this time of sorry. So sorry to hear of your mom passing.

April 30, 2017

Jeff & Marie Russell

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 29, 2017

Judy Rose Morra

Rick, Nancy, and Douglas.
So very sorry to hear about Grace. She fought a long, tough battle. May you have peace, in knowing that she is finally resting in her eternal peace now. Jeff and I have all of you, in our thoughts. God Bless her,and your family. Judy

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