Gloria E. (Smith) Desfosses age 75 of Salem, NH, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA
She was born in Boston, MA, grew up and was educated in Lawrence, MA, where she attended St. Ann’s School. She was a resident of Salem for the past 44 years, formerly of Shawsheen, MA.
Mrs. Desfosses was retired from Lucent technologies in North Andover, MA. She was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem, NH. She enjoyed bowling, collecting Hummel’s and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her Husband George M. Desfosses of Salem, NH
3 Sons: Robert & his Wife Raechel Desfosses of Littleton, NH
Garry & his Wife Michelle Desfosses of Caribou, ME
Wayne & his Wife Stacie Desfosses of Dover, NH
2 Daughters: Kathleen Desfosses of Salem, NH
Darlene & her Husband Jeffrey Stikeman of Wakefield, MA
1 Brother: Joseph R. Smith of Lawrence, MA
2 Sisters: Patricia Lavoie of Methuen, MA
Carol Ann Smith of Lawrence, MA
7 Grandchildren: Shawn, Ryan, Justin, & Jessica Desfosses
Henry & Tucker Stikeman & Holly Weiland
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral home, 214 Main Street, Salem, NH.