Mary Ann (Gallant) Deschenes, age 75, formerly of Andover, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Salem Haven Nursing Center in Salem, New Hampshire. She had been a resident of Salem for the past several years.
Born October 3, 1932, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Gaudet) Gallant. She was born and raised in Andover where she also resided for most of her adult life. She worked for many years as a packer and inspector for Sweetheart Plastics in Wilmington and later as an inspector for Octocom Systems, also in Wilmington, until she retired.
Mrs. Deschenes was married on November 29, 1953, to the late Roland Clarence Deschenes, who passed away on May 27, 1987. Following the death of her husband, Roland, Mary then shared her life with the late John (Jack) Hagerty who passed on March 27, 2003.
Mrs. Deschenes is survived by three daughters; Mrs. John (Cheryl) Petch of Melbourne, FL, Mrs. Ronald (Karen) Deveau of Albany, New Hampshire and Mrs. James (Joan) Bourgeois of Andover, three sons; Ronald and his wife Laurie of Salem, New Hampshire, Richard and his wife Lisa Oaks of North Conway and Gary and his partner, Matthew of Orlando, Florida, thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one brother; Francis Gallant and was predeceased in death by on sister, Eleanor and three brothers, Reginald, Roland and Clarence.
The family received friends from 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts. A Prayer Service was held on Wednesday evening, March 19, 2008, at 8PM in the funeral home. Burial was private. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Adventa Hospice Services, 1 E Commons Drive, Suite 33, Londonderry, New Hampshire, 03053.