Obituary of Madeleine Desmarais

Madeleine Françoise Desmarais (Bénéteau)
October 6, 1928 - October 29, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Madeleine, at 92 years, formerly of Stoney Point, on Thursday, October 29. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Nil Desmarais (2016). Loving mother of Robert (Julianne) (late Joan), Pierre (Michel Allen), Yvette, and late Guy (surviving wife Doris). Cherished mémé to Jaime, Jeff (Sarah), Jennifer, Nicole (Hassan), Danielle (Ken), Matthew (Jennifer), and proud mémé to great-grandchildren Aidan, Alice, Zayd, Malik, Conner and Paisley. Daughter of the late Louis and Lucy Bénéteau (Beaudoin). Dear sister of the late Julien (Dolores), late Florence (Ed) Beaudoin, late Marguerite (Dick) Martin, Lucille (late husband Ron) Henderson, late Maria (Gérard) Desmarais, late Paul (surviving wife Terry), late Philippe (Mary-Lou), late Jean (surviving wife Hélène). Sister-in-law of the late Jeanne (Clifford) Giroux, late Roméo (Yolande) Desmarais, late Lorraine (Edward) Giroux, late Irene (Léo) Paré, Angela (late husband Cliff) Alexander, and late Marcella (Jim) Thibert. Family and friends will be received at Visitation Parish Church, Comber, on Friday, November 27 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Memorial Mass to commence at 10:30 a.m. As per Covid-19 regulations, we require that anyone wishing to attend the visitation, pre-register in a time slot between 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. using the following link, Visitation Registration.  Please note that the Funeral Mass is FULL DUE TO COVID 19 restrictions. If you have any questions or concerns please call 519-682-0110 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule a visitation time. Donations to Visitation Parish Church Building Fund appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at www.reaumefh.com