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Kathleen Mae Desmarais
January 16, 1942 – June 27, 2026

With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and mom mom, Kathleen Desmarais, on June 27, 2026, at the age of 84.

She was the heart of our family and a source of strength, love, and comfort to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She had a way of making people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love touched countless lives.

She was born on January 16th in Salem, New Jersey to George and Jeanette Ware. Throughout her life, she exemplified love, generosity, strength, humor, faith, dedication, selflessness, warmth, and resilience.

Throughout her life, she worked with dedication and pride and retired from Levitz Furniture and later from the United States Census Bureau. She valued hard work, responsibility, and giving her best in everything she did. More than the jobs she held, she will be remembered for the kindness, strength, and care she brought to the people around her and the lasting impact she made on those whose lives she touched.

Family was her greatest treasure, and she loved with her whole heart. She cherished time with those she loved and created memories that will live on forever.

Her grandson, Cole, held a special place in her heart. Whether she was jumping on the trampoline, shooting hoops, or simply sharing laughter and time together, she found joy in making memories and was will always be endlessly proud of him.

She also treasured the love and bond she shared with the entire Desmarais family. The memories, stories, laughter, and love they created throughout the years remained precious to her heart.

As we look back, we realize that the moments that seemed ordinary — her smile, her voice, her presence, her making time for family — were in fact life’s greatest gifts.

While our hearts are broken by her loss, we find comfort in knowing her love and values continue through the lives she shaped and the people she loved.