Josephine Elizabeth DesJardins

Josephine Elizabeth DesJardins, 78
PORTLAND -- Josephine E. DesJardins, 78, of Devonshire Street, died peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Gosnell Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Josephine was born in Deep River, Conn., on Aug. 17, 1932, the daughter of Edward A. and Viola P. Lewis Atwood. She attended local schools there and continued to make Connecticut her home for many years, raising her family there.
In 1987 Josephine made the move to Maine in order to be closer to her family. She worked at Maine Medical Center for 10 years as a surgical supply clerk. Following her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her sisters going for rides and then stopping for a picnic lunch along the way. She loved to crotchet, knit and play cards for pennies with friends. Her greatest love, however, was being surrounded by her grandchildren.
Josephine was predeceased by a grandson, Danny DesJardins Jr.; a brother, John Atwood; and a son- in-law, Edward G. Alfonso. She is survived by three daughters, Carol and her husband Edgardo Yambao of Goose Creek, S.C., Linda and her husband Eduardo Tomeldon of Barnegat, N.J., Robin Alfonso of South Portland, three sons, Robert and his wife Kym DesJardins of Daytona Beach, Fla., Danny and his wife Tarie DesJardins of Portland, Dale and his wife Luanna DesJardins of Portland; three sisters, Sylvia and Joe Perkins, Jeanette and Joe Cianci and Barbara and Fred Thody all of Palmyra, one brother, George and Debbie Atwood of Palmyra; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Connecticut. Those who wish may express online condolences at www.ctcrawford.com.
Josephine Elizabeth DesJardins