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Alice Desilets Obituary

Alice Y. Desilets November 30, 1929 - November 14, 2013 Danielson - Alice Y. Desilets, 83 of Black Rock Ave, Danielson, CT, died Thursday at the Colonial Health Center in Plainfield. She was the beloved wife of Lucien J. Desilets, they were married in 1949 in St. James Church. She was born November 30, 1929 in Southbridge, MA, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Auger) Heon. Alice was employed at Jacobs Rubber for 39 years working in Danielson and Dayville. She had made her home in the area most of her life. She was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson. She enjoyed working with her hands, knitting, crocheting, sewing, macramé, and quilting and was an excellent cook. She was known for her kindness and sweetness, a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She leaves her husband Lucien of 64 years, her sons: Richard Desilets of Moosup; Michael Desilets and his wife Liisa of Tolland; grandchildren: Anna Feeney and her husband Jarrod of Plainfield; Justin Desilets and Tyler Desilets both of Tolland, great grandchildren: Simone and Isabella. She was predeceased by her son Donald Desilets in 1977, her siblings: Emil Heon; Lionel Heon; Yvonne Savard; Joseph Heon. The Funeral will be Monday, November 18, 2013 at 9:15 AM from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Calling Hours Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Donations may be made in her memory to the Colonial Health Center, 16 Windsor Ave., Plainfield, CT 06374. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Nov. 15, 2013.

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m wooden

November 18, 2013

God's word the bible says a time will come when there will be no more death.

Jack Curtis

November 17, 2013

Lucien and family,
I want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Alice. She was a joy to be with and always had such a warm and beautiful smile. We had such fun on bowling day and she seemed to enjoy coming and participating. You are in my prayers. God bless you all.

Alice Fontaine

November 15, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Lisa Horsfield

November 15, 2013

Dear Mike, Liisa, Justin, and Tyler - We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May knowing that your mother is now at peace in a place where there is no more pain or suffering bring you comfort. May the caring of friends help in even some small way during this difficult time. Sincerely, Lisa, Scott, Eric and Lauren Horsfield

Alice Fontaine

November 15, 2013

My thoughts go out to the family. God bless

Jackie (Wolfe) Bissonnette

November 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lucien, Richard and Michael and family for your loss. I recall with fondness those days on Rosedale Street when I use to babysit for Donald, Richard and Michael. She was a dear, sweet lady.

Annette Fontaine

November 15, 2013

To AliceY.Desilets Family and to her pet dog,
My sincere sympathy and prayers for Alice and her family.She was a happy person anbd a smile on her face.I had the privilege to say the Prayers for the Dying on Wednesday . I visited her each week.She came to our Rosary and Prayer Services.She would attend the Mass each month.My Mass will be offered for her on Saturday at All Hallows Church.
Annette Fontaine
Daughter of the Holy Spirit,Associate

November 15, 2013

Desi and Anna;Our condolences and our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.We will keep your family in our prayers at this sad and difficult time. Paul and Rachel Benoit,Jewett City,Ct.

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