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Arthur Desjardins Obituary
79, of Fieldstone Dr., passed away at Kent Hospital on Friday, March 17th, 2017, one day shy of his 80th birthday. He was the former husband of Janice A. (Picard) Desjardins.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur and Hope ( Avery) Desjardins.
Arthur served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for 38 years for United Parcel Service, retiring as a manager in 1994 and he was a Providence Journal deliveryman for 10 years. Duke was a huge sports fan, a devout New England Patriots fan and he enjoyed playing golf many years.
A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his children, Arthur M. Desjardins and his wife Kim of Coventry, Steven P. Desjardins of Boulder City, NV, Sherri Desjardins and her husband Norbert Ansay Jr. of Hope Valley and Robert T. Desjardins of Warwick; four grandchildren Marisa Sprague, Hailey Desjardins, Benjamin Miller and his wife Aubrey and Breanne Desjardins, two step-grandchildren, Norbert Ansay III and his wife Courtney, and Jennifer Ansay and her partner Andrea Ansay, two great-grandchildren, Liam Sprague and Nolan Konesni, and two step-great grandchildren Aubrey and Maddie Ansay. He also leaves the dear friends of his Coventry McDonalds coffee crew, whom he enjoyed spending his mornings with.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4-7 pm in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry, with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 pm. Burial will be private for the family. iannottifh.com
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Bill Traill
April 28, 2017
To Duke's Family. I have such great memories of Art and working with and for him. I will always consider him one of the best that I had the privilege of working with. May he rest in peace.
robert fulton
April 27, 2017
The Duke is one of the best. Have fond memories of our times at UPS. Thoughts and prayers to the family
Bob Dwyer
April 25, 2017
I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SHARING COUNTLESS EXPERIENCES WITH THE DUKE.
Ed Crawley
March 24, 2017
My condolences to Arthur's family, may he rest in peace.
Dan LaFerriere
March 24, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Duke's family.
I'll never forget the great golf matches @ Country View. You may now continue these matches with one of your best buddies Dave in Heaven.
Miss you,
Dan LaFerriere
Ron & karen Gareau
March 23, 2017
Sorry to hear about Art he was a good person at work and on the golf course always ready to help others
Richard Gaudette
March 22, 2017
To Desjardins family --- I new art in high school and have been friendly with him all these years. Great Guy..Dick Gaudette
peter kelly
March 21, 2017
To The Desjardins Family: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Your dad was a great guy and a good neighbor on Waterman Ave.
Phil Blanchette
March 21, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Desjardins family ....
Tina SanSouci
March 21, 2017
To Arthur's Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man.
I had the pleasure of meeting Arthur in 2014. He would come to see me every few weeks and spend at least an hour each time just talking to me. We had many conversations about UPS and poker. He would speak about his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with such joy. It was always nice to see him and hear stories of his life. I am glad that I got to build a relationship with him. His visits and chats will surely be missed.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
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