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Donald Deschenes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2004.

DESCHENES - Dr. Donald L., of Centerville, formerly of Braintree, December 28. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Deschenes (Finn). Father of Donald Deschenes, Jr. of Centerville, Paula Miller of Charleston, SC, Matthew Deschenes of Naples, FL, Stephen Deschenes of Wellesley, Gregory Deschenes of Hingham, Liz Deschenes of New York, NY and Paris, France and Margo Austin of Richmond, VT. Brother of Richard Deschenes of Salem, Lester Deschenes of Collegeville, PA, Estelle Grey of Boca Raton, FL, and the late Paul Deschenes and Raney Deschenes. Also survived by eight grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main Street, Centerville, on Monday, January 3, at 11 AM. Visiting Hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Marstons Mills, on Sunday, 3-6 PM. Burial in St. Frsancis Xavier Cemetery, Centerville. Memorials in his name may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607. www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com

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January 5, 2005

Meg Foster posted to the memorial.

December 31, 2004

mary (elizabeth) rossi (deschenes) posted to the memorial.

December 31, 2004

Raney James Deschenes posted to the memorial.

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Meg Foster

January 5, 2005

Dear Aunt Beth and Family, It is impossible to think of Uncle Don without remembering his warmth. My parents had a special place in their hearts for Uncle Don, and even though my siblings and I didn't see him often, we grew up feeling his presence. We knew every detail about every cousin because when Uncle Don held Dad captive in "the chair", he filled Dad's mouth with cotton balls and told him everything! And as funny as it seems, my father, a quiet man who really was more comfortable listening than talking, cherished those times. My father told everyone what a great dentist Uncle Don was. Not surprisingly, my husband, the son of a dentist and an avid golfer, became a devoted patient of Uncle Don's too. We will all miss his energy, his charm and especially, his love. Meg

mary (elizabeth) rossi (deschenes)

December 31, 2004

Dear Aunt Beth and cousins,

Although we never had the usual family encounters the times that I have spent with Uncle Don (my godfather) have left warm impressions. My favorite memory was when Uncle Don danced with me at my first wedding when I was 22 and rather outside my families favor, he was so very sweet and supportive and made me feel special. He had a gentle spirit that I also recognized in my own father... I hope they are together and at peace. Uncle Don comforted me when my dad was in the hospital, he was a wonderful man. I feel a personal sadness knowing he is gone.

Looking forward to hugging you all, Mary

Raney James Deschenes

December 31, 2004

December 31, 2004

Dear Aunt Beth and Kids,

I share your great loss. Uncle Don helped shape my career as a dentist. Without his help, I doubt if my application to Tuft's would have been given much consideration. He advised me to go with the service and get some experience before going out in the real world. I guess, I'm still doing that. I loved our conversations concerning dentistry. He was always up on the newest techniques and trends.

As a kid, I loved the trips to Braintree, to see you both and my cousins, although it usually involved a side trip to Uncle Don's office. He was kind and gentle. I hope I've emulated him in my own care.

I will miss him. Jimmie

Joyce Allen

December 31, 2004

Please know my deepest sympathy is with you and your family. Keep those memories close.

Love you all

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Suzanne Newell

December 31, 2004

My husband David, my daughter Caroline and I wish to express our condolences. I remember visiting Aunt Beth and Uncle Don and Margo at their home in Braintree when I was little.

Love,

Suzanne Hutchins Newell (Raney and Rita's granddaughter)

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