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JAY DESJARDINS Obituary

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DR. JAY A., 84, on November 23, 2014, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA. Beloved husband of Norma Desjardins (nee Adelizzi); loving father of Paula Desjardins Strauss (David), Christine Emery, M.D. (Donald, M.D.), Marilyn Hauser (Daniel), Jay A. Desjardins (Michele), and Stephen P. DesJardins (Julie); loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren; and dear brother of Joan Ranck. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank Desjardins.
Dr. Jay was a beloved physician, who was also a gifted woodworker, master chess player, vocabulary aficionado and avid golfer. He was an Eagle Scout and US Navy veteran.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Barclay Friends Nursing Home, 700 N. Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19380 and Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements by THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com



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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 25, 2014.

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December 1, 2014

To the Desjardins Family,
No kinder or skilled man could have taken care of my parents. Dr. Desjardins saved my father's life! Both of my parents loved the doctor very much. Thank you for sharing him with all of his patients. You are in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather. Eileen Dickens(and the Hayes Family)

November 26, 2014

So sorry to hear about Dr.Desjardins passing.I will always remember what a good friend and how kind he was to our family while living in Havertown.He never hesitated to help us when we needed him! Our deepest condolences to the family.May he rest in peace. Patti Gregg Fanelli

Mary Ann Bonner

November 25, 2014

"He is just a memory away." May your father be at peace. He shall be remembered in my prayers.

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1325 Boot Road, West Chester, PA

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