Adrien Desrosiers

1926 - 2016

Adrien Desrosiers, 89, of Rockledge, FL, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2016. He served in the navy during World War II as a Coxswain on the Destroyer U.S.S. Capps. He was the beloved husband of D. Theresa (Gladu) for 68 years. Adrien and Theresa met at Pulaski Dance Hall in New Bedford, MA after Adrien returned from service. What started as two friends dancing every Saturday quickly turned into dating and an engagement. Once Theresa met him, she "knew it was Adrien." They married on May 1, 1948, and had 8 sons. He worked hard for his family. Adrien and Theresa had a love rooted in faith and prayer-a love that built a one of a kind legacy. Adrien will never be forgotten. Adrien made friends wherever he went. Whether you were a teller at the bank, a grocer at Albertson's, an employee or customer at Pinch-a-Penny, or a passerby at church, to know Adrien was to love him. He loved fiercely and faithfully. Once he knew someone, they were always in his prayers. Adrien loved giving wet smooches. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Adrien was the son of the late Alexander Desrosiers and Elmira Desrosiers (Trahan) of New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his beloved sister, Claire Viens and husband Isadore of Fairhaven, MA. He was the brother of the late Henri Desrosiers of New Bedford, MA, the late Emile Desrosiers of Vernon, CT, the late Mary Theresa Desroches of Milford, MA, and the late Romeo Desrosiers of New Port Richey, FL. He is survived by his 8 sons: Robert Desrosiers and wife Doris of Baltimore, MD; Maurice Desrosiers and his wife Sheila of Rockledge, FL; Gerard Desrosiers and his wife Elizabeth of Bristol, RI; Leo Desrosiers and his wife Teresa of Oviedo, FL; Rene Desrosiers and his wife Jacqueline of Vienna, VA; John Desrosiers and his wife Reenie of Catonsville, MD; James Desrosiers and his with Beverly of Finksburg, MD; and Marc Desrosiers and his wife Corrine of Woodbine, MD. He is also survived by his 21 loving grandchildren: Raymond; Matthew; Daniel; Joel; Sarah; David; Clare; Tara Lynn; Andrew; Nicole; Jason; Rachel; Katelyn; Alex; Kevin; Lauren; Lea; Brian; Elizabeth; Joseph; and Andrew, and 11 great-grandchildren. When asked how to remember him, his wife said: "As the best man in town!" In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alpha Pregnancy Center, 301 Main St., Reistertown, MD, 21136. 410-833-7864. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday May 10 at 11:30 AM at Faith Fellowship Church Melborne, FL. You may sign Adrien's guestbook at www.beckmanwilliamsonviera.com.