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Aaron Desmarais
January 4, 2019
I miss you brother!!
RoseMary Peddie
September 22, 2008
Uncle Clovis, and all the rest of the family: Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Donald. All of you will be in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Rose & Jon
James and Shirley Desmarais
September 2, 2008
Heartfelt sorrow is often greeted by togetherness and this tigetherness brings us closer to our family and loved ones.Our prayers are with you in this time of sadness,and may Donald rest in peace with the Lord. God bless you all.
Nancy Desmarais
August 25, 2008
Dear Uncle Clovis and Family,
Another loss in the Desmarais family leaves me saddened by how short our time is on this earth. May God Bless you all in this time of great sorrow and loss, and may Donald's friends and family find peace in knowing that he suffers no longer. Nancy Desmarais daughter of James Paul Desmarais.
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Patricia Marshall
August 12, 2008
We lived across from your family, on Renaud Road. My brothers hungout with the boys and Arpa for meny years. We were so sorry to hear about Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sally Beckerton
August 12, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of my cousin's passing and my heart goes out to all the family, especially my Uncle Clovis. I will remember all of you in my prayers and especially Donald.
Don O'Neill
August 12, 2008
Sandra:
My condolences on the loss of your partner and friend. I just found out tonight (August 10th) of Don's passing .... my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Your cousin ...
Don
Ian Ross
August 10, 2008
We both have such fond memories of playing softball with Don on our church team.
He was a generous man, and will be missed by us and many others from the Ottawa Christian Softball League.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Carol Ann Decker
August 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We are going to miss Don's smiling face.
From the staff at Manotick Travel.
Rob and Roger Gervais Sherr Perras and Families
August 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Don was a very nice man, and will be sadly missed by friends that knew him through his work at Familiar Faces.
HELEN HICKEY
August 7, 2008
Dear
Rebekah and Erika,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad.
Love Aunt Helen, Tiffany, Jessica.
Kim (McLean) McShane
August 7, 2008
To the Desmarais Family
It has been many years but I have fond memories of us growing up.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
God Bless
Kim, Chris and Mikayla McShane
Dan Jackson
August 7, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Edith Wilkinson
August 7, 2008
we were neighbors of the Desmarais family on Renaud Road. Jimmy took over the Citizen paper route after my son left home. My familys thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Claude and Rachel and Family Lacroix
August 7, 2008
To the Desmarais family
Sharon Kite
August 7, 2008
Dear Rebekah and family,
My sincere condolences. I wish you all strength and peace at this difficult time.
Love from Sharon (Rainbow)
Brenda Renaud
August 7, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Fidele & Priscille Lacroix
August 7, 2008
Clovis, Clovia, and The Desmarais Family.
We extend our deepest sympathy.Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Kelly and Zachary Irwin
August 7, 2008
To the Desmarais family,
My son and I extend our deepest condolences to you and yours in this time of grief. Don was a good friend of ours and he will be sorely missed.
May God bless you and your family now and always. Take peace in knowing that Don is resting in the arms of Jesus now.
Carole Roy-Caie
August 7, 2008
Jim and Desmarais Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very trying and difficult time.
May the Lord be with you now and always.
Sincerely,
Bill Caie and Carole Roy-Caie
Nicole Robichaud
August 7, 2008
Clovia
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the difficult times.
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