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Cecile Desrochers Obituary
LOWELL- Cecile M. (Santerre) Desrochers, age 96, born July 30, 1923, a Lowell resident, passed away at Palm Center, Chelmsford Mass on June 18, 2020. She resided in Lowell all of her life. She was the daughter of Antoine Santerre and Estelle Santerre. She received her education at Franco American Orphanage in Lowell. Cecile was an accomplished seamstress, who enjoyed making outfits for her daughters, especially at Easter time. She loved going to bingo, where she made many friends, who just loved her. A special thanks to all of her bingo buddies. She also enjoyed playing rummy, scrabble with her daughter Jeanne, cribbage, the lottery, watching reruns of old game shows and playing cards with her brother and sister and her long Sunday rides, sometimes stopping for an ice cream or going to her favorite restaurant Stelio's.
She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Brodsky of Dracut; her son Normand of Hudson, NH and her daughter Louise St. Aubin of Chester, NH. Her sister Rita Santerre, her brother Roland Santerre, her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her daughter Diane Belanger, her son Paul Desrochers, her daughter Rachel Landis, and her sister Irene McAvoy.
Mom rest in peace, you will be greatly missed by all who love you; you're in God's hands now.
DESROCHERS - Due to her request, services and burial will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St, Lowell, MA 01850. For condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com
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Colleen Bergendahl
June 22, 2020
Jeanne,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God will give you the strentgh, courage and the intestional fortitude you need.
Mom is with Jesus and you will meet again one day.
I enjoyed reading how your Mom received Salvation. God is so awesome.
Sincerely
Colleen
Yoany Vargas
June 22, 2020
Cecile, you will be greatly missed. Jaycee Place
Mickie & Pastor Dick Bertrand
June 22, 2020
Jeannie...our love and prayers are with you. Believing the Lord will comfort and strengthen you today and in the days ahead. Love you
Jeanne Brodsky
June 21, 2020
Ma, my memories of you are how hard you worked to make a nice home, you amazed me, when i saw how you upholstered this big chair in our living room! It was an expert work, You always made us good meals i remember the Sunday dinners the roasts and boiled dinners and so much more. As a seamstress you were skilled we had beautiful home made clothes that i was proud to wear. You always wanted us to look nice well dressed . i recall how you would sing french songs, and how you enjoyed playing cards with family members. Your favorite was bingo, a hobby you very much enjoyed as you met many friends who were so very kind to you, that was a blessing. Ma i am going to miss all those times we played scrabble, and how you loved to win, we had lots of fun together playing that game and i cherish the memories. Ma, i want to say thank you i will miss you but on the " up side Heavenside " i am so happy that you are with the LORD your life is truly beginning up there for eternity, we will meet again one day and rejoice together as Mother and daughter, i love you Ma.
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