Marcel R. Desrosiers

Marcel R. Desrosiers, 93, of Saco, Me passed away on January 12, 2023 at Seal Rock Health Care. Marcel was born on February 18, 1929 to Willie and Bernadette (Poulin) Desrosiers. He was educated in Lewiston, ME and moved to Biddeford in 1947. Marcel worked for Bates in Lewiston and Biddeford Box before becoming disabled in 1960. He was a member of St. Andre's Church.
Marcel was a lifelong musician. He loved to sing and to play the harmonica. He enjoyed being a member of the Charasmetic Maine State Choir. Marcel also was member of the National Guard in Lewiston for 1 ½ years, as well as taking the role of Assistant Scout Leader of Troop 306. Marcel was also proud of being a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in the Biddeford Council.
Marcel is predeceased by his parents; his wife, Bertha (2006); sons Leo Desrosiers (1993) and Gerard Desrosiers (2015); daughter Irene Jennison (2008); grandchild Susan Desrosiers (1981); 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by son Patrick Desrosiers and wife Diane of Saco; son Marcel Desrosiers and wife Ellen of Gorham; daughter Lucille Millerlielle and husband Dave of Hubbard, OH; daughter and constant caretaker for the last 16 years Donna Huot and significant other Richard Aspinall, Sr. of Scarborough; 14 grandchildren; son in law Ernest Jennison of Virginia; very good friend Emile Pinard; many great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren; a step grandchild; several step great grandchildren; and several step great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005.