Mary F. Dessert

Mary Frances Dessert, 78, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in New Haven on September 18, 1946, to the late George A. Dessert and Mary Eleanor Devino Dessert.
Mary dedicated her career to helping others as a Medical Technologist at Saint Raphaels Hospital in New Haven.
A lifelong reader, Mary especially loved novelsher favorite being the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. She enjoyed watching the television adaptation just as much as reading the books. She was also a devoted fan of the original Star Wars films and the Star Trek series and movies.
One of Marys greatest joys was quilting. She belonged to a close-knit quilting group where each member received a quilt made collaboratively by the others. The person honored would choose a design, and each friend would create a square, coming together to sew the final piecea tradition filled with friendship and creativity.
Every Saturday evening, Mary looked forward to her weekly phone call with her sister Toni Marie. They would chat about life and reflect on the Mass aired on EWTN, sharing their faith and sisterly bond.
Before becoming bedridden, Mary found comfort in visiting the hair salon for a fresh cut, color, and highlights. She always said that going to the hairdresser was more therapeutic than seeing a psychiatristand a lot cheaper too.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Dessert, and her siblings John, Carrie, and Mark. She is survived by her siblings Toni Marie Dessert of West Virginia, Alice (Robert) Bica of Wallingford, and Peter Dessert of Northford, along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, June 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Keenan Funeral Home in North Branford. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with burial at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.