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Philip Desplaines Obituary
SPENCER/NORTH BROOKFIELD - Sergeant First Class Philip R. Desplaines Sr., 65, died peacefully at home in Spencer on November 2, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, retired with 26 years of service in both the US Navy and US Army.
He is survived by his Wife of 35 years Christina L. Desplaines; his sons, Justin and Philip Jr; his daughter, Ashley; three grandchildren; Seth, Alex and Aubriella; sister, Linda and his brother Peter. He was predeceased by his parents Rowell and Nancy Desplaines and his sister Valerie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, November 7,2016 from 4-7PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield. A graveside service with full Military Honors will be held on Tuesday at 11:00AM in the MA. Veterans Cemetery 111 Glenallen St. in Winchendon. For an online tribute please visit:
Pillsburyfuneralhome.com
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Nancy Beaudoin
November 7, 2016
Dear Phil, Miranda, and Aubri,
I am so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I pray that Dad is finally pain-free and at peace watching over you. My heart aches for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing your many friends are praying for you, your Mom and your wonderful Dad. A true hero, I will never forget him and the times we shared as field EMT's for football.
Nancy Beaudoin
November 7, 2016
Dear Chris and family,
I am so sorry to hear just now, 10 PM, of Phil's passing. I can honestly say Phil was and is an awesome guy. I can still see his great smile. How blessed we were to have had such a hero in our lives. Warm hugs and prayers.
Megan Gadbois
November 7, 2016
To the Desplaines Family,
I didn't know your dad, but I grew up with all of you and your mother. I truly hope knowing he is no longer in pain will lessen the burden of this loss.
To An American Hero God's Speed Soldier. RIP and Fly High with your brothers and sister in arms.
A Grateful American
November 5, 2016
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
While the process of grieving requires a lot of time and, somehow, is never complete, we will be praying for you and grieving with you.
In deepest sympathy.
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