Margaret A. Desilets

Margaret A. Desilets, 78, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021 at her home in Raymond, NH. She was born February 18, 1942 in Cambridge, MA, daughter of the late Thomas A. Joyce and Abbie (Lee) Joyce. When she was 2, she moved to Lawrence, MA. Her family later moved to Amesbury, MA. in 1955. She graduated from Amesbury High School, Graduating Class of 1960. In 1969 she married Norman C. Desilets. Margaret lived in Raymond, NH from 1969-82, moved to Manchester, NH from 1982-96, then returned to Raymond,NH from 1996-2021. She was a dedicated mother, friend, and worker throughout her life. Margaret was employed by Raytheon in Manchester, NH from 1978-94 as an assembler and inspector. From 1994-96 with Osram Sylvania in Manchester,NH as a line assembler. From 1996-2004 with Data Electronics in Salem, NH as a quality control inspector, and lastly with Fireeye Inc. in 2004.

Margaret was a member of the Raymond Lioness Club, serving as their President from 1975-1978. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Her hobbies included cooking, watching television and movies, and spending time with close friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Jean Joyce, and Norman's mother with whom she was very close with, Luie W. Morse. Margaret is survived by her son, Tadd M. Desilets, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy L.Desilets Picard-Greenwood and Jessie, 1 granddaughter, Diana R. Jones, 1 great-granddaughter, Jaylan "JJ", a brother and sister-in-law, Ned and Gerrie Joyce and their children, Tommy and Ronalee. Her cousin Barbara (Lee) Caux and her four children, David, Donna, Deena, and Doug. Extended family includes Jason and Stephanie Biron, and their children Tyler, Madisyn and Mysti, and various other extended families.

A graveside service will be held on May 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the New Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.