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Dennis Desmarais Obituary
Beloved companion of Georgeanna (Georgie) Hahn Meyer; brother of JoAnn Galligan (Paul); father of Jon Desmarais (Heidi) & Danielle Hudon (Jeff), stepsons Bill Meyer (Beth) & Rich Meyer (Michele); grandfather of 4 & great grandfather of 2. He was preceded in death by his parents Roland & Irene Desmarais and his brother Wayne (Skippy) Desmarais (Linda).
Dennis was a horse trainer at Philadelphia Park/Parx and his love for horses remained with him for his entire life. He was a loyal New England, Philadelphia & Tampa sports fan and was an avid reader of western books.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Desmarais
Joann Galligan
September 1, 2022
Denny I think of you and Skip everyday. Hope your having fun with mom, dad, and the rest of our friends and family. Love and miss you! Your sister
Georgeanna Meyer
March 28, 2021
Dennis and I spent 41 good years together. I miss him everyday. I never knew it would hurt this much. Dennis I hope you are resting peacefully with all your family and friends. I wish I could bring you back, but I know I cannot. Your dream came true, you wanted to live in Florida and we both did for 18 years, I wish it could have been longer. I love you with all my heart. I hope to see you again one day. Georgie
Annie Simon
January 22, 2021
Georgie! I am so sorry for your loss. Dennis was the best loyal friend my husband had. Hopefully they are bellying up to a bar and reminiscing like they always did. My deepest sympathies. Love Annie
JoAnn Galligan
October 20, 2020
Denny I miss you everyday. You are now with mom, dad and Skip. Peace be with you my brother. So sorry you had to go through your last week alone.
Bill & Beth
October 17, 2020
We think of you often. We will have a tough time visiting flea markets without you. Eating at Fred's will never be the same. Always enjoyed your stories and laugh. We miss you & will never forget you.
June Pawtucket, R.I.
September 25, 2020
Mr. Desmaris made the best stuffed peppers for Danielle and I after school.
My condolences to the whole family.
Diana Crosby
September 21, 2020
Dennis if you see Mercedes give her a hug for me. You will be missed my friend. Love the good Diane
Connie Youmans
September 18, 2020
Dennis is missed. His delightful sense of humor and downright funny demeanor were a joy. I hope Georgie is getting better and her heart is mending. I can only imagine her pain.
Laurie
September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to Georgie and the entire family Dennis was not only one of the funniest (and most fun) people you could ever meet but he was also one of the best people you could ever hope to meet Bless him for the laughter that he brought to everyone he was around RIP
Laurie
September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to Georgie and the entire family Dennis was not only one of the funniest (and most fun) people you ever met but also one of the best you could ever hope to meet Bless him for the smiles he brought to the faces of everyone around him RIP
Laurie
September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to Georgie and the entire family Dennis was not only one of the funniest (and most fun) people you ever met but also one of the best you could ever hope to meet Bless him for the lsmiles he brought to the faces of everyone around him RIP
JW/JKH
September 6, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Desmarais Family for the loss of your loved one, Dennis, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.
Brandy
September 6, 2020
Dennis was one of the kindest and funniest man I ever knew he loved training racehorses he will be missed by many
Nina S Taylor
September 6, 2020
No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing God is with you and your family lean on him in your time of need & remember,
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