Gloria Des Marais

On January 9th, 2022, Gloria K. DesMarais (Sanchirico) passed away peacefully and has gone to meet our Lord. Gloria was born on December 20th,1933, in Carbondale, Pa.  At a young age, her family moved to Yonkers, NY, where she graduated from Roosevelt HS in 1950.

In 1958 she married Frederick J. DesMarais, and in 1968 they moved to Irvington, NY where she raised her four children, Thomas, Frederick, Christopher, and Melissa.

She worked for Lord and Burnham Corp. in Irvington and then went on to work for Westchester Medical Center as a secretary in the Bio Lab Department until her retirement.

Gloria enjoyed gardening, reading books, and doing crossword puzzles.  She also enjoyed watching old movies.  She loved animals and, when she lived in Irvington, she could be seen every day walking her yellow lab, Buck on the Aqueduct, and watching softball games at the park.

She had many fond memories of annual family picnics and spending the holidays with her family. She was known for her tight hugs that made everyone feel loved. Gloria was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church and had a lifelong religious connection.

She is predeceased by her husband Fredrick J. DesMarais, sisters Dolores and Mary, and her grandson Damian DesMarais.

Gloria leaves her cherished memories to her three sons Thomas (Jessie), Frederick P, Christopher, and loving daughter Melissa; eight grandchildren; Sidney, Katelyn (Devan), Taylor (Stephen), Thomas, Victoria, Kristen, Jacqueline, Alexis, and her great-grandson, Benjamin. She is also survived by her sisters Carmie (Tony), Joanne, and brother Alfred (Agnes). Along with her many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

********* PLEASE NOTE  A SERVICE CHANGE DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER******

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair Street, Cold Spring, NY.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Clinton Funeral Home- Cold Spring