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ANITA Y. DESROSIERS
Born: Apr 28, 1942
Date of Passing: Jan 11, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANITA Y. DESROSIERS Peacefully, after a brief illness, with family and close friends by her side, Anita Desrosiers passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the age of 72. She will be lovingly remembered by her four siblings: Lorraine Sylvia and her husband Richard; Lillian Desrosiers; Jean Paul Desrosiers and his wife Kathy; Denise Mulvey and her husband Jack; her nephew, Jean Paul Desrosiers Jr.; her niece Anne Marie Craddock, her husband Jeff, and their children, Timothy and Caitlin. Anita was born on April 28, 1942 to the late Adrien and Loretta (Lariviere) Desrosiers of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She graduated from Saint Anthony High School in June, 1960. She went on to receive a BA from Notre Dame College and a MA in Theology from Providence College. In August 1960, she joined the Congregation of the Holy Cross Sisters in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she taught school in many parishes throughout New England. For the last 35 years, Anita has served the people in Lac du Bonnet area in various roles on committees and organizations throughout her life. She first came to the Lac du Bonnet area as a sister of the Holy Cross and a member of Homes for Growth. She helped with parish work here but worked also as a substitute teacher, a daycare worker, an executive member of ACT (Association of Christian Therapists), a relief foster care worker with Jonathan, a School Board Trustee, a member of the Pioneer club and of the executive, a member of the Horticultural Society and an active member of the church. Anita had a special calling to support single moms and the under privileged. She was a strong advocate for struggling people and was always willing to give of her time to listen, encourage and support those in need. Anita was a true friend who loved people and God with all her heart and all her soul. Anita will be sadly missed by many friends, by her many other 'families' here in Lac du Bonnet and surrounding area and by her Scrabble buddies whom she loved dearly. A "Celebration of Life" Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Notre Dame du Lac Parish in Lac du Bonnet. Internment of her ashes will take place June 26, 2015 after a funeral service to be held in New Darthmouth, Massachusetts.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I met Anita when I was 8, she was something of a wonder to all the kids at the beach that day as Noone had NEVER met a real life sister Lol. She still told the store about how I got ALL my friends gathered around her to "Show her off" lol We became friends fast and hung around alot. Me and my siblings and some friends were always hanging at the beach with her and asking her to tell us stories. When I was going to be baptized I asked Anita to be my godmother. She said YES. I loved being around Anita..and as I grew up and became an adult and had kids of my own, my kids loved being around her. Even though we did not make it out to Lac du Bonnet after and only saw each other maybe a few times a year we always made a point of getting in contact with each other when in each other's towns. I will personally remember Anita for not only all the good she did, but for all the good she did for me.👼💚💛💜💖 - Posted by: connie troilo (God daughter/ friend) on: Apr 20, 2015
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I met Anita a few years and immediately felt at one with her. We shared similar goals, values, etc. I admired her for the compassion she had for marginalized people and the small ways she could have others feeling good and worthy. I don't think she is resting in peace yet- she is up there telling God what should be done! Always in my memory, love Charlette - Posted by: Charlette (a friend) on: Apr 18, 2015