Annette (Vadnais) Desjardins

Ware - Annette (Vadnais) Desjardins, 86, of Ware, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at home peacefully, surrounded by family.

Annette will forever be missed by all that knew and loved her. Predeceased by her husband, Edward Desjardins, who passed away on May 8th, 2020. Survived by her daughters, Ann Marie Young of Ware, Jill Svagdis and her husband John of Braintree, and her sons, Gary Desjardins and his wife Laurie of Ware, Mark Desjardins of Ware, and Glen Desjardins and his wife Rebecca of Ware; twelve grandchildren, Scott, Elizabeth, Michael, Jeffrey, Jason, Karisa, Kirsten, Camille, Clarice, Natalie, Thomas, and Matthew with his wife Nicole and two great-grandchildren Liam and Caitlin.

Annette is also survived by her brother, John M. Vadnais and her sisters, Madelein Mouser, Marion Kozlik, and Rachel Mace.  She was predeceased by her brothers Edmund, Robert, Eugene, Paul, David, and William, and sisters Dafrose, Blanche, Pauline, Theresa, Irene, and Louise.

Annette was born to the late William and Herminie (Briere) Vadnais on November 28, 1935 where she grew up spending most of her life on the Vadnais family farm with her 16 brothers and sisters.  She devoted her life to her husband, children, and the church.  She was married to her husband Edward for 63 years raising their five children with faith and love.  As the family grew, she treasured being a Meme to her grandchildren and great grandchildren; watching them grow up and being proud of all their accomplishments.  Annette loved activities such as gardening, cooking, crocheting, and walking on the beach.  Her real passion was her Catholic faith and the church, where she went to mass daily, prayed the Rosary, read the Bible, and watched endless hours of Catholic television.  Annette’s unselfish and compassionate nature gave comfort to all that knew her.               

Heartfelt thank you to those who assisted Annette in final days: Dr. Weston and her Oncology team from Baystate Medical, Lana from Visiting Angels, and Juilia and Tom from Baystate Hospice Care.  Special thanks to our family angels Carrie, Kathy, Sarah, and Mary Ellen.   

A Funeral Mass for Annette will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:30am at All Saint’s Church in Ware.  Prior to the funeral mass, all are welcome to the Church at 10:00am to pray the Rosary in honor of Annette, led by the Rosary Sodality.  Burial will be in Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware following the mass.  Calling hours will be private.  Memorial donations may be made to the Food Bank of the United Church at 49 Church Street, Ware, MA 01082.

Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting her family with arrangements. 

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