Iride Margie Desrosiers

Woonsocket - Iride Margie (Giromini) Desrosiers, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the Friendly Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Donald O. Desrosiers. 

Born in Franklin, MA., daughter of the late Nello and Lydia (Langoni) Giromini. Margie lived in Woonsocket for several years then moved to Albion where she lived for 40 years prior to moving back to Kennedy Manor.

She was a Receptionist in the office of Dr. Leonard Staudinger for several years and also worked as a Travel Show Coordinator for Travel Experience, BV Tourism Council, and Conway Tours until retiring in 1997.

She was President and Program Chairwomen for the Providence Association of Medical Assistants. Past Secretary at the Social Club at Kennedy Manor and on the advisory board, and entertainment committee. She was active in the democratic town politics. She was a graduate of CCRI in Public Relations. Her skills included politics, RSVP, Veterans Affairs, and several fund raisers. She was a member of the “Vivacious Red Hatters” for 10 years.

She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. 

She is survived by her two children, Sandra Davis of Woonsocket and Donald N. Desrosiers and his wife Anne of Lincoln. One grandson, Jamie Beaulieu and his wife Laurie of Woonsocket and a great grandson, Kyle Beaulieu of Woonsocket. One sister, Jeannette “Jan” Liard of FL. And her nephew, James Liard and his wife Debra of FL. 

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 10 AM in St. Ambrose Church, 191 School St. Albion, RI. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are respectfully omitted. Burial is private. The S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, RI 02895 is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RI Veterans Home in Margies memory would be appreciated. 

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