Loretta Agnes Despres Obituary

In loving memory of Loretta Agnes Despres of South Bend, Indiana, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, who departed this world on April 27, 2024 at the age of 93. Loretta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta Agnes Despres to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul LaBarre and Agnes LaLiberte (Goodell); her husband Leo A. Despres; and her pet Chip. She is survived by: her daughters, Christine Despres of Housatonic, MA, Michelle McCarthy of Oak Park, IL, Denise Despres (Stephen Mead) of Salem, OR, Mary Louise Pote (Phillip) of Farmington, MN and Renee Mannino of Libertyville, IL; and her grandchildren, Brendan O'Rourke of Denver, CO, Madeline Despres-Chen of Housatonic, MA, Dr. Daniel McCarthy (Katherine) of Madison, WI, Elizabeth Lukehart (Jason) of Oak Park, IL, Nicholas Mead (Brenna) of Salem, OR, Collin Pote of Apple Valley, MN, Mallory Stewart (Shayne) of Apple Valley, MN, Joseph Mannino (Samantha) of Pittsburgh, PA, Regina Mannino of Mishawaka, IN, Sophia Mannino of Bolingbroke, IL and Anthony Mannino of Libertyville. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Loretta may be donated to Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120.