Sylvia Desmarais Ward's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Rochester, New Hampshire

Sylvia Desmarais Ward

July 24, 1938 - May 2, 2026 (87 years old)

Rochester, New Hampshire

Sylvia Desmarais Ward's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Rochester, New Hampshire

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Sylvia Desmarais Ward

July 24, 1938 - May 2, 2026 (87 years old)

Rochester, New Hampshire

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Sylvia Desmarais Ward Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sylvia Desmarais Ward of Rochester, New Hampshire, who passed away at the age of 87, on May 2, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur J. Portrie and Doris M. Portrie (Minnon); her former husband Joseph S. E. Desmarais (Sylvio); her husband Robert A. Ward; her siblings, Norman Portrie, Carol Gagnon and Mary Baribeault; her brother-in-law Robert Baribeault; Arthur Gagnon.

She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Desmarais (Tim Morgan) and Nancy Carignan (Michael Carignan); her grandsons, Adam Carignan (Jennifer Ordway) and Kyle Carignan; her nephew Robert Gagnon (Rob); her niece Leslie Nichols (Kevin); and her great-nieces, Morgan Kusheba and Naomi Nichols. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many close friends.

Donations in her honor can be in Sylvia's name to the American Heart Association. American Heart Association/NH.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home



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Visitation

St. Mary Church
71 Lowell St, Rochester, NH 03867

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May 09

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary Church
71 Lowell St, Rochester, NH 03867

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