William F. Despres Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William F. Despres of Methuen, Massachusetts, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilfred Despres and Mary Despres (Kievra); his wife Harriet Despres (Paris); his brothers, Poochie Despres and Paul Despres; his son-in-law Terry O'Malley; his siblings-in-law, Kit Despres, Bill Sawyer, Tom Decubellis, Dennis Reynolds, Mike Dundorf and John Paris; his goddaughter MaryEllen Vincent; and his close friend Joy Breen.
He is survived by: his daughters, Leslie O'Malley, Lynne Barnett (Ross) and Lori Dulmage (Sam); his sisters, Lorraine Sawyer, Helen Delaney (Ben) and Jeanne Reynolds; and his sisters-in-law, Ann Despres and Carol Paris. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's memory can be made to Methuen Village, 4 Gleason Street, Methuen, MA 01844.
