Dorreen G. Desmond, 84, went to be with her beloved granddaughters and family in her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 .
Dorreen was born October 3, 1938 in a log cabin near Herman Pa. She was the sixth child of the late Joseph J. and Margaret Boulanger.
Dorreen enjoyed travel, camping, and making ornaments from beads, something she did with her sister Connie, and with the help of her brother Rodney she designed and built a playhouse for her grandchildren.
She loved treasure hunting and collecting things forgotten, whether items for a shelf or stories to tell of the past, her walls were lined with memories. Dorreen was best known for her generosity, sense of humor, uncanny ability to locate prize possessions at a flea market, and selfless giving. Her impact on those around her was nothing short of extraordinary, she will be dearly missed.
Dorreen is survived by her friends Linda, Susan, David, Cindy, Kris, Kellie, and Mikey who got together every Sunday. She is also survived by family Patrick J and Denise Desmond of Maryland, Scott Desmond and Rachel Kraus of Indiana. Tina and Daniel Burnett of Pennsylvania. Five grandchildren Allie, Shelby, and Jocelyn Desmond of Maryland. Megan and Jacob Burnett of Pennsylvania. Three great grandchildren Cayden, Cambrie, and Rowan of Pennsylvania. Sisters Donna Schnur and Sandy Protzman and in-laws Candy Boulanger and Marcella and Raymond Desmond.
Preceded in death by her husband Patrick F, granddaughters Marissa and Tiffany, brothers Bill and Rodney, sisters Margie, Connie, and Dolly, two nieces, and friend Frank Nagy.
At her request, no viewing will be held, a private service was held by her family. The family requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Living Beyond Breast Cancer at https://www.lbbc.org