Alberta Desmarais (nee Kennedy), age 90, passed away on the evening of Monday, October 12, 2026, at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.

Survived by her children, Mary Ann (Shawn) Todd and Michael J. (Melody) Desmarais Sr.; her grandchildren, Blake (Lauren) Boland, Brock Boland (Bailey Mercer), Michael J. (Heidi) Desmarais Jr., Darren (Jacey) Desmarais and Tyler (Brittney) Desmarais; her great-grandchildren, Bentley, Matthew, Cecilia, Daelyn and Griffin. Special nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman A. Desmarais; her mother and beloved stepfather, Dot and Jack Whitman; and her father, Albert Kennedy, who passed away shortly before her birth. and a special cousin who was like a sister, Theresa LeSage.

Alberta was born on February 19, 1936, and raised in Sterling-Oneco, Connecticut. After graduating from high school, she began her career as a secretary at Rogers Corporation in Connecticut. She married her beloved "Hunny," Norman, on May 31, 1958, and together they celebrated 62 wedding anniversaries before his passing in 2021.

Throughout her career, Alberta enjoyed working with and helping others. She worked in reception and data entry at Rosewood Nursing Home and helped plan activities for residents at Our Lady of Angels. She retired in 2000 after dedicating many years to serving others.

Alberta shared her love of seasonal decorations with family and friends, creating cherished traditions of gathering together to decorate her home for every season. She loved music and dancing with her Hunny, and later became a member of the Holy Family Faith Community.

Alberta will be remembered for her generous spirit and the way she always made sure no one went without. Whether family, friend or someone in need, she found joy in giving to others and making everyone feel loved and cared for.

Loving wife, mother, Grandma, GG and aunt, Alberta will be greatly missed. She will forever be remembered as a Treasure by her family.

Per Alberta's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Alberta's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.