Norman A. Desmarais, age 86, passed peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Alberta J. Desmarais (nee Kennedy); his children, Mary Ann (Shawn) Todd and Michael J. (Melody) Desmarais Sr.; his grandchildren, Blake (Lauren) Boland, Brock Boland, Michael J. (Heidi) Desmarais Jr., Darren (Jacey) Desmarais and Tyler Desmarais; his great grandchildren, Bentley, Matthew and Cecilia and a great granddaughter on the way. Special nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert (Mabel) Desmarais Sr.; his brothers, Albert (Helen) Desmarais Jr. and Donald (Doris) Desmarais. Norm was born and raised in Moosup, Connecticut. He served in the Marines from 1953 – 1956, as a Sergeant in the Mediterranian Thearter. Semper Fi from Moose to Phil Beele and John Gillardi. After the service, Norm married his beloved bride, Alberta, on May 31, 1958 and they went on to celebrate 62 anniverseries together. Norm received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Connecticut and went on to work as a chemical engineer for Uniroyal. He retired as plant manager from the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in 1992. After retirement he became a substitute teacher in the Joliet and Minooka schools as well as an Adjunct Professor of Math at Joliet Jr. College. Norm shared his love for music, books, and learning with family and friends. He loved dancing with his bride, enjoyed singing in the St. Jude's Choir, and later became a member of the Holy Family Faith Community. Loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Norm shared his great smile and outlook for life with everyone. He will be greatly missed. Per Norman'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, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com