Theresa A (Constance) Desormeaux, age 93 of Gouverneur went to be with our Lord on October, 1, 2025, at Gouverneur Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was born January 1, 1932 in Cape Vincent, NY the daughter of Lionel and Anna (Connie) Constance. Theresa attended Scotch Brook Country School until the 5th grade and then transferred to the newly established Cape Vincent Central School graduating in 1950. After graduation Theresa attended Watertown School of Commerce. She then went to work for Knowlton Brothers in Watertown where she was a Cost Clerk and Receptionist. On November 22, 1952 Theresa married Albert R. Desormeaux of Antwerp. They moved to Gouverneur in 1953 where they operated their dairy farm along with their 7 children for 60 years.
While raising her 7 children Theresa volunteered her time in the community. She served on the Home Economics Advisory Board and 4-H Committee for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County. For many years Theresa was a 4-H Club Leader for the Sommerville Beavers and taught many projects (cooking, sewing, cake decorating, gardening, dog obedience and leadership) to 4-H club members. Theresa served as President for one year and Director for many years of the Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary and was a Life Member.
Theresa was an active Communicant of St. James Catholic Church where she volunteered for many fund-raising projects and spent many hours working at St. James Outreach and Food Distribution Centers.
Theresa enjoyed attending the sporting and school events of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As well as bowling, golfing, reading and gardening. She also enjoyed the many International and Domestic vacations she and Albert took together. Theresa particularly enjoyed large family dinners, playing cards with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and spending “Sister’s Weekend” each year with her sisters, Beth and Sarah.
Theresa will be fondly remembered by her family as a loving Mother and Grandmother, easy to talk to and kindhearted.
Theresa is survived by her loving Husband Albert, 7 children; Deborah (Michael) Bates, Diane Desormeaux of Concord Township, Ohio, Daniel Desormeaux, Donna (Michael) LaRock, Denise (William) Youngs of Penn Yan, Mary (Douglas) Chmielewski of Rome and Michelle Desormeaux, 14 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
Theresa was predeceased by her Parents, Sisters Nan Macelli, Beth Reff and Sarah Doctuer and Brothers, Bill, Jim and John Constance.
The family would like to thank Kelly, Barb, Brenda, Colleen and Cindy for the kind and compassionate care they extended to Theresa over the past couple of years.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 2PM to 6PM at Frary Funeral Home, 33 Park Street, Gouverneur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the “old” St. James Catholic Cemetery on factory street, Gouverneur.
In lieu of flowers, contribution in Theresa’s memory, may be made to the Northern New York Community Foundation, St James Church or St James Parochial School.
Online memorial condolences may be shared with Theresa’s family at www.fraryfuneralhome.com