Edward Desmarais (Eddy/Bobo) passed away suddenly on August 31^st, 2025 at the age of 84. He was up in the country where he was the happiest.

Born August 19^th, 1941 Edward was the first-born son to Edward Thomas Desmarais & Mary Bridget Grace (Delia).

He was happily married to the love of his life for 59 years, Claire Cannon, who passed 3 years ago.

He answered to many names: to Claire, he was Eddy. To Edward & Lisa, he was daddy. To Sue, he was Dad. To Dave, he was Ed. To Sammy, he was Poppa. To Spencer & Sophie, he was great grand poppa. To Laurie, Knox, Jamie & Indiana, he was Grandpa Ed. To his siblings, William (Peanut) & Lynda (predeceased), Evelyn & Wayne, Linda & Charles (predeceased), Philip (predeceased), Johnny & Patricia, Starlane & Guy, Tammy & Jay, Frank (Jodie) & Katia... he was Bobo. And to numerous nieces & nephews, he was Uncle Eddy, Uncle Bobo & mon uncle.

Eddy/Bobo was a family man who worked long hours to provide his family with a comfortable life. A generous man who was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. A social butterfly who ran into friends everywhere he went or he would just make new ones along the way.

A Celebration of life will be held on November 09^th from 1pm to 6pm at The Legion (Branch 108) in Chateauguay.