Carol D. “Penny” Despres, 81, of Nashua, widow of Raymond J. “Moose” Despres, passed away Friday morning, October 6, 2023 at Langdon Place in Nashua after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on May 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. and Anita (Rousseau) St. Jacques. Educated in local schools, Penny was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s High School Class of 1960.
In addition to raising her family, Penny worked as a caterer for Michael’s Catering for several years.
She enjoyed trips to the beach; loved to bake, cook and entertain her family and friends. Penny also loved and taught Tole painting in her leisure time.
Penny was a volunteer at Mount Hope School and was communicant of Infant Jesus Church for many years where she served on the Social Life Committee and decorated the church for the Christmas Season.
In 1997, Penny and her husband moved to Marlow, NH, where she was President of the Marlow Women’s Society. She returned to Nashua in 2019 to be closer to her family.
Penny and Ray were married on May 6, 1961 at Infant Jesus Church in Nashua. They shared over 50 years together until his passing on February 15, 2012.
Members of her family include her four children, Valerie Kateri Despres, Bruce R. Despres, Anita C. Kingsley and her husband Tim, and Shane A. Despres and his significant other, Rhonda M. George; and several cousins.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, Saturday, October 14th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Her burial will take place at Village Cemetery, Church Street in Marlow, Monday, October 16th at 11 a.m. Donations may be sent in her memory to Opportunity Networks, 116A Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
