330 Smith Street
New Waterford, NS
902-849-4505
CREMATION~CHAPEL~RECEPTION
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
Tribute Wall
Plant a tree in memory of Marshall
An environmentally friendly option
1 tree(s) planted in memory of Marshall Desveaux, New Waterford
Loading...
J
Jen and Dave Stanford posted a condolence
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Dave, Patsy, Bobby, Gaye, and families,
Sorry to hear of Marshall’s passing. Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts.
S
Sherry Niven posted a condolence
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends who are grieving the loss of such an amazing man. We never had the pleasure of meeting him but know how much he was loved and admired by the many wonderful stories we have heard over the years. Truly a man to celebrate!
Pat, Micker, and Liam - we are deeply saddened by your loss. We hope your memories and others’ stories bring you comfort. Love from Sherry and Laird
C
Cam & Ada Beaton posted a condolence
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Duffy was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Our condolences to you all.
D
Donnie MacAulay posted a condolence
Friday, November 12, 2021
I was saddened to hear of Marshall's passing but I am honored to have spent so many happy times with him , especially during
our days with the Strands. It has been a genuine pleasure to be considered a friend of such a legendary person who had such a positive impact on the lives of so many people. Rest in peace , old buddy.
S
Susan F Vandermeulen lit a candle
Thursday, November 11, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle9.png
S
Susan F Vandermeulen Posted Nov 11, 2021 at 10:29 PM
Dear family, so very sad to hear of Uncle Marshalls passing and sending heartfelt condolences. My dad Yon always talked about him and was so proud & missed him very much. Now they are together with all the rest having a grand ole time. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
M
Mary Desveaux donated to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - St. Anthony Conference, Glace Bay, NS
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Dearest family, our hearts are with you today. I am so grateful to have seen Marshall with my sister Joan in August while visiting Cape Breton. He still had his sense of humor and made us laugh. Sending deepest condolences. Love Mary & family.
Please wait
K
Kendra Coombes lit a candle
Thursday, November 11, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle5.png
My deepest condolences to the Desveaux family on your loss of Marshall.Thank you for your service Sir, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
M
Maureen OBrien posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
We wanted to extend our sincere condolences on Marshall’s passing. You can be proud of the special place he holds in the history of New Waterford.
Sincerely,
Maureen Laffin & Aubrey O’Brien
S
Simon and Roberta (Bobby) White posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 11, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/poppy.png
To all of Marshall’s family and friends we send our condolences.He was highly respected in our town.RIP Marshall.I am sure you will find a few old guys who would love to play baseball.
J
Joan Graham posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Gaye and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Marshall’s passing. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Take care and God Bless.
J
John O. Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
My Condolences to Marshall's Family and Friends ,you can bet he will be missed by a great deal of people . Respect is all I can think of when I think of him . He helped so many young people and I was lucky to be one of them . Thank you Marshall ,Prayers Said .
D
Dave & Willena Blackwood posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 11, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/basketball.png
Gaye, Patsy, Bobby, David and families,
It saddens me to see Marshall's obituary. The last time Willena and I saw him was during the drive by to celebrate his 100th birthday, and what a drive by it was. I have many fond memories of spending time at your house, the laughter and fun and, of course, the many, many occasions that he would open up the gym for the kids in the neighbourhood. (I think he got as much enjoyment out of it as we did). He was certainly generous with his time for the neighbourhood children and the community at large. May He Rest in Peace.
Dave and Willena Blackwood
D
Dot posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 11, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Arlington.png
Please accept our sincerest condolences to your family. Marshall was a wonderful man he will be greatly missed. Thinking of all of you at this time. God bless you all. Dot & Bernie
C
Carol Petrie Vokey posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
so sorry to hear of Duffy"s passing. He had a long productive life. A great friend to my family. I can still remember him delivering the mail in all kinds of weather. Hugs to the family.
J
Jim Burke posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Sad to hear of "Duffy's" passing and very sorry for your loss.
I can picture him walking the streets with his mailbag. The town has lost a legend and the world a great man.
Take care of yourselves.
Jimmie Burke
PS: Happy to hear he was a rabid Yankee fan
J
Joanne Scarth posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of my Uncle Marshall. Although we lived far away we always had a close bond with your family through my dad, Gord. He was so proud of his brother Marshall and talked often about his very impressive sports career. I remember the time Bob spent at my parents home on Oliva St. when he was working for Ontario Hydro. Sending my deepest condolences to all the Desveaux family.
Joanne Scarth
J
John White posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
I initially got to know Marshall in the course of a very interesting interview I did with him 20-some years ago at his kitchen table in New Waterford. Needless to say, I made a great friend that day.
Marshall talked at length about his early time as an athlete along with his later years as a coach and baseball umpire. He briefly brought up World War ll -- a long fierce battle in which he proudly represented his country as a member of the Canadian Army.
In 1944, during that awful war, Marshall was shipped overseas where he and his comrades were placed front and center battling the enemy -- on the front line, no less! His quote to me describing that astonishing time was amazing: ‘’Men were killed,‘’ he said. ‘’Then new guys would come in to replace them and they got killed. I'm thinking I'm next. But for some reason I was lucky.‘’
Wow, to have lived that!
Rest in peace Marshall.
My sincere condolences to the Desveaux family.
John White
L
Linda Skanes posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
I am very sorry for the loss of Uncle Marshall. My condolences go out to the Desveaux family at this time of sorrow
Linda Skanes
L
Linda Laffin posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Our sincere condolences on Marshall’s passing. Seems like Duffy was always on the move - on the court, with the troops overseas, on his mail route, and finally, keeping on eye on things at Taigh Na Mara. He was a local icon and I know how much he meant to his family, and I know he will be sorely missed but most fondly remembered. Truly the end of an era. You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Remembrance Day.
Linda and George McLellan
M
Muriel Blackwood posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
TO GAYE & ALL THE DEAVEAUX FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON MARSHALL'S PASSING. HE
WAS A FINE GENLTEMAN, SPORTSMAN & HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN SPORTS. HE WAS A DEDICATED MAN! MY HUSBAND, DONNIE TALKED SO MUCH & RESPECTED MARHSALL TO THE ULTIMATE!!
YOU ALL CAN BE SO PROUD! MAY HE REST IN PEACE, I CAN IMAGINE MARSHALL WALKED THROUGH THOSE GATES & SCORED A "HOME RUN"! SINCERELY, MURIEL & DAUGHTERS, DONNA, KAREN & JUDY.
P
Paul LeDrew posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Marshall.
An impressive and well lived life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends of the Desveaux's.
RIP Marshall.
Paul ,Ruth, and Erin LeDrew
C
Catherine Madden lit a candle
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/candle_peace.png
Patsy, Micker, Gaye, Margaret Ann & "All " the Desveaux Family, especially the grandchildren.. Duffy so loved the youth of the community... he was 'young at heart'... Duffy's was a life given to the community without a second thought... generous, kind, and humble... Rest in the Lord, Marshall... Oh good and faithful servant.... Lest we forget. Prayers to the family.
Steve & Trickie Madden
L
Lowell Cormier posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/canada.png
We are saddened by Marshall’s passing. Marshall was one of my father’s best friends; a friendship nurtured through their involvement in sports. To people of my vintage who were active in sports, Marshall was the man. He was the guy who let us in the gym, the guy who would coach us when nobody else would and the guy who was always there to offer encouragement. Marshall was one of New Waterford’s most distinguished personalities; a decorated veteran, one of the best athletes ever developed in New Waterford, and a coach of the famous New Waterford Strands. Above all, Duffy was a humble man; a legend in everybody’s mind , but his own. Our sincere condolences to the family. Lowell 'Gussie Crowbar' & Chris Cormier
P
Paula MacNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paula and Gregg MacNeil
M
Margaret Barbe donated to SOCIETY OF ST.VINCENT DE PAUL- SAINT LEONARD CONFERENCE
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Sending my deepest condolances to Uncle Marshall's family at this time of loss. May Peace be with you at this difficult time.
Please wait
j
johnhbagnell posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
May he rest in peace! We shall remember them.
John Bagnell
Veteran
Barrie,On
D
Danelle Mary Donna and Flo posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Condolences to all the family. Duffy will be missed. Thinking of you at this time and sending prayers
P
PATRICIA MCLEOD posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
So very sorry to read of Marshall's passing.
I will always remember him as a kind gentlemen.
R.I.P
Patricia McLeod
F
Faith Scattolon posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Pat, thinking of you at this time. What an extraordinary life your father led. Such wonderful memories for you to hold in your heart.
Faith, Londo & Victoria
V
Val Scattolon posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Duffy’s passing. We send our deepest condolences . Vallie and Corinne Scattolon.
J
Janet Bray posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
To Gaye, Patsy and the Desveaux Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad certainly shared his love of sports far and wide. He had such a positive impact on our little town.
Janet (McChesney) Bray
P
Patti & Archie Hutchison posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
We loved Marshall and will miss him. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met. He is now at peace and will be reunited with his beautiful wife and friends.
Patti & Archie
R
Roni Lovegrove posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
They don’t make’m like Duffy anymore. Sincere condolences. Roni Lovegrove
J
John McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss.Marshall and Kay played such an important part in our young lives. I was always so proud to call Marshall my uncle. Sadly I won't be able to attend his service, but I will be with you all in my prayers.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Johnnie and Tish McDonald
K
Kirby posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Dear Pat,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts.
Kirby & Susan
F
Florence Milley posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Dear Cat & Micker, Gaye and Margaret Anne, and all of the Desveaux Family,
Despite a long life well-lived, as is evident from his obituary, I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear of your Dad's passing.
Such a kind and gentle man. He was that way when we were kids and remained that way as we all grew into adulthood. I don't ever remember a time when he wasn't a perfect gentleman, kind and caring, and always happy and smiling. He not only instilled a love of sports, and sportsmanship, in his children but in all of us. Everybody should have a "Duffy" in their lives, and we were blessed to have him in ours. Please know that Isabel and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I will be with you in spirit as you say your farewells this week.
With love and my deepest sympathy,
Florence
S
Sheldon and Aleah posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Very sorry to read of your loss,thank you Marshall for your service!
J
Jack McLellan lit a candle
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle4.png
What I remember of Marshal was his good looks and incredible smile of warmth when he would deliver the mail to our house on James Street.
He was brother-in-law to my sister Mary and when he would stop by, my parents thoroughly enjoyed his friendship.
He was a man's man!
No matter what my mom was doing, her eyes would sparkle with mirth when he arrived and they would chat for a moment before he continued his route.
He will always be fondly remembered.
C
Carolyn Braun lit a candle
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle4.png
L
Linda Gazzola posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Dear Gaye.Margaret-Ann and family.My condolances on your loss of Marshall.When i was growing up on twelve hill Marshall was our mailman for many years.You could set your watch to him.Two o,clock our mail was in the box.I remember feeling sorry for him on many a cold and miserable day.No taxies to come and drive him back to town.He always had a great smile and took the time fora little chat.Celebrate his long life and his love of it.Thank you Marshall for your service.Rest in peace.
A
Anne Lasovski uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
/public-file/663/Ultra/1c0f6537-8b2b-415d-95f6-a939858df987.jpg
To the Deaveaux Family,our sincere condolences for passing of Marshall.
R
Rick Brunette posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Marshall’s legacy will live on in all of you. Rick and Judy Brunette
G
Greg and Cheryl Desrosiers posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
To all of Marshall’s family we offer our sincerest regrets on his passing.What a great obituary to honour a life that was so well lived.When we moved to County Road in 1975 Marshall was our mailman.No taxis then I bet.He was a wonderful man and a great loss to his family and our little town
C
Carol MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
On August 22 1963 your dad drove your cousin Angus James MacDonald to the airport. To start a new life in California. He always told our sons that story. Condolences to all the family. Sincerely, Carol MacDonald and family.
D
David White posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
So sorry to hear of Marshall’s passing. He was such a great guy to me from ever since I can remember. Like everyone else I have nothing but great memories. God bless.
D
Darrell Chiasson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to Marshalls family. What a humble very nice man. Such a great impressive sports history and even more impressive military service. May he rest in peace.
Siol na fear fearail, lit. 'Breed of manly men'
J
Jeanette Milley posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
To Patsy, Gaye and the Desveaux Family, When we were growing up we thought that Duffy held the "Keys to the Kingdom" (Mount Carmel Gym!). He was a true advocate for young athletes and young people in general...Please know that I am thinking of you...Sincere condolences..
G
Grace white posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Marshall was a true gentleman who always made you feel special - RIP
Grace White
M
Mary Beth "Bess" Boudreau posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Pat, Gaye, Bobby, David and families.
My condolences on your loss. Lots of great memories playing in the house with David, Poopy (Marshall Jr). Going for drives, playing in the basement, and at the gym. I even took his white car for a drive from the Irving pumps, across Emerald and into the field. Funny now, but I can only imagine the panic he must have felt that day.
Just such a beautiful man. A true gentleman.
"Mary Betto" Bess Boudreau
J
Janet Hashem posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of Marshall’s (Duffy’s) passing. When I was a very young girl we skated together at the Gym Committee family skating sessions leading to me calling him both ‘my boyfriend’ and ‘2 pair of pants’. He was such a sweet, kind and funny man and I loved him dearly. Condolences to all, let the wonderful memories of a wonderful man surround and comfort you.
~Janet (MacKinnon) Hashem
D
The family of Marshall Thomas 'Duffy' Desveaux, New Waterford uploaded a photo
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
/tribute-images/3558/Ultra/Marshall-Desveaux-New-Waterford.jpeg
Please wait
D
The family of Marshall Thomas 'Duffy' Desveaux, New Waterford uploaded a photo
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
/tribute-images/3557/Ultra/Marshall-Desveaux-New-Waterford.jpeg
Please wait
A Memorial Tree was planted for Marshall Desveaux, New Waterford
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/memorial-tree.jpg
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at V.J McGillivray Funeral Homes - New Waterford Location Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
Please wait
Our Locations
Glace Bay
16 Reserve St
Glace Bay, NS B1A 4V8
(902) 849-4505
New Waterford
380 Smith Street
New Waterford, NS B1H 4K4
(902) 862-6439
 | New Waterford380 Smith Street (902) 862-6439 vjm@bellaliant.com | Glace Bay16 Reserve St |