Robert J. DESPLAINES

SPENCER— Robert J. Desplaines, 63, of Spencer died Friday, February 4, 2005 in Blackstone Nursing Home after an illness. He leaves 3 brothers Edward R. Desplaines Jr. of Connecticut, Dennis J. & Richard T. Desplaines both of Spencer. Robert was born in Worcester, son of Edward R. & Marion E. (Lynch) Desplaines and has been a lifelong resident of Spencer. He was a graduate of North High School of Agriculture. Mr. Desplaines once owned & operated a poultry business here and later worked for Hampshire Wool Co. in Ware before he retired. He also served among the monks for several months at the Trappist Monastery in Spencer. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 from Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Spencer with a 10:00 AM Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Calling hours will be held from 7:00-9:00 PM on Monday in the funeral home.