Robert Willie DESROSIERS

LITCHFIELD -- Robert "Joe" Willie Desrosiers, 65, went to the arms of God on May 22, 2005, with his loving family by his side.He was born on Nov. 9, 1939, in Lewiston, son of the late David and Jean Desrosiers. Joe worked for Stratham Tire in Auburn for more than 20 years. He retired in 2003 due to illness. He was a member of the ATV Club of Greene and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Litchfield. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling and woodworking. Joe didn't need a reason to love, it just came naturally. He is survived by his soulmate of 15 years, Pauline Corriveau of Litchfield; two sons, Mike Desrosiers of Hebron, and Brian and his wife, Tammy Desrosiers, of North Norway; his grandchildren, Thomas of Auburn and Jonathan of Hebron; his extended family, Donna and Gerard Mathieu of Sabattus, Denise and her husband, Mark Mcallister of Waterford, Norman Morin Jr. and Ellen Brag of Buckfield and Arthur and his wife, Cindy Morin, of Greene; his stepgrandchildren, Paul and his wife, Dianta Mathieu, James and soulmate Nicole, Felicia Starbaird, Morgan and Courtney Mcallister of Waterford, and Travis Morin of Greene; a very special great-granddaughter, Brea-Lynn Mathieu; and three sisters, Anita Desrosiers, Cecile Morin and Loretta. He also had a special friend, Rocky, his dog; Maxine and Yvon Corriveau of Gilead; a niece, Madge Huff and husband Bob; and his nephew, Dick Desrosier.He was predeceased by a brother, David.Visitation was held Tuesday at Fortin Group Funeral Home, Auburn, where a funeral will be held 9 a.m. today. Committal will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pauline Corriveau, 315 Richmond Road, Litchfield 04350. A service of Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Turner and Center streets, Auburn 783-8545. http://www.dignitymemorial.com