Clarence “Diddy” Desmond, 84, of Moncton passed
away peacefully on Saturday, January, 15, 2022. Born in New Glasgow
NS, on June 14, 1937 he was the son of the late Isaac and Jessie
(Paris) Desmond. Diddy had a strong faith and was described as a calm,
quiet caring man.
He devoted 35 years of his life in the Black Watch Regiment,
where he served overseas in countries like Germany, Cypress and many
more. He was a member of the Moncton Legion Branch #6. He enjoyed
sports especially watching a Blue Jays game. He enjoyed spending time
at the cottage and camp with the Boucher and Leger families and going
to watch hockey and ringette games where he would cheer on his nieces
and nephews. His hobbies were playing darts, going to the gym, going
to auctions, music, especially dancing with the love of his life
Doreen.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Doreen (Leger)
Desmond and his canine buddy Sadie. Also his children Mike (Laura)
Mansfield, Dwain (Cheryl) Desmond, Darlene (Peter) Kircher, Darrel
Desmond and Daphne (Bill) McKinnis. Several grandchildren and great
grandchildren especially a special granddaughter Marquita Fraser. One
brother Jim (Linda) Desmond and by. His is also survived by many
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson Nathaniel Welch, sisters
Isabelle, Bessie, Eileen, Evelyn, Shirley, Annie and Margie. Brothers
Alphy, Louis, Francis, George, Doug and Ernie Johnson.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no
Funeral Service at this time. Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain
Rd. Moncton (858-1995), in care of arrangements.
Online condolences for the family can be shared on the
Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook page or at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Clarence Diddy Desmond 1937 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick