Mrs. Desmond, 94, a resident of Freehold since 1977, died July 13, 2008, at Bartley Healthcare Center, Jackson. Her husband, Frank E. Desmond, died in 1968. She was also predeceased by two brothers, James and William Snell; two sisters, Mary Smith and Ruth Mulligan; and a grandson, Daniel Fitzsimmons. Surviving are a son and daughter in-law, Paul E. and Loretta Desmond, Toms River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rita Claire and Deacon John Fitzsimmons, Freehold, and Patricia R. and Robert Vargo, Marlboro; a sister, Gertrude Carroll, Cranford; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold, followed by interment at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima School, 51 Lincoln Pl., Freehold, NJ 07728. The Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.

