Brimfield: Steven J. Desmarais, 61, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7th, in UMass Memorial Hospital – Harrington, after a hard fought battle with ALS.

He leaves his beloved Fiancée of 6 years, Darleen I. Dalton; his two sons, Matthew P. Desmarais and Patrick M. Desmarais; four step-sons, Shane Mayotte, Ryan Lapierre, Joshua Sawyer and Matthew Sawyer; two step-daughters, Kaitlen Laboy and Kristen Rodrigues; his two brothers, Theodore C. Desmarais, Jr. and Donald M. Desmarais; five sisters, Lynn C. Wilson, Ronda E. Sellars, Laurie K. Behany, Debra S. Desmarais and Shari J. Kha; his cherished granddaughter, Elizabeth C. Desmarais and several nieces and nephews.

Steven was born in Colorado Springs, CO the son of the late Theodore C. and Jean M. (Murray) Desmarais.  He was a dedicated worker for 36 years at Sanderson Macleod in Palmer, MA as a Material Handler prior to becoming ill and not being able to work.  Steven was a talented drummer and drummed in a band called "Invisible Men".  He loved trips to North and South Carolina with Darleen and their time spent at the beach as well as their frequent trips to Foxwoods to people watch and play a little Bingo.

Funeral Services and burial for Steven will be private.   There are no calling hours.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.