AUBURN – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Anita Desjardins at St. Louis Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard McLaughlin celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at graveside at St. Peter’s Cemetery, where interment followed in the family lot.

During the Mass, readings and Prayer of the Faithful were offered by her daughter, Paulette Sheldon, and a eulogy at the conclusion of the Mass was given by her other daughter, Darra Enfinger. Bearers were Bob Morgner, Sabastien Velez, Paul Rawson and Brian Rawson.