Norton community mourns police officer lost to COVID
NORTON – Norton police Det. Sgt. Stephen Desfosses has died after a battle with COVID-19.
“Desfosses proudly and distinctly served the community of Norton for over 30 years,” Police Chief Brian Clark said on the Norton Police Department’s Facebook page.
“He was a loyal, trusted and dedicated member of this department holding many positions including detective division commander, shift supervisor, training officer and he commanded the award-winning Norton Police Honor Guard.”
Desfosses, 52, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 13, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Jessica C. (Vogan) Desfosses, to whom he was wed for 12 years.
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Robert W. Santos, 63, of Plymouth, died Jan. 16, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston. He was the husband of Rosemarie “Dolly” Santos, the son of Jeannette Santos and the father of Jason Tavares, Jade Santos and Elizabeth Malloy.
He was born in Wareham and lived in Plymouth for over 30 years.
Mr. Santos owned and operated Jayde Corporation for 25 plus years before retiring. He was also a member of Local 4 in Medway.
He enjoyed jet skiing and adventures of all types. He was a “Jack of All Trades” and he liked cars. He enjoyed vacationing to different islands, creating memories with his family. He enjoyed watching football and basketball games and also enjoyed family cookouts and gatherings.
Updated: 10:22 PM EST Jan 13, 2021 A police sergeant in Massachusetts has died of COVID-19, according to his department.Norton police announced the passing of Det. Sgt. Stephen Desfosses in a statement released Wednesday night.Desfosses had family members by his side when he died peacefully, according to Norton police. Detective Sergeant Desfosses proudly and distinctly served the community of Norton for over 30 years, the statement reads. He was a loyal, trusted and dedicated member of this department holding many positions including Detective Division Commander, shift supervisor, training officer and he commanded the award-winning Norton Police Honor Guard. Please take a moment to remember Detective Sergeant Desfosses and keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. We thank the community for the outpouring of support shown to the Desfosses family and the members of the police department during this difficult time. Desfosses was diagnosed with COVID-19, influenza A a
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