Mrs. Geraldine T. (Smith) Desroches, 88, of Londonderry, passed away on November 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Louis and Germain (Joncas) Smith, she was born in Lawrence and had been an area resident all her life. Geraldine retired from Lucent Technologies where she worked as a job supervisor and was a member of the Pioneers of America. Geraldine enjoyed gardening, shopping and sci-fi shows. She loved spending time with her family and dogs. Along with her parents, Geraldine was also pre-deceased by her sisters Dorothy Garabedian, Jacquline Kiver and brother Louis Smith. She was survived by her daughter Debra and her husband Ronnie Jerackas, 2 grandchildren: Ashley Jerackas, Justin Jerackas, and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St., Andover from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 am followed by her interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.burkemagliozzi.com.