The following details for the wake, staging and funeral for Active Duty Death of Jeffrey Deschenes are as follows:
Wake:
Friday June 6, 2025 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kenneth H Pollard Funeral Home
233 Lawrence Street, Methuen MA 01844
Any members of the news media who are seeking to cover the wake are asked to assemble on the sidewalk across the street from the funeral home, in front of St. Monica’s School. Note: There is NO PARKING allowed at St. Monica’s Parish or School. Media attending are asked to RSVP by contacting John Guilfoil at john@jgpr.net or 617-993-0003.
Staging/ Parking Area:
Neil Playstead
Corner of Lawrence St & East St
Arrive no later than 11 a.m.
Walkthrough:
Assemble @ Neil Playstead 11:20 a.m.
Walkthrough will begin at 11:45 a.m.
Reassemble:
All members to be reassembled outside under the direction of the PFFM by 12 p.m.
We are on a tight time frame to reassemble outside the funeral home to pay our respects as he is brought to his place of rest. .
Dress for the Day:
Class A Uniform
Cover
Badge tabs
White Gloves
Class B uniform for those not issued a Class A
This is a walkthrough, you will show your respect for FF Deschenes by walking by the casket. Please no stopping, no saluting the casket or speaking with the family. If you chose to personally give your condolences to the family or FF Deschenes you may do so prior to the walkthrough between the hours of 9 -11 a.m.