Wolcott Yvon J. Desaulniers, 86, of Wolcott passed away on March 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (St Hilaire) Desaulniers who predeceased him in 2020. Yvon was born on September 25, 1936 in St. Barnabe Nord, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Alide and Eva (Grenier) Desaulniers. He was the ninth child of 13 kids, raised on a farm. He was an avid hocky player and eventually a body builder, earning the title of Mr. Canada in 1955. Yvon eventually decided to leave the family farm on September 3, 1957 and came to Waterbury with his friend Marcel Lemay. He was sponsored by his cousin Hartenso Salerno. He started painting houses, teaching body building at the YCMA, and worked for Ace Moving where he met his future wife, Lorraine. In 1967, Yvon opened Devon Precision , a manufacturing company in Waterbury. In 1972, he eventually built a factory in Wolcott. In 1990, Yvon bought his first patent, a screw extractor, and started Aldon Corporation. He also build his dream home in Maui, Hawaii. Yvon loved to travel the world his lovely wife and many friends. He enjoyed golfing, tennis and skiing. Yvon was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Wolcott Exchange Club, where he was chairman of the Miss Wolcott Pageant for many years. He enjoyed his trips to Canada every Easter with his family at Cabana Sucre. Yvon is survived by his children, David Desaulniers and his wife, Beverly (Byers) of Wolcott, Donald Desaulniers and his wife Maria (Della Camera) of Wolcott, and Doris Bergamo and her husband Peter of Litchfield; 14 grandchildren, Amanda, Brittany, Christopher, Alexandra, David, Randy, Adam, Amanda, Nicholas, Jay, Stephanie, Valerie, Christian, and Katie; his siblings in Canada, Angele Blaise, Roland, Benoit, Loretta Garceau, and Gilles. He was predeceased by his children, Denis, Donna, and Dale; and several siblings. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Pius Church, 525 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Services Visitation Tuesday April 4, 2023 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Woodtick Memorial, Woodtick Rd Funeral Mass Wednesday April 5, 2023 11:00 AM St. Pius X Church 525 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 Burial of Cremains Wednesday April 5, 2023 12:00 PM Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury