SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Yvette Madore Deschenes, 88, of Santa Clara, passed away on Nov. 30.

She was born in Auburn, June 4, 1924, to Algueric and Aldea Gauthier Roy. Yvette was educated at St. Louis and Walton schools and graduated from Edward Little High School.

She worked for her mother at Roy’s Beauty Salon with her two sisters and would become the second generation owner of a now third generation business. Yvette married Bert Madore, June 16, 1948. They lived on Third Street and had a summer home at Taylor Pond. Bert predeceased her in June 1963.

She became active in her church and had a close circle of friends. On Nov. 28, 1974, she married Donat Deschenes and moved to California. Yvette gave us so many happy memories.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donat; a stepdaughter, Louise Deschenes and partner, Pat Buchanan; a stepgrandson, Scott Deschenes; five stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Therese Goulet of Auburn; and nieces and nephews.

Yvette was predeceased by her parents; her first husband; and three siblings, Roland Roy, Lucille Houle and Bert Roy.