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Paul DeCoste Obituary

Marshfield Paul J. DeCoste of Marshfield, died July 28, in the South Shore Hospital, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 50 years of Rosemary (McTigue) DeCoste. Dear father of Kathleen DeCoste, Paul DeCoste, Brian DeCoste and his wife Mary, and Sheila DeCoste all of Marshfield. Loving grandfather of Sean DeCoste. Brother of Mary Jane Daley of Marshfield and Ann Larson of Maine. Paul was born in Quincy and graduated from Mission High School in Boston. He was a retired foreman for NYNEX, a member of the telephone pioneers, a US Navy veteran during the Korean War, and a member of the Green Harbor Yacht Club. Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., rte. l39, Marshfield, Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann by The Sea Church at l0 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. For online guest book and directions, please visit our website macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2008.

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Fred & Ellen Connor

August 3, 2008

Sorry to hear of Paul's death. He will be missed. Ellen and I will remeber him in our prayers, our hearts go out to all of you in this very sad time.

Cindy (Malcolm) Cardile

August 1, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Paul was a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with Paul at the telephone company many years ago. He was always so happy and kind.

John Condon

July 31, 2008

Sorry to hear Paul pasted away. He was a very good friend of mine all the years we worked together at the telephone company. We had so many good times over the years. God Bless.

Libby Cote

July 31, 2008

Sheila & Family -
So sorry to hear the sad news.

Nancy Lacey

July 31, 2008

Sincere sympathy on your loss.

Tina and Gail - Callahan Inc.

July 30, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts.

Jim and Joan O'Donoghue

July 30, 2008

Brian and Decoste family, Our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Eileen and Rick Jensen

July 30, 2008

Sheila,

We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great guy. I am sure you will all miss him deeply.

DAVID and BARBARA BAKER

July 30, 2008

Sheila and the DeCoste Family, please accept our condolences, our hearts go out to you.

Mike Casey

July 29, 2008

Mr. DeCoste,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Kathi Conley

July 29, 2008

Rosemary, Paul, Brian, Kathy & Sheila - how can I ever express the good times we shared with Paul - I have such fond memories of him (St. Mary's dances, Telephone Company parties, etc. or just sitting at the kitchen table or down celler - he taught Jim so much and also taught us so much (how to live to the fullest) He and Gerry are together again. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Kathi Conley

Sharon O'Leary

July 29, 2008

Dear Rosemary,Kathy, Paul, Brian and Sheila. Our family is saddened by your loss. We will always remember the fun times at Brant Rock. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Jim, Sharon, Jimmie, Steve and Susan O'Leary

ROBIN ANDERSON & FAMILY

July 29, 2008

VERY SAD, FOR PAULY'S FAMILY HE WILL BE MISSED FUN TIMES BY HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALWAYS HE IS A DYNAMITE MAN AND WE WILL MISS HIM. KIND, LOVING FUN AND ALWAYS SMILING!

Janet Gorman

July 29, 2008

DeCoste Family, please accept our condolences, our heart goes out to you all, Love, The Gormans

kathleen dashner

July 29, 2008

Dear DeCoste Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Pauls passing. He was a very kind and caring person with a great smile. If there is anything I can do to help you through this difficult time please let me know. God Bless
Love
Kathleen Dashner

Karen/Katharine Gray

July 29, 2008

With a very sincere sense of sadness for the loss of a wonderful man and a kind and thoughtful neighbor, we extend our sympathy to all family members.

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