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Joanne DeCoste Obituary

Age 70 of Braintree died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Gerard F. DeCoste. Devoted mother of Michelle L. DeCoste & her partner Maureen Donnellan of Concord, NH, Peter J. DeCoste & his wife Maureen of North Easton, Jeffrey DeCoste & his wife Michele of Braintree, Jon P. DeCoste and his wife Donna of Plymouth & Gerard DeCoste of Marshfield. Loving grandmother of Lauren, Erin, Emma, Andrew, Allyson, Kelli, Kristen, Jack, Eric & Ava. Sister of Geraldine P. Walker of Holbrook, Philip A. LaBrecque, Jr. of Bristol, RI, Arthur F. LeBrecque of Hingham & the late Marie A. LeBrecque & the late Stephen M. LeBrecque also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, One Independence Ave. QUINCY Wed., Aug. 27 at 10:15 AM Funeral Mass in St. Thomas More Church (corner of Hawthorn Rd. & Elm Sts.) Braintree at 11 o'clock. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations in Mrs. DeCoste's memory may be made to My Brothers Keeper, Inc. PO Box 338, Easton MA 02356.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 25, 2008.

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sheila flynn

August 27, 2008

Dear Jeff ~ Ann just told me about your Mom ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you!! Sheila Flynn

Amy Niederberger

August 26, 2008

Gerry,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eileen and Luis Velez

August 25, 2008

Dear Michelle and Family,We are so very sorry to hear of the passing your mom. May you have the peace of Happy memories. Love, eileen and Luis, Velez

Maggie Adams

August 25, 2008

Dear Gerry & Family,
Jay and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Maggie & Jay

Susan Gillis

August 25, 2008

To all of Joanne's wonderful family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She is now at peace with your Dad and Uncle Paul. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared with her. Love, Tom & Susan Gillis & family

August 25, 2008

Dear Jeff,

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sincerely, Laura Campanale

David & Amy Pollara

August 25, 2008

Jeff,Jerry and family,
Sorry for your loss ,may your mom rest in peace.

John and Cindy Moran

August 25, 2008

Jon and family- We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leona Magnarelli

August 25, 2008

To all the DeCoste family. My sympathy in the passing of a great lady and sweet friend. Leona Donovan Magnarelli

Michael and Denise Rooney

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Decoste's and LaBrecque's.

Kelly McDonough

August 25, 2008

Jerry, Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet person. We hope that, in time, the memories you have will be a comfort to you. We will keep your Mom and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The McDonoughs
Kelly, John, Payton, Regan & Teddy

Leah scheffler

August 25, 2008

I am so sad that Joane has passed I am going to miss her smiley face and her wonderful personality she was such a long time and special friend to my mom my family and me(I miss all the girls getting together Joane,anne,janet L,Janet g, Irenee) ) and , I will never forgot all the wonderfull times with her and Gerry. Leah and Randy Scheffler and family

August 25, 2008

Jeff
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Keep the faith. We'll see you soon

Jim & Cheryl OBrien

Ronald Yourell

August 25, 2008

Arthur & family
I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bucky Yourell & Family

James Buchanan

August 25, 2008

I will miss a great lady and a best friend

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