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MaryJane DESCOTEAUX Obituary

DESCOTEAUX, MaryJane

MaryJane "MJ" Descoteaux, 61, wife of Mark Descoteaux, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born in New Britain, to the late Michael and Mary (Koval) Gimma. MJ was a lifelong resident of New Britain, graduating from New Britain High and raising her family in New Britain. She was employed by the state of CT retiring in 2007. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church and a member of the Pulmonary Care at Hospital Special Care. She enjoyed going out with her sister and spent most of her time with her grandchildren. She will be most remembered for being her. In addition to her husband Mark, MJ is survived by her son Michael and his wife Angelita of New Britain; her sisters Elizabeth Uchalik and her husband Michael of Rocky Hill, Joan Matulis of New Britain; her grandchildren Michael Jr. and Jasmine Descoteaux; her nephews Michael John Uchalik; her nieces Tina, Kathy, and Gwen and her great niece Lynn Marie. She was predeceased by her nephew Jim Matulis. MJ's family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Hospital of Central CT for their wonderful care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24th, at 10 a.m., at Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, 121 Beaver St. New Britain, burial will follow at Holy Trinity Byzantine Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Sept. 23rd, from 5 to 7p.m. at New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MaryJane DESCOTEAUX

16 Entries

Kristin Mooney

November 10, 2013

MJs Family - MJ was a spirited woman who I had the pleasure to work with. She touched so many people with her smile and laugh. You are all in my thoughts during this time.

Bob Catan

September 26, 2013

Mark and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, I understand how difficult a time this is.

Mary Ann Tosca-Conte

September 24, 2013

To MJ's Family,
I was fortunate to meet MJ through my Mom. I am just sorry that I hadn't met her sooner. I have fond memories of our fun times at "Girls Night Out". Many laughs and also serious chats. MJ was a wonderful, thoughtful, fun loving person. She was a great listener who truly cared. She will be missed tremendously. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy.

September 24, 2013

To Betty and Family, Although it has been a very long time since St.Mary`s School good memories still come to mind...MaryJane was always a very good person... My prayers for her and your family at this time... Tommy Alderuccio, Patong Beach, Thailand...

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Michele Boyko

September 24, 2013

Michael and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. MJ was an intelligent, sweet soul whose love for her family gave her the greatest joy in life and I am sure she will always make her presence known to you in kind and gentle ways. God speed MaryJane.
Michele Boyko

This pic was taken in May 2013.

Lil Grogoza

September 23, 2013

To the Family,

It happened so suddenly. You left us too soon MJ and it is painfully lonely without you. MJ was a great friend who loved life and most of all her family. Her family was her life. You gave me so much to miss, I'll miss your phone calls, our lunches out to our favorite place Bertucci's and that warm and gentle smile which made you who you are today. I'll miss those wonderful "hugs" you gave which let me know you really cared. I'll hold you gently in my heart forever for now that is where you now live.

I love you my dear friend "Bubs" and will every day of my life - until my time is due and we are reunited with the Lord.

My prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. May the wonderful memories of her bring you all strength and comfort.

Dee O'Connor

September 23, 2013

MJ was one of those people who always had a smile and something nice to say about everyone. I had the pleasure of working with her for about 10 years while I was in Connecticut, and she always stayed in touch after that, keeping me posted on the grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart. She will be greatly missed.

Janet Bowen

September 23, 2013

My sincere condolences to all of MJ's family. I was fortunate and blessed to have met MJ (and you) through my work with Hospital for Special Care's Pulmonary Support Group. I have such fond memories! MJ had the best attitude of anyone I have ever met. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by many.

Paula Brady

September 22, 2013

My prayers to Michael and all of MaryJanes family. We worked together for many years and I have many memories, we were like sisters and even after moving to Maine, we still were in touch. I will miss her. A loving mother, she loved Michael so much and she is the most kind person I know.

Ron & Pat Simard

September 22, 2013

To the Family,
We just found a photo of MJ and family from the 2011 Rock Cats game attended by members of the HFSC Pulmonary Group.

Ron & Pat Simard

September 22, 2013

MJ will certainly be missed. She was so much fun and had a good time at the HFSC events. May the family be consoled by the fact that she is in a better place.
God Bless you.

Theresa Jakupco

September 22, 2013

I'll smile whenever I remember the many ways cousin Mary Jane and I tricked each other to be the one to pay the restaurant check. One time she paid the check halfway during the meal while I was in the restroom ... but I won that round by putting the money in the bottom of her purse while she was in the rest room. I got a call late that night when she discovered my ruse. I will treasure the good times we had.

mary jane thibodeau

September 22, 2013

My cousin Mary Jane was such a bright light during all her trials. How she loved her family!! I will miss her, especially meeting her and her sister Elizabeth for lunch dates. She is at peace in paradise. Cousin Mary Jane

Ann Rivers

September 22, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

debbie willis

September 22, 2013

I was so heartbroken to learn of M.J.'s passing. I will miss her so very much. She had an amazing spirit and truly was one of a kind. My prayers are with her family, especially her grandkids, during this very difficult time. May they find comfort in the fact that she loved her family more than anything in this world.