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VALERIE COSTAIN Obituary
She graduated from Mount View High School in Thorndike.
She was a member of Fairfield First Baptist Church. She was retired from KSW Federal Credit Union because of the progression of the illness ALS.
Valerie was a person who had many interests. She loved to cook, garden and plan family gatherings and outdoor barbecues for friends and family. She loved to go motorcycle touring with family and friends, looking forward to vacations riding in the mountains down South with her husband and brother Larry and his wife, Audrey.
She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Costain; sons Joshua R. Costain and Benjamin R. Costain; grandson Jaden Costain; father-in-law Robert L. Costain; sister-in-law Sherry Gray and her husband, Gary; siblings Lawrence Pottle Jr. and his wife, Audrey, Janice Harmon, Allan Pottle, Gerry Pottle, Linda Douglas and her husband, Steve, Donald Pottle, and Yvonne Pottle; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and their families.
Valerie was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Hester Pottle; mother-in-law Betty May Costain; brother-in law Rodney Harmon; and nephew Jamie Pottle.
The family would like to thank Laurie Bourgoin and family, Audrey and Larry Pottle, Janice Harmon, Fairfield Pharmacy, Waterville Home Oxygen, HealthReach Hospice, Maine ALS association, Lahey ALS Clinic, and the nurses from Home, Hope and Healing for their support during her illness.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at First Baptist Church in Fairfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at First Baptist Church. Following the service, there will be a celebration of life at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like anyone wishing to make a donation in her honor to send contributions to the ALS Association Northern New England Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Suite 309, Concord, NH 03301; or HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.
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Memories and Condolences
for VALERIE COSTAIN
Rose Bilodeau
January 7, 2013
Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Val was a special friend to my beloved Hank Rebmann who also passed recently due to ALS. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rose Bilodeau
Sandra Fortin
January 3, 2013
So Sorry for your loss, Josh and my son Eric grew up together and were cubscouts, Val was their den leader she made things fun for them, my heart goes out to your family.
Nancy Morrell
January 3, 2013
I met Val while working together at Franklin Somerset FCU and then realized we were almost relatives. She was a sweetheart whom will be missed. Our hearts go out to her family. Nancy Morrell & Mike Raven
Deb Crocker
January 3, 2013
Bob - So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
January 2, 2013
I love you Auntie. I will hold our memories precious forever.
Kathy and Kenny Cunningham
January 2, 2013
Val was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Val.
January 2, 2013
I was deeply saddened to read of Valerie's passing. I had no idea of her serious illness. May the memories you have of the life you shared bring you comfort at this difficult time, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Colleen Jones
Brenda Germain
January 1, 2013
Sweet Dreams Val.
Kim Havey
January 1, 2013
So sorry will miss her forever loved working with her at ksw fcu
KAREN CARON
January 1, 2013
BOBBY AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. VAL WAS A FUNNY AND CARING PERSON. IT IS OUR LOSS AND HEAVEN'S GAIN. PLEASE KNOW I AM HERE IF I CAN HELP. LOVE CHRISTY AND TOM
January 1, 2013
Valerie, I will always cherish the Christmas tree skirts that we made together. ("I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8)
Your friend, Linda Foss
Bob and Diane Abbott
January 1, 2013
Bob,
We are so sorry for your loss. Her battle on earth is over and she can now rest in the Lords arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Tammi Galbraith
January 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss Uncle Bobby. All our love and thoughts.
January 1, 2013
Sweet Dreams Val.
Katye Vachon
January 1, 2013
My prayers to the family. Val was a wonderful friend and mentor. She taught me so many things, I will cherish our memories forever. We laughed and giggled so hard our cheeks would hurt, I can still hear her laugh. I believe God needed her in Heaven and has plans for her, she will missed. I' m so glad to have had her in my life. RIP.
Katye Vachon
January 1, 2013
My prayers to the family...Val was a wonderful friend and mentor. She taught me so many things and I will always cherish the memories, we laughed and giggled so much our cheeks would hurt. I believe God needed her in Heaven ..... a smiling Angel.
Jennifer Gagnon
January 1, 2013
Bob and Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Valerie. She was a very strong woman and fought her disease every day. May she now rest in the hands of god.She was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss her deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jamie,Jen,Joscelyn and Ethan Gagnon
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