Norma D. (Scott) Costa

BEVERLY- Mrs. Norma D. (Scott) Costa, 91, of Beverly, beloved wife of the late Frank Costa Sr., with whom she shared 71 years of marriage, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at High Pointe House in Haverhill surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ipswich, she was the daughter of the late William and Marion (Phillips) Scott. She was raised and educated in Ipswich and attended Ipswich schools. A kind and caring woman, Norma had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Beverly Hospital, Blueberry Hill and Ledgewood Nursing home for over 30 years, where she was devoted to the care of patients. The devotion and care she showed her patients was only matched by the care she showered on her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was most happy when with her family. She enjoyed traveling and the many camping trips they shared. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends, her faithful canine companion Lady and the hearts she touched along the way. Norma is survived by her daughter, Beth Howland and her husband Douglas of New Hampshire, her sons, Richard Costa and his wife Diana of Brunswick, ME, John Costa and his wife Ruth of Beverly and Frank Costa Jr., of Beverly, her six grandchildren, Duane, Jamy, Cristy, John, Angela and Taylor, her seven great-grandchildren, Macie, Jonathan, Bella, Jacob, Joshua, Devin and Elina , her sister Elizabeth Blake of Danvers, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late, James, Walter, William, Robert, Richard and Anne Scott. ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral service will be held in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers on Saturday April 14th at 11:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, prior to the service from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Expression of sympathy may be made in Norma's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.