Pamela Marguerite “Peggy” DeCoste
1949-2019
Pamela (Peggy) Marguerite (Barter) DeCoste. It is with great
sadness and broken hearts that the family announces the sudden passing
of Peggy DeCoste, 70, of Debert, N.S., at Colchester East Hants
Hospital in Truro on November 17, 2019. Born on April 16, 1949 in St.
Stephen, N.B., to the late Clayton and Marguerite (Kelly) Barter of
Milltown, N.B. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and New
Brunswick Business College, and came to Truro in 1971 to live with her
sister, Dorothy. Peggy found work at Polymer Int., and it was there
she also found her future husband, Dan. After a few years at Polymer,
Peggy started a career at the Correctional Service of Canada, where
she worked for 30 years before she retired. After Dan
retired in 2014 they purchased a 5th wheel
trailer and put it on a lot in Grand Narrows, Cape Breton, overlooking
the “Beautiful Bras D’or” and the village of Iona.
It was there that Peg and Dan enjoyed some of their best times and
memories of their wedded life. Peg was a family person and hers meant
everything to her. She liked nothing more than early (any time after
5am) mornings, sitting on her back porch swing, drinking coffee and
admiring all her beautiful flowers and plants. Peg was a true and
loyal friend who will be greatly missed by many. So long, my Milltown
girl.
Peggy is survived by her husband Dan and son James, both of
Debert, sister Theresa Seamans (late Ashley) of Fredericton, N.B.,
brothers Tom (Connie) of Kouchibouguac, N.B, Jim (Debbie) of
Fredericton, N.B., and Bob (Marion) of Ft. Myers, Florida. Also,
sisters in law Betty (Barry) Merlin of Hilden and Doris Anderson of
Lower Truro, numerous nieces and nephews, and her constant companion,
her little dog Maggie, who is sure missing her Mommy.
Besides her parents, Peg was predeceased by her sister
Dorothy Zinck and brother Timothy (in infancy), mother and father in
law, Cil and Art DeCoste, and brother in law, Ashley
Seamans.
In keeping with Peg’s wishes, cremation has taken
place. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at
the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St, Truro on Monday,
November 25, at 11am, with Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating.
Reception to follow at Campbell Hall. Arrangements entrusted to
Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Internment at a
later date in Middle Road Cemetery in Debert. If so wished, donations
may be made to Shriners Hospital or any children’s health
foundation. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family
by viewing Peg’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Pamela Marguerite Peggy DeCoste 19492019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia