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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elizabeth (Betty) Descoteaux
Elizabeth (Betty)
Descoteaux
December 15, 1927 – June 4, 2015
Elizabeth (Betty) Descoteaux's Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Descoteaux age 87 of Oroville passed away Thursday, June 04, 2015 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. She was born December 15, 1927 in Montreal, Quebec Canada to parents Harry and Annie Cowling. Betty grew up in Montreal and Kitchener, Ontario. She met Albert Descoteaux in Montreal and they married in May 1946 in Concord, New Hampshire. Her husband, Albert, served with the US Air force and together they lived in several different places. In 1957, they moved to Oroville where Betty worked in the Apple Warehouses and later as a cook at the School Cafeteria. She enjoyed knitting, reading, walking, picnics and family celebrations. Betty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a Past President of the Catholic Altar Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Oroville Grange and the Oroville Senior Citizens Center where she was the site director for a number of years.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Sons: John (Beth) of Chatham, Ontario, Gene (Patricia) of Omak, Joe of Omak and Adrian of Seattle
Sister: Stella Hudson of Nova Scotia
9 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, daughter Joanne 2 grandsons, Chris and Ray and 3 brothers, Harry, Ken, and Oliver.
SERVICES
Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:00 PM and A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 12, 2015 10:00 AM. Both will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Oroville with Father Jose Maldonado officiating. Interment will be at Oroville Riverview Cemetery. A potluck luncheon will follow in the church basement. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Sons: John (Beth) of Chatham, Ontario, Gene (Patricia) of Omak, Joe of Omak and Adrian of Seattle
Sister: Stella Hudson of Nova Scotia
9 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, daughter Joanne 2 grandsons, Chris and Ray and 3 brothers, Harry, Ken, and Oliver.
SERVICES
Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:00 PM and A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 12, 2015 10:00 AM. Both will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Oroville with Father Jose Maldonado officiating. Interment will be at Oroville Riverview Cemetery. A potluck luncheon will follow in the church basement. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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