Sharon Ann (DeCoste) DeLorey of Tracadie passed away at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the age of 63 with her loving family and friends by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Catherine (DeCoste) DeCoste of Havre Boucher.
Sharon was one of the pillars of DeCoste Interiors, Antigonish, working there from its beginning 25 years ago. During her time there she touched the lives of many, creating memorable experiences and lifelong friendships. Her kind, caring demeanor along with her vibrant personality was always sure to make a lasting impression. Her customers became her friends. Sharon was the epitome of kindness, grace and love. She adored her three grandsons immensely, and loved spending time with her family and friends, taking any and all opportunities to take pictures – one of her many talents and passions. She will be missed by everyone she encountered.
Sharon is lovingly remembered by her husband James of 43 years, three loving daughters Jaimme-Lynn (Bob) Jennex, Porter’s Lake; Chataunna-Lee (Mark) Delorey; and Candace DeLorey, both of Antigonish; and three grandsons Ryley Jennex, Brian and Tyler Delorey.
She is survived by her siblings Don (Kaye) DeCoste; Berkley (Elizabeth) DeCoste, Frankville; Carol Sweeny, South River; Ronnie (Martina) DeCoste, Country Harbour Mines; Beverly (Martin) Stewart, Havre Boucher; Janet (Mike) Conley, Drumheller AB; Colin (Angela) DeCoste, Frankville; Shirley (Ernie) DeCoste, Linwood; Dale (Patricia) DeCoste, Edmonton AB; Brian DeCoste, Antigonish; Glenn (Laurene) DeCoste, William’s Point; Paul (Connie) DeCoste, Havre Boucher; sister-in-Law Maureen DeCoste, Pomquet; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers Xavier, Ignatius, and
Roger; sister-in-laws Shirley Peeples and Eileen Burns.and brother-
in- law Ralph Sweeny,
The visitation will be in C.L.Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Sunday May 1st from 7-9 pm and Monday May 2nd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Tracadie on Tuesday May 3rd at 11:00 am with Father John Barry officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Cathy’s Place Cancer Resource Centre or the Palliative Care Society at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.clcurry.com.