Barbara Ann DeCosta Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Ann DeCosta of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, departing on February 15, 2025 at the age of 77. Barbara Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Ann DeCosta to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Barbara Ann is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Barbara Ann's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Leonard DeCosta, Jr.; her parents, Thomas Thaddeus and Mary Theresa Paleczka (Cummiskey); and her brother Robert Paleczka. She is survived by: her son Leonard DeCosta III (Erica) of Lehigh Acres, Florida; her sister Dorothy Houle of Dartmouth; her granddaughter Felicia Gehringer (Justin); her great grandchildren, Beth-Ann and Ryder James; her niece Debbie Houle; and her nephew John Houle.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Barbara Ann's memory to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or you may donate online at cancer.org.
