Leah Marie BASTARACHE

NEW BEDFORD -- Leah Marie (Bastarache) Lestage, 89, of New Bedford died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, after a long illness at the Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Emile Lestage. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late John and Elise (Allain) Bastarache. She lived most of her life in New Bedford and was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. She was a homemaker, and her life was devoted to her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Lestage was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline A. Caton and her husband, Normand, of New Bedford; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Yvonne Bastarache, Amanda Bourassa, Aline Deslauriers and Anita Nelson. Her funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd.