Robert J. DESCOTEAUX

CALAIS, Maine -- Robert J. Descoteaux, 80, of 55 Bayview Lane, Calais, formerly of Leominster, Mass., died Wednesday, March 2, at Calais Regional Hospital, after a long illness. He was born on Feb. 26, 1925, in Lawrence, Mass., the son of the late Joseph A. Descoteaux and Anabelle (Martel) Descoteaux.Mr. Descoteaux worked for the former Lancaster Furniture Company, and at Demoulas Supermarket at the Mall at Whitney Field, Leominster after he retired.He loved woodworking, reading, walking, the ocean, babysitting his grandchildren and his beloved dog, “Shep.”Mr. Descoteaux is survived by two daughters, Lisa Holley and her husband, Mike Holley, of Leominster and Lori Descoteaux of Fryeburg, Maine; two sons, Mark Descoteaux of North Truro, Mass. and Peter Descoteaux and his wife, Donna Descoteaux, of Calais; seven grandchildren, Adam, Katelyn, Shaun, Brittany, Jonathan, Rya and Peter Jr.; one sister, Doris Cirillo and her husband, “Joe” Cirillo, of Bronxville, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Marie A. Giadone. He was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth Descoteaux of Leominster on Dec. 1, 1979 and Edward Descoteaux of Cherryfield, Maine on Nov. 26, 1986. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Cremation took place in Maine. Contributions can be made to Calais Regional Hospital.Published in the Sentinel & Enterprise on 3/9/2005.