Marc Descoteaux

Marc O. Descoteaux devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at Hackett Hill Center on October 4, 2023, his 73rd birthday after a period of declining health.

Marc was born October 4, 1950 in Lowell MA to the late Omer J and Claire I (Chandonnet) Descoteaux.

Marc graduated from Lowell High School before enlisting in the Air Force in 1969.  Before retiring he worked for many years as a salesperson for Printed Circuit Board Designs both selling designs and staffing personnel.  He was Chairman of the Board for the Lighthouse School of North Chelmsford MA, and a life time member of the American Legion, a longtime member of the SLBMC club.

He leaves behind his wife of 25 years Debhora (Morgan)(Hovey) Descoteaux.

He is also survived by his children and stepchildren Chad Descoteaux and his wife Hilary, Morgan and Shelby Descoteaux of Goffstown NH Catherine Hovey and partner Danny of Nashua NH, Timothy Hovey and his wife Maureen of Lowell, MA. Grandchildren Emma Descoteaux, Catelyn Hovey, Connie Hovey and her partner Ryan, Samantha and husband Brighton Palmer, Michael Hovey, Grace Hovey. Great Grandchildren Leona, Genevieve, and Clemetine.

He is survived by his five brothers Albert Descoteaux his late wife Rachel of Lowell MA, Jean P Descoteaux and his wife Marlene of Meadville PA, Leon Descoteaux and his wife Terry, Andre Descoteaux and his wife Ann of Lowell, MA he is predeceased by his brother Henry Descoteaux of Taunton MA.

He leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins

He also leaves behind several dear lifelong friends to name a few Dr. Michael Pappafagos, Ed Vitiello, Joe Reily, Jim Hannafin, Mike Ammendolia, Jerry Crowley

Relatives and friends are invited to Marc’s Life Celebration on Thursday, October 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the TYNGSBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME, 4 Cassaway Dr., Tyngsborough. Burial will be held privately in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chelmsford.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marc’s name to the Lowell Veterans. 

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