Norma E Decosta

Born on December 1, 1925, she was the daughter of Jarvis and Jennie Hand. Norma grew up in Etna, ME with her parents, and siblings Eugene, Kenneth, George, & Frances. She married Joseph E. Decosta in 1947, they spent 30 years together living in Portland, until “Joey” passed in 1977. Little more is known of her life, prior to moving to Rumford Community Home in 2011 after being homeless for many years.

In 2013, Norma moved to the Cottage at Gorham house. In coming to the Cottage she found love, joy, serenity, a home, and a family. She was a very sweet, loving lady who found joy in all living creatures, from feeding the birds and squirrels outsider her room, to the unit dog and bunny whom she truly adored. Though she spent the majority of her days in her room, she enjoyed watching over others and listening to the daily activities and music.

She will be greatly missed by her surrogate family of the Cottage at Gorham house where her memory with forever remain in the hearts and souls of the residents and staff.

To offer your condolences to Norma's friends please visit www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A Memorial Service will be held at the Gorham House in the Cottage Courtyard at 10:30am followed by a Committal Service at 11:00am at Eastern Cemetery in Gorham. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St, LEWISTON, Me 207-784-4584.