DeCoste, Joseph "Joe" Edwin, Antigonish. It is with great sadness we the family of Joseph Edwin DeCoste announce his passing, at the age of 76, on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish surrounded by family. Joe was born in Antigonish on May 4, 1943; he was the son of the late Victor and Margaret "Maggie" (Casey) DeCoste. Joe was an accomplished Finish Carpenter who took great pride in his work. In his later years he enjoyed listening to his prized Country Classic music collection and playing crib with family and friends. Joe enjoyed a good hockey game and remained a loyal HABS fan to the end. Joe is survived by his children, Donnie DeCoste (Rajinder), Edmonton; Julene DeCoste (Garry), Antigonish; Jason DeCoste (Sue), Lloydminster; Jacqueline Cleary (Bradley), Antigonish; grandchildren, Carlee DeCoste, Kyle and Krysten Pettipas, Sam and Cordell DeCoste, Jenna, Joanna and Julia Cleary, the mother of his children, Naomi DeCoste, Manassette Lake; sisters, Dolly Fraser (Jack), Barbara Spin, Theresa Kelly (Dennis), Rita Meagher (Philip); brother, Michael DeCoste, brothers-in-law, Arthur Williams, Louis Brow; sister-in-law, Loretta "Sandy" DeCoste, special niece, Nicole Meagher and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by sisters, Agatha, Kathleen, Patricia, Adeline and brother, Gerard. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff of Med Surge/GARU and Palliative Care for the exceptional care and compassion given to our father during his illness. There will be a visitation in St. Paul’s Center, Havre Boucher on Friday, October 4, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with funeral mass following at 11a.m. in St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Havre Boucher with Father Allan MacPhie officiating. Burial will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Luncheon Fund or to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Friday, October 4, 2019 Visitation Time 10 to 10:45 a.m. Visitation Location St. Paul’s Center, Havre Boucher Service Information Service Date Friday, October 4, 2019 Service Time 11a.m. Service Location St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Havre Boucher Burial Information Burial Date Friday, October 4, 2019 Burial Time Following the Funeral Mass Burial Location St. Paul’s Parish Cemetery, Havre Boucher