Margaret Anne DeCouto (Pidge)'s Obituary
Margaret Anne DeCouto (Pidge), 78, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 2015, formerly of Massachusetts passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 15, 1940 in Quincy, MA to Bernard and Lillie Barrows, now deceased.Pidgie was a long time employee of Howard Johnson’s Quincy then the general manager for Marriott/Sodexo food service she enjoyed gambling, reading, shopping going to the beach and especially loved to spoil her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Barrows.Margaret is surived by her four children, Susan Sampson (Scott) of Plymouth, MA, Kim Cleary (Kevin) of Plymouth, MA, Anne Smith-Yourell (Bucky) of Ft. Myers, FL and Anthony DeCouto (Kelly) of Norwell, MA; two brothers, Bernard Barrows (Patricia) of Quincy, MA and Robert Barrows (Rosie) of Braintree, MA; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Lilly, SSGT. James, Jessica, Jacqlyn, Ryan and Ava; as well as four great grandchildren, Jasmine, Derek, Logan and Maverick.A Graveside Service will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Village Cemetery, 339 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02189 with a celebration of life following.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or to the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.orgArrangements for final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer a condolence at this difficult time please visit www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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