Obituary of Carole Frances Marcotte

Carole Marcotte, 74, died on December 8, 2011 at her home in Lakewood, WA following a short, but valiant struggle with brain cancer. Though it ultimately took her life, the cancer never claimed her spirit. She recently celebrated her 55th wedding anniversary with her husband and lifelong love, best friend and steadfast companion, Normand Marcotte, and spent her final weeks surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born in Northbridge, MA and grew up in New Bedford, MA, where she married Norm and gave birth to her two children. In 1969, the family relocated to Lakewood. For 18 years, Carole was the co-owner of Bookkeepers’ Business Service, which provided bookkeeping services to many local businesses in the Lakewood/Tacoma area, with business partner and long-time friend Linda Simons. Following her retirement, Carole and Norm spent their time visiting family and wintering in Sun City, AZ. Carole is survived by her husband Norm, her son Doug of Sydney, Australia, her daughter Karen and son-in-law Jim of Seattle, her sisters Ruth Brown and Ann Baldwin of Lakewood, and her 4 grandchildren, Tim, Matt, Nick and Cole. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, December 13 at 11:00 am at Lakewood Gardens,12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499. For further information, please see http://edwardsmemorial.com. Donations be made to either of two causes close to Carole’s heart: Multicare Hospice: https://www.multicare.org/foundations/donations/multicare - designated for the Hospice Uncompensated Care Fund; or the Point Defiance Rose Garden: https://www.metroparksfoundation.org/donation.php - designated for the support of the Point Defiance Rose Garden. The family extends their special thanks to the amazing staff at Multi-Care Hospice, as well as Carole’s outstanding caregivers, Mila and Cindy.