BRUNSWICK — Annette M. Coulombe, 88, of Brunswick, passed away at her home on Friday evening, August 23, 2013. She was born in April, the daughter of Joseph and Albertine Belanger and grew up in Canada.

In August 1948, she married Arthur J. Coulombe and the couple resided in Brunswick. She worked for M. Grumbacher for 24 years before retiring as a crimper.

Annette was a loving person who always put her family first. Cooking, gardening and sewing were some of her hobbies she enjoyed doing for them. She looked forward to Sunday drives with her husband and her son carried on the tradition and Sunday’s were always an adventure. Anyone who knew her, knew how big her heart was because she always made it a point to let you know that you were loved. She also had a passion for animals, her faithful companions, Go-Go, Tootsie, her cats and her dog Nickie, were part of the family.

She will be sadly missed by all those who loved her. Annette is predeceased by her husband, Arthur; 2 brothers, Lucien Belanger and Ettienne Belanger.

She leaves behind a son, Pierre Coulombe of Brunswick; a sisterin law Judith Belanger of Quebec; a special care giver Anne Marie Angers of Topsham; and many nieces and nephews.

At Annette’s request, there will be no visiting hours.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.