Ann Marcotte, 82, of Laguna Woods Village, CA died peacefully at her residence on May 24th. She was born in Danbury, CT, the daughter of Cornelius and Mary O’Connor.

Ann was a registered nurse with a degree from St. Vincent School of Nursing in Bridgeport, CT. Her career initially included establishing nursing clinics at several industrial plants in Southern California. She retired as a supervisor of an Intensive Care unit at Danbury Hospital after which she returned to California.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Marcotte.

Her survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Julia O’Connor of Fredericksburg, VA; a stepdaughter, Anita Brader of Springfield, MO; a stepson and his wife, Richard and Sue Marcotte of Lexington, SC; and a stepson and his wife, Robert and Brenda Marcotte of Apopka, FL. Survivors also include four step-grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 31st from 7-9 p.m. at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, June 1, 9 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.

During her illness, Ann never lost her sense of humor or concern for others, thanks to the compassionate care and devotion of her friends Darline and Wayne Hamerschlag, Betty Grenier, Joe Maurer, Linda Treinen and her host of ‘bingo-buddies.’