Lois E. (Costa) Augustine, 86 of Acushnet, passed away, Thursday, August 4, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the Ex-wife of the late Robert F. Augustine.
Born in Mattapoisett, she was the daughter of the late Antone F. and Thelma (Ellis) Costa. Lois has been a longtime resident of Acushnet. She was the owner of Augustine Tax Services for many years, prior to her retirement.
She loved her family and her grandchildren. Prior to owning her own business she also worked at the Paul A Devers School and H&R Block as a tax preparer. Lois loved to sing, was a member of the Hope Evangelical Church, and devoted her life Jesus.
Lois is survived by her children, Bruce A. Augustine and his wife Karen of Rollinsford, New Hampshire and Cheryl A. Machado and her husband Joe of Fairhaven; her siblings Bernice Clark of Providence and Muriel Shepherd of Taunton; a daughter in-law, Sandra Augustine of New Bedford; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Brian W. and Darryl L Augustine and sister of the late Bertha Folger, Charlene Waugaman and Antone Cost, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lois’ honor may be made to the Hope Evangelical Church on 88 Hathaway Road in Dartmouth on her behalf.
A memorial service will be held in the near future. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
