Monique Le Coz

Monique Le Coz, born on January 21, 1932, in Damville, France, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. She was the youngest daughter of Louise Aline Chastre and Gabriel Rabaron.

Tragically, at the tender age of four, her father died in a auto accident, leaving her mother to raise their four daughters and son while also managing their grain store. During World War 11, as a young teenager, Monique witnessed numerous historic events, including the Allied bombing campaign in Northern France.

In the mid-1950s, Monique found joy in watching television with her neighbors, Roger Le Coz and his family. Through Roger, she met the love of her life, Robert. They married on December 21, 1957, and spent 64 wonderful years together. Robert secured an engineering position with Baird Atomic in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In January 1961, Monique, Robert, and their two toddler sons embarked on a new journey to the United States.

Monique resided in Massachusetts and New York state before settling in Danbury, Connecticut, in the mid-1960s. She made Danbury her home until September 2022 when she relocated to North Venice, Florida. Monique cherished numerous family camping trips with her husband and children to various destinations, including the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Montreal in Quebec, and the Montreal Expo in 1967. They also had the pleasure of visiting the New York World’s Fair and Niagara Falls. Monique cherished nature walks with her husband and family, even embarking on hikes along the Appalachian Trail together. Later in life, she delighted in family trips to Disneyland Park, Walt Disney World, Las Vegas, and the California coast.

Monique worked as a translator for Simplicity Patterns in New York City and at the Famous Artist School of Wilton, Connecticut. She also held sales associate positions at Reeds Department Store and as an Avon representative in Danbury, Connecticut.

Active in her community, Monique attended numerous town planning meetings. Additionally, she taught French as a Continuing Education teacher in New Fairfield, Connecticut. Monique possessed a remarkable talent for piano playing, particularly her favorite piece, “The Blue Danube.” She was also an accomplished artist, often illustrating note scales and characters in her piano music books. Monique had a sweet tooth and loved indulging in chocolate, croissants, French bread, cheese, and butter. She also cherished wine, lobster, shrimp, flowers, and birds.

In the 1970s, Monique was an early adopter of recycling, often taking her children with her to recycle facilities. Composting was also a common practice within her family. In her later years, Monique found solace in French cinema and opera. Her favorite opera was Carmen. Whenever someone visited Monique, they could always count on finding a stash of Milano cookies or Ferrero chocolates. Monique maintained close connections with her extensive family in France throughout her life.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sisters, Jacqueline, Cécile, and Marguerite. She leaves behind a brother, Gabriel, lovingly known as Gaby and his wife, Thérèse.

Monique is survived by four children: Yannick (Donna), who resides in Halfmoon, NY; Christian (Marie), who lives in Essex Junction, VT; Monica (Christian), who resides in Paris, France; and Yolande (Brian), who resides in Sarasota, FL. Monique was a devoted and loving grandmother to Marissa, Caraline, Jacqueline, and Nicolette. They affectionately called her “P’tite Ma.”

A graveside funeral service and interment will be held at St. Peter Cemetery in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday, March 30 at 1 PM. Reverend Matthew Loman of Saint Gregory the Great Church will offer the committal prayers. Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.