Lana Jean (Garceau) Testa, age 74, wife of David R. Testa of Mashpee, MA died Saturday July 6th, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car crash. Born in Framingham MA, daughter of The Late Arthur J. Garceau and The Late Angela J. (Decenzo) Garceau. She graduated from Milford High School Class of 1967. She was married to Dave “the love of her life” in 1968 and started a family.
In the 1970’s Lana earned her Real Estate Broker’s License, but decided to stay at home to raise her children. She began sewing dolls and making other colonial era crafts. By the mid-80’s she was a well known Artisan exhibiting her whimsical seasonal creations at Craft Shows across the country.
Her works have been featured in many magazines. Lana had an eye for detail and a passion for collecting primitive antiques. Lana and Dave’s “Cape Cod Retirement Home” has been featured in many magazines including “A Primitive Place”, “A Simple LIfe” (Fall 2020) “Country Sampler”, and two Judy Condon books.
Lana loved going on vacations to warm sunny destinations but mostly enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her loving husband of 56 years, she leaves her two “wonderful” sons Todd D. Testa and wife Beth of Milford, and Dustin A. Testa and wife Heather of Mendon, four “sweet” grandchildren Lindsey, Lauren, Ashley, and Joe Testa. She was predeceased by her “loving” brother Art Garceau of FL. She also leaves a large extended family and many close friends around the country.
Memorial services are planned to be held some time in the future.