Robert E Cote
May 18, 1939 — December 31, 2015
Monson- Robert E. Cote, 76, died Thursday, December 31, 2015. Robert was born in Bristol, CT to the late Ernest and Bertha (Turcotte) Cote. He served in the US Navy from 1957-1960 on the USS Essex Air Craft carrier. Robert was a retired truck driver for RM Sullivan for 25 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 404 and HDOTC. Bob loved dog sledding, the Red Sox and Celtics, canoeing, camping and Bluegrass Festivals. He received the most joy from his granddaughters and great grandchildren.
Robert leaves his wife of 54 years Maureen L. (Chaplin) Cote; sons John Cote and his wife Elizabeth of Monson, James Cote of Monson; a brother Paul Cote of Monson; a sister Diane Rivard of Ware; two granddaughters Crystal Cote-Stosz and Teresa Galarneau; four great grandchildren, Makayla, Joshua, Sophia and Nathan, as well as many extended family members.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 10am until 12pm at Lombard Funeral Home in Monson. A celebration of life will conclude the visitation at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, St Jude Tribute Program PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142
Charitable donations may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Hospital, St Jude Tribute Program
PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142