He was born Nov. 16, 1920 in Biddeford a son of Joseph and Alma (Bonneau) Cote and was educated locally.
Robert worked as a farmer for many years and then as a mechanic for the Biddeford Public Works department. He enjoyed working in his garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives: Aline (Millette) Cote, the mother of his children, Florence (Brochu) Bernier Cote, and Carmen (Mand) Hanusek Cote; three children, his first-born twins and Lucien “Baby Lou; two grandchildren. Carmen Cote and Danny Cote; and his 15 siblings.
Surviving are his children, Roger Cote and his wife Claire of Biddeford; Richard Cote and his wife Laurette of Biddeford; Rachel Cote of North Port, Florida; Paul Cote and his wife Lorraine of East Baldwin; Conrad Cote and his wife Shirley of Biddeford; Renald Cote and his wife Jackie of Biddeford; Donald Cote and his wife Nancy of Biddeford; Doris Baker and her husband of George “Skip” of Biddeford; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours will be 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. in the Hope Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford.
To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086
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