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Richard Cote Obituary

Richard R. Cote September 23, 1947-November 17, 2013 Montville - Richard R. Cote, 66, of Uncasville beloved husband of Doreen (Dixon) Cote passed away Sunday evening at Danbury Hospital. He was born September 23, 1947 in Plainfield a son of Jeannette (Dufresne) Cote of North Smithfield, RI and the late Rudolph Cote and had resided in Plainfield for most of his life. Mr. Cote was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed as a machinist at Electric Boat for 37 years, retiring in 2012. Mr. Cote was a member of William L. Mercier Post 5446, VFW in Plainfield. Besides his wife and mother he leaves a daughter Linda Jancewicz pf Preston; a sister Janis Pollock of North Smithfield, RI, two grandchildren Julie Jancewicz and Lindsey Jancewicz; two nephews Charles Carlen and Shawn Cote, an aunt and several cousins. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10:00 A.M. from Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. Plainfield. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. 2075 Silas Deane Hwy, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067. www.doughertybrosfuneral home.com

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Nov. 19, 2013.

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November 29, 2013

Doreen,
I am so sorry to have learned that Rich has passed on. I will miss seeing him and Scamper walking the yard. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am right here, if you need anything. I am also here if you need to talk.

Jane Mueller

Suzanne Barber

November 20, 2013

Doreen and Linda and family,
We are all very sorry for your loss of Rick. He was such a peaceful man to be around. Always smiling and happy. May his smile and peacefulness help to console all of you.
Love Suzanne and Brad and family

Sarah DeLia

November 20, 2013

Doreen,Linda, Dave, Lindsey, Julie & Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss. I never knew Rick, but from what I hear, he was a great guy. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Love,
The DeLia Family
Matt, Sarah, Nick, Chelsea & Bella

Alicia Lyda

November 20, 2013

So sorry Doreen for your loss. We are thinking about you.
Love the Lyda's. (Alicia, Jeremy and the kids)
(Sue & Roger daughter)

Joel Kist

November 20, 2013

Passionately known to me as “LITTLE MARINE” your loved one has touched the hearts of many with his kindness and friendship. Rich has and will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are heavy with your loss. “Stand-down marine, RIP”

al & pam gulowsen

November 20, 2013

to the entire cote famlies our prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow, and would also like to thank your family for his service to our country from all your friends in dept. 242

Joe and malea salois

November 19, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

November 19, 2013

Doreen & Family, Our hearts are broken and deeply saddened, but we know that his beautiful soul will eventually heal our hearts. We will always remember Rick for his kind and gentle ways. He will always have a special place in all our hearts. We were blessed to have had him in our lives. Till we meet again! Forever missed, Jim, Karen, Josh, Jason & Rachel

Carol & Bob Frizzola

November 19, 2013

Linda & family,
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. May you cherish the many great memories of Richard that will live on forever in your heart. ??

Jen Foltz

November 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss!!! Loving thoughts and prayers <3

Denise Fleming

November 19, 2013

Doreen (Grammy),
So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy who you had many beautiful memories with. Love you

Cheryl & Jim Bennett

November 19, 2013

Doreen & Family

So sorry for your loss. Rick will be missed so very much. He was truely a wonderful man and anyone who was futunate enough to know him was lucky to have had him in thier life.
Love, Jim, Cheryl & Cameron

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