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Nicholas Cote Obituary

Nicholas J. Cote, 21, of 92 Gilsum St., Keene, New Hamsphire, formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday, December 8 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in New Salem.

Nicholas, beloved son of Paul D. and Elizabeth A. (Kwasny) Cote of Winchendon, was born in Leominster on April 19, 1986 and lived in Winchendon before moving to Keene in 2005. In 2004 he graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School and was employed as a Linesman Apprentice with National Grid.

He was a member of the Local Utility Union and enjoyed motorcycles, playing the guitar, computer games and computers. Nicholas was such a lovable guy. He had many friends and always had a positive attitude. He was a hardworking young man who cared deeply for his family. He was a great joy to be around and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, Nicholas leaves one brother; Paul D. Cote, Jr. of Winchendon, 3 uncles; Wayne E. Cote, Kenneth A. Cote and David M. Cote, all of Winchendon, two aunts; Laurie L. Roth of Westminster and Cynthia J. Correll of Leominster and several cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents; Alfred J. and Marilyn A. (Gauthier) Cote of Winchendon and his maternal grandparents; Michael J. Kwasny of Baldwinville and Joan D. (Bukoski) Kwasny of Mineola, New York.

You are invited to attend his calling hours in LAMOUREUX-FLETCHER COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 105 Central St., Gardner from 9am - 11am on Thursday, December 13. His funeral service in the funeral home will follow the visiting hours at 11AM. Rev. Francis A. Roberge, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Winchendon will officiate. Burial will be private. Those who wish to remember Nicholas by making a memorial contribution to a charity are kindly asked to consider the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. If you would like to sign the online guest register for the Cote family, please visit our website at www.fletcherfuneral.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lamoureux-Fletcher Community Funeral Home, 105 Central St. Gardner

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Dec. 11, 2007.

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Roxanne Kesserlis

December 13, 2007

Nick meant the world to me and he always will. I will never forget the smiles that he brought to my face or the way his eyes would light up when he'd smile. He'll be missed so much by everyone, but as long as he's in our hearts he'll still be with us.

Laurie Santora

December 13, 2007

Nick was an amazing person. It is truely a great loss.

His friends and family will always love & remember him.

Then. Now. Forever.

God Bless.

Ryan Andrews

December 13, 2007

I will miss him very much.

Glenn Harper

December 12, 2007

All of the workers and management staff in the Transmission Line Services Group at National Grid want to extend our condolences to the entire Cote family. Nick was a hard worker and had great potential as a line worker. Our group will miss his eagerness to learn but most of all we will miss his smile and friendship.
Tranmission Line Services (National Grid)

Transmission Line Services National Grid (Westborough, MA)

Elaine Thompson

December 12, 2007

Paul, Betty, Cindy and family,
I have no words to express my sorrow, but, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and may the memories of Nick’s wonderful “light up a room”smile and the warmth of his bear hugs comfort you and give you strength to face each day.

Love ,
Elaine (Tuscano’s)

Anne Marie Cataldo

December 12, 2007

Since graduating, I have missed Nick's warm smile and fun disposition. It was a priveldge to know him and to have him amongst the class I advised. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family. You will be in my prayers.

Kelley Davis

December 12, 2007

What an awful loss. Nick was one of my first students when I began teaching at Monty Tech and again during his Senior year. I hope that he was happy and enjoying life. He certainly deserved to! My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

beth walker

December 12, 2007

Nick will be missed by many. He was one of my good friends. He was always fun to be around and always put a smile on my face as well as others. Nick will always be in my heart. My deepest condolenses go out to his family.

Nick McDonald & Brad Magane

December 12, 2007

Nick, you will be forever loved and missed. We'll never forget the good times.

Kim Robinson

December 12, 2007

All I can say is that the good die young, and Nick was such a great guy, with a smile always on his face and he will always be remembered! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Edgar Aguilar

December 11, 2007

Dear Paul and your Family, we are extremely saddened by your sudden loss and wish to express our condolences during this very difficult time. May God bless you and your Family, our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Edgar Aguilar and the staff of FW Webb in Fitchburg.

michelle smith

December 11, 2007

will always be forever remembered good guy..

TLS Warwick Crew

December 11, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Karen Shirley

December 11, 2007

Nick was an amazing person with so much to offer this world. He was a dear friend to me and many others. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with all of his family.

Deb Meunier

December 11, 2007

Betty & Paul - my heart is feeling your pain and please know you are in my prayers - We must Trust in God's plans even when we don't understand. My Love to all -

Scott Hebert & Staff of the Lamoureux Fletcher Community Funeral Home

December 11, 2007

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