Laura L. Cote

Chassell Laura L. Cote, 89, a resident of Sturgeon River Rd., Chassell, passed away Sunday March 25, 2007, at the Portage Health Systems Hospital in Hancock where she had been a patient for the past day. She was born on December 20, 1917, in Dodgeville, a daughter of the late Alex and Ethel (Saarela) Pakkala. As a child she attended the Isle Royal & Houghton schools. On December 28, 1935, she was united in marriage to William Cote and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1986. Mrs. Cote was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock. Also preceding her in death were, 3 infant siblings, Arnold, Stella, and Irene; brothers, Clarence (Lucille) Pakkala, Roy (Bernice) Pakkala, Gordon Pakkala, and Leslie (Helen) Pakkala, and a sister Louise (Arthur) Smith. Surviving are: 3 Children: Darwyn (Sue) Cote of Mokawk James (Carolyn) Cote of Chassell Laurel (Ronald) Gray of Chassell 11 Grandchildren: Wil Cote of Buffalo, N.Y. Bradley (Holly) Cote of Water loo, IA Athena Cote of Mohawk Gordette (Ed) Leutz of L'Anse, MI Axel Cote of Hoguhton Michael Cote of Houghton Rebecca (Mark) Panasiewicz of Alston Heather Gray of Marquette Benjamin Gray of Hancock Jeremy Gray of Chassell Andrew Gray of Chassell 16 Great Grandchildren: Colleen (John) Ninneman Loren Hord Emily (Jesus) Chavez April (Adam) Dronet Andie ( Brian) Palosaari Venessa (Kyle) Hawn Alexandria (Brandon) Nelson Jed Cote Ethan Cote Jonah Cote Theresa Cote Isaac Cote Laura Cote Clayton Mattila Lucas Panasiewicz Blake Panasiewicz 11 Great Great Grandchildren Nathan, Christian, Chandler, Corbin, Gavriella, Malachi, Dallas, Dustin, Ryan, Ostyn & Hunter 2 Brothers: Earl (Anita) Pakkala of Toivola Ronald (Carolyn) Pakkala of Lansing, MI Sisters-in-law: Helen Pakkala of Baltic Bernice Pakkala of Lansing, MI Loretta Cote of Swannanoa, NC A Brother-in-law: Lezore (Ellen) Cote of Brimley, MI Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a countless number of friends. Funeral services for Laura will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday March 28, 2007, in the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock with Ronald Jouppe to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Chassell Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday March 27, 2007 in the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Chassell from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of the services at the Church. Galatians' 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self control" Mom was all of those, plus more, she was also a continuous servant, one who needed to constantly do for others & because of her love for others she used that love to serve others, as it says in Galatians 5:13 She was a special friend who was faithful in that friendship like Proverbs 18:24"There is a friend who sticks closer then a brother" Her kindness & hospitality was immediate! Family & friends alike everyone who visited her found a cup of coffee, cake, rolls, or sustenance ready & waiting. Her sweetness, gentleness & loving nature touched everyone who knew her! She will be remembered forever. To view Laura's obituary or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.