Matthew Joseph Cote

Matthew Joseph Cote
1984 - 2018
OAKLAND - Matthew Joseph Cote, 33, of Oakland passed away in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Matt was born on May 18, 1984, in Lewiston, the biological son of Eileen (McRae) Cote and Joseph "Dana" Cote.
Matt graduated from Messalonskee High School in 2003, where he was a high school football player. He attended Springfield College and recently returned to school to finish his degree.
Matt was passive, sweet, funny, and giving. He will be remembered for his hard work ethic, and provided with everything he had to support his family. He was always there to lend a hand for anyone. Matt was a production supervisor at Huhtamaki in Waterville at the time of his death, where he was a highly respected employee.
On Oct. 4, 2014, Matt married the love his life and soulmate, Jessica (Corson) Cote. His entire world revolved around his wife and his children who he adored beyond words, son Elijah (2-1/2) and baby daughter Emma (6 weeks). Matt was an amazing husband and father. Matt was especially proud of his brother, Josh Cote, fondly referred to as "Little Cote".
Matt enjoyed camping, fishing, kayaking, hunting, golfing, gaming, wrestling with Elijah and beer.
Matt was predeceased by his biological parents, Joseph and Eileen Cote; his sister, Heather Cote; and his brother, Zachary McRae.
Matt is survived by his wife, Jessie Cote, and their two children, Elijah and Emma, all of Oakland; his brother, Joshua Cote, wife April and niece Charley Loo of Clayton, N.C.; his parents, Michelle McRae and her partner, Pete Silva of Oakland and Michael McRae and his partner Sue Berube of Sabattus; his mother and father-in-law, Jeff and Rita Corson of Skowhegan; his sister-in-law, Nikki Pratt and husband Lee, niece and nephew Colby and Maci of Gorham; biologically cousins, Caitlyn Gallagher and Shaughnessy Robitaille were his little sisters; many aunts, uncles and cousins around the world and so, so many friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018, at American Legion Post 16, Rt. 201, Skowhegan, 1-4 p.m., Words of Remembrance at 2 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers-Wheeler, 26 Church St., Oakland, Maine.

In lieu of flowers,
donations may be sent to the:
Elijah and Emma Cote
Scholarship Fund
c/o Key Bank
305 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901