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BORN
1969
DIED
2020
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84 Broad Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Kerry Cote Obituary
Kerry was actively involved with AA in the seacoast area for over 25 years, volunteering much of her time to help others in their recovery.
What Kerry loved and enjoyed most in life was being a mom. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach and bringing her dog to the dog park.
Survivors include her father, Phillipe Cote (Denise) of Hampton; her mother, Joan Shaffer (Loren) of New Paris, Ohio; her children, Tylor Bryant (Christy) of Portsmouth, Kendall Bryant of Rochester, and Ella Cote of Portsmouth; a grandchild, Carter Barstow-Bryant; plus waiting for the arrival of second grandchild, Baby Barstow-Bryant; two sisters, Cheryl Rice of Indiana and Stephanie Kelly (Thomas) of Indiana; two nephews and a great nephew.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m., on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home – Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: A.A. World Services, Inc. P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163. (212) 870-3400 or at: https://contribution.aa.org. For online condolences, visit: www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home and Cremation Service – Buckminster Chapel.
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Joe K
October 30, 2020
A true power of example, Kerry was amazing in her articulation of the problems one experiences in recovery.
She will be missed
Tom Poirier
October 30, 2020
Kerry - you are such a great friend and a fierce fighter to make a better world all around you. You have a wonderful sense of humor, and everything you do is routed in being real, authentic, and adjusting yourself to what is, and not what you would like it to be. I learned much from you, and have tremendous respect for your tenacity, passion, and desire to make everything around you better. I speak of you in the present tense, because although you have shed your earthly shell, your vibrant spirit lives on. Bon voyage my dear friend. Until we meet again.
Andréa Dupont
October 28, 2020
Kerry was my neighbor for the 6 years I have lived here. She loved her kids and I know always did her best. Life is not easy and she struggled to take each day and enjoy. We exchanged books all the time and she never got involved with the drama around her. I am very saddened by her passing and my heart breaks for her children and family! I don’t think she realized her potential as a mom, friend and overall kind person. She will leave a mark and hopefully her family will find strength in that ! Too soon gone Kerry❤
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J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel - Portsmouth84 Broad Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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