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Roland Cote Obituary
MANCHESTER -- Roland R. Cote, 62, died Nov. 17, 2009, at his home.
He was born April 16, 1947 to Eugene and Lillian (Soucy) Cote. He was raised and educated in Manchester.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was employed by New England Telephone for 10 years. He then established four successful businesses: Cote's Diner, Cote's Manor an Assisted Living Facility, Homes and Land Magazine and Cote's Carpet Cleaning which has been well established in our community for the past 28 years.
He was loved as a husband, a father and a grandfather. His favorite past times was sharing his life with his daughter, Caren, three grandchildren and friends. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, dinners with family and friends and the movies.
IN HIS LIFE: He is survived by his daughter, Caren Dempsey of Manchester, three grandchildren, Hailey, Connor and David Dempsey; longtime companion and best friend, Lauri Ryan-D'Aquino; three stepsons, Samuel, Benjamin and Joseph Ryan; and sister, Carmen Lapointe of Canada and her family.
SERVICES: A gathering will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. with a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Suite 105, Manchester 03101. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. (www.phaneuf.net).
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Memories and Condolences
for Roland Cote
Stephanie B
November 24, 2009
Roland was one of the funniest, most generous, and big-hearted people I ever knew. From the time I was a kid and my parents stopped by Dunkin’s, I remember seeing him and the regular crew of customers laughing it up about something - then as a teenager I got to share in that laughter once I started working for him. Always the prankster, I have many wonderful memories of working for him and am glad to have been part of the Cote’s crew. Pat, Scott, Regan, Tony, Mark, Mike, Robby, Chris, Huey, Rick, Rick, and all the others we used to try to scare and out-prank one another as we raced around town to get all the work done before the sun came up. “Hurry up! Why aren’t you done yet? Where are you? Why are you THERE? You should be HERE! This floor isn’t going to mop itself! You can’t rush quality..” and all the other one liners we had, oh man. Good times. His laughter was contagious, and his willingness to laugh at himself when things just didn’t seem to go right is something I will never forget. Even 15 years later, when I left my husband, I called him to touch base and he offered me work to help get by. To the family, extended family, and friends: you are in my thoughts and prayers. What an immense loss.
April Sarasin
November 24, 2009
Lauri, Sam, Ben, & Joe,
I know that the weeks and months ahead will be so hard for you. Rollie was the world to you and it is evident by all that really knew him that you were the world to him. You never took from him the way so many did, and because of that he gave your more than he gave to anyone else. He gave you pure love, great respect, true friendship, and his trust. He will forever remain in our hearts.
Lillian Soucy
November 24, 2009
Please accept my sincere sympathy
I am Aunt Lil from California and I babysat Roland when he was a baby ,he was a very cute and good boy. I am sorry he went so young . he is now in God's hands . My family also send their condolences, rest in peace dear Roland
Coni Baines
November 21, 2009
Roland was great with us as teenagers. We would hang at his house with Caren and all our friends. He always had an open door for us on late nights and expressed how he would rather us hang out at his place and be safe. I will always remember that laugh of his. My thoughts and prayers are with Caren and the family. God bless. Coni Baines and family.
Tanya & Mackenzie Jollie
November 21, 2009
Even though we only knew Rollie for a year, he made an impression that will last a lifetime. His laugh was contagious, and everytime he came into a room it filled with smiles. We are lucky to have known him-we fell in love with 'Uncle' Rollie. We will miss him very much.
Stacie & Wendy Stacie's Barber Shop
November 20, 2009
Our hearts go out to family & friends of Roland. It always put a smile on our faces to see him crossing Granite Square with Coolatas in hand for us when he came in for a haircut.
God bless and we will miss you.
Jane Rejda
November 20, 2009
Roland was some one I looked forward to seeing when ever the family gathered at Caren and Chadd;s home. I always enjoyed talking to him and loved his sense of humor!He was very generous with his family and I am sure many others. This Thanksgiving when we gather he will be missed and we will be thankful for the life he led and the people he touched. We had many memories yet to make with him and now God has him in his Kingdom where he will wait for the rest of us to join him. God Bless you Roland, you were quite a guy!!
With love and sympathy,
Jane, Larry & Travis
November 20, 2009
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THE STAFF, OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
RON BECHARD AND STAFF
STATE FARM INSURANCE
Leisa Martel
November 20, 2009
To all of Roland's family and friends, may you remember his smile, his laugh, and his very generous heart. He will be missed here at Carisbrooke.
November 20, 2009
I cannot find the proper words to express how much Roland meant to so many. He was a Husband, Father,Granfather, Uncle, Teacher, Soldier and Friend. Thank you from all of us, the world was a better place with you in it and you will be greatly missed. Love, your Nephew, Mark
November 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 20, 2009
Roland will be greatly missed and God will have the cleanest carpets ever! He was a great guy. He gave both of us a job at one point when we needed work, as he did for many other people we know. God Bless Him! Love, the Sousa's.
Tina Amyot
November 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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