Edward J. Cote

1938 - 2022

BELLINGHAM - Edward J. Cote, 83, of Bellingham, MA passed away on January 25, 2022 at Genesis Milford Center. He is the beloved husband of the late Irene C. (Sheehan) Cote. He is the loving father of Michael Cote and his partner, Pamela Ambrosini of Bellingham, MA, Donna Cote of Woonsocket, RI and the late Kimberly Ethier. He leaves his granddaughter Alicia Ethier of Newport, VT and his late granddaughter Amanda Ethier. Born in Bellingham, MA on December 17, 1938, he is the son of the late Alfred and Lianne (Racine) Cote. He is the brother of Alfred Cote and his wife, Edna of Wareham, MA and the late Diane Martin.
He also leaves his nieces and nephews.

Ed was a lifelong resident of Bellingham and he attended Bellingham Schools. He worked in construction and for many years with his son Mike's business Cote Remodeling Inc. in Bellingham until retiring.

He was a United States Navy Veteran having served on the USS Cambria and also serving in the Navy Reserve. Ed was a member of the VFW Post 7272 in Bellingham.

Ed loved hunting in Maine with the boys from Bellingham and fishing and camping in Jamestown, RI. He also enjoyed playing cribbage with is friend Bob. Ed will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 21st at 11:30AM at Cartier's Funeral Home, 151 So. Main St. (Rte 126), Bellingham, MA. Interment will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery, Blackstone, MA. Visiting time from 10:30AM to 11:30AM prior to service.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. To sign guest book visit www.cartiersfuneralhome.com