Maurice J. Cote

Maurice J. Cote, 78, of 89 Reed Street, Manchester died on October 13, 2000 at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cote was born on September 23, 1922 in Manchester, the son of the late August and Denise (Allard) Cote. He was a self employed building contractor for many years in Manchester. In 1991 he retired as a code enforcement officer and building inspector for the town of Merrimack where he worked for many years. He was a WW II veteran serving in the US Army as a Sergeant and member of the military police. Mr. Cote was a lifetime member of the American Legion Sweeney Post II and a lifetime member of the Catholic Order of Forester. Family members include his wife of 31 years, Pauline (Brunelle) Cote; one son, Richard Cote of Manchester; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Elaine) Willett of Auburn; two granddaughters; one great grandson; one sister, Alice Bennett of Seabring, Florida; one nephew, two nieces; and several cousins. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, October 20, 2000 at 1:00 PM at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire Chapel (an affiliate of Phaneuf Funeral Home), 243 Hanover Street, Manchester with a Vigil Service at 2:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 10:00 AM at St. Jean Church in Manchester. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Easter Seals, 55 Webster Street, Manchester, NH 03104 or the American Lung Association, 456 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03105.