Harold Bertley Cole

Harold was the beloved husband of Robin Cole (Paquin) for 38 years. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1945 to the late Francis C. Cole and Diantha Cole.

He grew up in Harrisville with his siblings Arthur, Frances, and Warren Jr., mother Diantha, and stepfather Warren J, Gaudreau Sr. He attended Burrillville High School in RI. He served in the United States Coast Guard for 24 years, earning many awards, serving 2 tours in Vietnam (second one being voluntary), and retired as a Chief Warrant 4 Naval Engineering Officer. Harold was so adamant that he was called to serve his country he asked his mother to sign the paperwork so he could enlist before graduating and before his 18th birthday. His mother hesitantly agreed with the promise that he would make the Coast Guard his career. A promise which he kept and she was able to see him retire. After retiring from the Coast Guard he continued to serve as a police officer, sheriff, educator, and school bus driver. Harold was devoted Christian and dedicated to his local church community; teaching at the Christian school, serving as a deacon, as well as being in the choir.

He is survived by his wife Robin, and children; Howard Severance ME, Rebecca Trundy of Addison, ME, Amy Knox of Newport, ME, Fred Ehle of Fayetteville, NC, Craig Ehle of Dawsonville, Georgia, Jean Dakin of Acushnet, MA, Harold Cole IV of Cypress, Texas, and Karen Kinner of Wareham, MA, along with their 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his wife Anne Cole ( Hand), daughter Shirley Fultz, (Severance), father Francis Cole, mother Diantha Gaudreau (Cole), stepfather Warren Gaudreau Sr.

Visiting Hours will be held at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA 02532, on March 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:45 pm, with a private funeral, burial, and reception for close friends and family.