Jean M. Cote

away Thursday June 23rd at the Androscoggin Hospice House following

a brief illness. Jean died just three days shy of her 89th birthday which

she was looking forward in celebrating.

She was born in Lewiston June 26, 1933 the daughter of Harry and

Dorothy (Moran) Cote.

Jean was a 1951 graduate of Lewiston High School, and the Auburn

Maine School of Commerce and her career began with the former New

England Telephone and Telegraph Company where she was employed

as a manager for 35 years retiring in 1991. She developed lifelong

relationships with her phone company friends and co-workers.

Following retirement, she enjoyed golf at Pine Acres in Auburn. She also

enjoyed dining at the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant on a daily basis. The Hird

family at the Chick-a-Dee treated Jean like family and she loved them

all. The most important thing in her life was her love of her family.

Jean doted on three generations of nieces and nephews as if they were

her own. Her generosity was bountiful. She was thoughtful and kind to

everyone she knew. Jean will be sadly missed by all.

Survivors include beloved twin sister, Joan Lepage and husband Charles

of Rumford. Four nephews, James Lepage and wife Debbie of Vermont,

Michael Lepage and wife Jennifer of Rumford, David Lepage and wife

Leslie of Charlottesville, VA., and Sandy Nisbet of Minot; four nieces;

Nancy Ezhaya of Windham, Patty Lebel and husband Bill Rogers of

Portland, Lynn Fitzpatrick-Lepage of Rumford, and Sally Arseneault and

husband Dick of Hanover; As well as many great and great, great

nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Isabelle

Lebel and her husband Oscar (Pants) Lebel. One niece Karyn Lebel and

her niece Nancy’s husband David Ezhaya.

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Jean’s life will be celebrated 11:00

AM Friday July 1 st at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. Graveside

committal prayers will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lewiston.

Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday June 30 th from 5-7PM at

the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde

Parkway, Lewiston.

Memorial donations in Jean’s memory may be made to Make a Wish

Foundation-Maine 66 Mussey Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074