Marie Jeanne Cote

Lewiston - Marie Jeanne Cote 87, of 5 Arundel Drive, Lisbon formerly of 35 Steven's Mills Park Road, Auburn, died Thursday at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Lewiston March 9, 1924 a daughter of the late Joseph and Aldea Godin Gagne she was educated in Lewiston schools.Mrs. Cote was a member of The Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, Ladies of Ste Anne's Sodality and the Congregation of the Children of Mary. She was married to Bertrand J. Cote August 31, 1946. They were married 58 years prior to his death on June 17, 2005. She was an active member of the Pastime Club. Marie Jeanne was employed at the Continental Mill and later worked in the cafeteria at St. Mary's Hospital. She and her husband enjoyed playing cards together, especially Skat and Rummy. She also very much enjoyed playing Bingo.They spent many enjoyable moments together, and with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, on camping trips and at family gatherings. She is survived by her daughter whom she lived with Diane Lizotte and her fiancee William Babine of Lisbon, 3 sons, Richard and his wife Deborah Cote of Poland, Bob and his wife Suzanne Cote of Lewiston, Roland and his wife Phyllis Cote of Readfield; 13 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren, her sister, Marie-Rose Croteau of Lewiston. She was also predeceased by three sons Ronald, Raymond and Real Cote as well as her brother Roger Gagne. The family wishes to thank Rowena LaChance of St. Mary's Hospital for her compassionate care.

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