1944 - 2020
Lewiston-Raymond E Cote, born October 12th, 1944, died unexpectedly at his home on November 21. Ray was educated in local schools and grew up with a love for hockey. He helped lead the Lewiston High School Hockey team to victories in the State championships in 1962 and in 1963, as team captain. Ray continued playing hockey and coaching into his 40’s. He worked in the family businesses, Cote’s Dairy and Cote’s Ice Cream, for many years. He later owned and operated College Street Driving range. Ray was also an aviation enthusiast, giving rides to friends and family from the grass airstrip in their back yard.
Ray is survived by his wife Rachel of 56 years, daughters Kathy Cote Guarnieri and Christine Cote Gaskill, sons Bill Cote and John Cote; grandchildren Katelin Finch, Nathan and Jacob Cote, Mia and Michael Guarnieri, and Emerson Gaskill; and great grandchildren Kason and Koleton Cote. Ray is also survived by siblings Simone Taylor, Paul Cote, and Roland Cote.
Ray was a hardworking, thoughtful, and loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Ray’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday Nov. 28 from 1-4 PM at Fortin in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepard Food Bank PO Box 1807 Auburn, ME 04211. Arrangements are under the care & direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Serivces 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.
