Obituary, Death Roger M. Cote, 67, Passed Away on April 27 in Evansville, Indiana; Funeral Services to be Held on May 17 at Pinette, Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston
Roger M. Cote, 67, was born in Lewiston, Maine, to Normand and Rita (Dionne) Cote, who predeceased him. He graduated from St. Dominic’s in the class of 1974.
After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1974 until 1993. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked as a machinist at Silgan Industries of Evansville, Indiana, where he settled.
Roger loved his motorcycle and lived to ride. He was also an avid poker enthusiast. He loved his family and was loved by them. His grandchildren dearly loved their Pepere.
He is survived by his much-loved daughter, Teressa, and her husband, Drew, of Indiana; his sons, Quintyn, of Indiana, and Joseph and Christopher of Charleston, South Carolina. His granddaughter, Sky Rose, of Indiana, and spouse, Takia; his grandchildren, Koaldon, of Indiana, Jocelyn, Arlee, and Mila, also from Indiana. He is also survived by a sister, Rachel.
You are invited to a time of visitation on Friday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. at Pinette, Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, ME 04240. A committal service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery on Deer Rd in Lewiston at 2:00 p.m.
Roger will always be loved and dearly missed by all who knew him. He was an unselfish man who will be remembered for his wry sense of humor. To the man who was our father (“pops”), brother, uncle, and “pepper” (as he was known to his youngest granddaughter, Mila), the memory of you will live on with us and keep you close to our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in Roger’s name.
In conclusion, Roger M. Cote’s passing has left a void in the lives of those who knew him. His family and friends will always remember him for his kind heart, sense of humor, and love for his family. The funeral services will be held on May 17, and all are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.
