In loving memory of

Marcel A. Cote
July 5, 2019

Marcel A. Cote, 87, of North Smithfield, died July 5, 2019 at home. He married Martha (Robidoux) Cote on April 24, 1954 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Leo and Antonia (Bourget) Cote.

Marcel was the owner of Cotes Auto Body, North Smithfield, for forty years, retiring in 1990. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a Lieutenant on the Albion Fire Dept., a Past District Governor of the Rhode Island District 42 Lions, a charter member of the North Smithfield Lions Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister. Marcel loved spending time with his family, camping, traveling, glass cutting, and water painting.

Along with his wife Martha, he is remembered by their six children, Diane Brackett and her husband Bruce of Bensalem, PA; Michael Cote and his wife Joan of Burrillville; Marcel Cote and his wife Lisa of Lake Wylie, SC; Charlie Cote of Providence; Maureen Rodrigues and her husband Allan of Woonsocket and Timothy Cote and his wife Becky of North Smithfield. He was the grandfather of Brendan and Sean Brackett; Joshua, Matthew, Christopher, Meaghan, Deven and Ethan Cote; in addition to three step granddaughters, Nicole Mckenna and Vanessa and Krysta Rodrigues. He is also survived by a brother, Rene Cote of Woonsocket; three sisters, Muriel Gagnon, Rachel Gamache of Woonsocket, and Sr. Alice Cote, RJM of Plainville, MA. He was the brother of the late Lionel Cote and Cecile Mailloux.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., North Smithfield. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, West Wrentham Rd., Cumberland. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 7 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket.

Due to Marcel being with the Lions Club and his support for the Ronald McDonald House, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Providence, 45 Gay St., Providence, RI 02905.

Tributes

Debbie & Bob Desrosiers wrote on Jul 15, 2019:

"Martha & Family...so sorry to hear about Marcel. Our deepest sympathy to all."

Joyce and Rick Picard wrote on Jul 10, 2019:

"God speed RIP you always made me smile, loved the way you and Rick greeted each other!!! You will be missed"

Michael and Julie Langelier wrote on Jul 10, 2019:

"Both my husband Michael and myself Julie were Blessed to have known Marcel for many years at St. John's. He was fun loving, a wise guy and most importantly Dedicated to his Bride Martha and their children. It has been an Honor to have known Marcel and he will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers to his Amazing Family. Rest in Piece my friend."

Scot Long wrote on Jul 8, 2019:

"Tim and Family: Our deepest condolences to all of you. Our prayers are with you. Gail and Scot Long"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jul 8, 2019:

"A Pedestal Arrangement was ordered on July 8, 2019"

Linda Huestis/Cliff Marshall wrote on Jul 7, 2019:

"Martha and familyOur deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time.Linda and Cliff"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jul 7, 2019:

"A Traditional Funeral Basket was sent on July 7, 2019Dear Maureen and family. Our deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love. Jen and Alan "

Edward & Suzanne LEDUC wrote on Jul 7, 2019:

"our deepest sympathies Aunt Mart to you and the family ,Uncle Marcel will be missed by all that met him ,he had a way of making people laugh .I am so happy to have taken part in the day you two became one 65years ago.I will miss his teasing . May you RIP Uncle Marcel and God hold you in his hands."

Gloria and Paul wrote on Jul 6, 2019:

"Our deepest sympathies to Martha and her children. We Wil always remember the good time we had with him. RIP Marcel."