Bernice N. Cote

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bernice-cote-croppedBernice N. Cote – age 81. Born in Salem, MA on December 23,1934, she was a longtime resident of North Reading, MA and recently D’ Youville Senior Care Center in Lowell, MA, where she passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9th 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born Bernice Natalie LaPointe on December 23rd 1934 in Salem, MA and lived there until moving with her husband Gerard Cote and 3 sons to North Reading in 1963 where she resided for many years. Always precise in her work and organizational skills she became recognized as an exceptional secretary. Bernice was an active member for the town of North Reading working for the school committee. She was also employed at American Mutual Insurance Company in Wakefield, MA for several years. Later she worked as the Office Manager for Robin Hood Camp in Sargentville, ME. She loved her summers there, easily made many friends. Robin Hood became her favorite place to be over her 29 years there and made a huge positive impact on her life. She enjoyed her family, entertained her grandchildren singing funny children’s songs to them. She loved to travel and had wonderful trips across America and Canada. She will be remembered for her loving charm, quick wit and generous humor. She was loved by all that had the pleasure to be part of her life.
Bernice leaves behind her three sons, Peter Cote of Dracut, MA, David Cote of Agawam, MA and Christopher Cote of Somerville, MA. She was one of five siblings; Denise Konos (deceased) of Danvers, MA, Henry LaPointe (deceased) Amherst, NH, Arthur LaPointe of Stow, MA and brother Roger LaPointe of Danvers, MA.
Grammy’s grandsons, Alex Cote of Pelham, NH, John Paul Cote of Agawam, MA; granddaughters, Nicole (Cote) Hunt of Florida, Amanda Cote of Framingham, MA and Emmaline Cote of Boston, MA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. https://www.michaeljfox.org
Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, October 21st from 4 to 6:30 PM, followed by a Memorial Service starting at 6:30 PM. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

8 thoughts on “Bernice N. Cote”

  3. Pete,Dave and Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Bernice. She was one of a kind. Michelle

  4. Peter, Chris and David, Aunt Bernice always had a smile on her face and loved her sons greatly. Our prayers are with you. Pamela LaPointe Latham

  5. Peter, David and Chris,
    I am saddened to learn of the death of your mother. She was a happy and outgoing neighbor in North Reading .

    My sympathy to you and your families.

    Emily Veracka

  6. It has been many years since seeing Bernice. Being a close cousin of my mother Ruth, my childhood memories of trips to Salem to visit Bernice and her family are many. I am sure my mom is happy now that she can be with Bernuce again in heaven. My sympathies to the family
    Larry, Laurent Bouchard

  7. Chris, Pete, and David – thinking of you and your lovely Bernice.
    Jennifer

  8. Peter, David and Chris. I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of our summers together at Robin Hood. I loved spending time with her and will always regret that we lost touch with each other over the years.

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