Wilfred J. Cote

Wilfred J. Cote, 88, of Bower St., Somerset, husband of Yolande C. (Roy) Cote, died Sunday, May 25, 2008. A member of International Association of Machinists, he was employed by Leesona Corp. An Army Air Corps veteran of WW II, he served in the National Guard and was a member of VFW, Post 8500, Somerset, a life member of American Legion, Post 303, Swansea and also a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Louis de France Parish. Besides his wife of 59 years, he is survived by a daughter, Suzanne M. Richard and her husband Michael of Somerset; a grandson, Jay Richard and nieces and a nephew. He was the father of the late Philippe Cote; the son of the late Arthur and Georgianne (Lavoie) Cote and the brother of the late Raymond Cote. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in St. Louis de France Church, Swansea at 10:00 AM. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA AND BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations may be made to Veterans Outreach, PO Box 9091, Fall River MA 02720.