Richard R. Cote, 76, of Londonderry, NH, died Thursday July 19, 2018 in Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. He was born in Fall River, MA on November 1, 1941, a son of the late Joseph and Albina (Lamarre) Cote. He was a resident of Londonderry for the past two weeks, formerly living in Hudson, FL for 15 years, and Manchester, NH prior. Mr. Cote was a US Army and Air Force veteran, and was a member of the American Legion. He was the owner and operator of Dick Cote Enterprises. Mr. Cote was an avid woodworker and enjoyed carpentry, and was very proficient at "Cornhole".
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine (Comeau) Cote of Londonderry; one son, Jeffrey M. Cote and his wife Tammy of Hampton, NH; two daughters, Pamela Dunn and her husband Thomas of Quincy, MA, and Cheryl L. Bouchard and her husband James of Londonderry; three grandchildren, Trevor Bouchard of Manchester, Courtney Walker and her husband Johnny of Portsmouth, RI, and Benjamin Bouchard of Derry; one great granddaughter, Savannah Walker of Portsmouth, RI; his brother, Gerald Cote of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; his sister, Claudette Meriam and her husband Donald of N. Merrick, NY; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Janine Costa.
Following cremation, calling hours were held on Saturday, July 28th from 9 - 10:30am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service followed at 10:30am in the funeral home.