Paul W. Cote, 37, of 5 Irving Street, died suddenly, Tuesday, April 29 in St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife of 15 years Melissa J. (Boisjolie) Cote, two sons Shawn R. and Michael P. Cote, a daughter Stephanie J. Cote, his parents John F. and Shirley E. (Wilson) Cote, Sr. of Spencer and a brother John F. Cote, Jr. and his wife Brenda all of Spencer.
Paul was born in Worcester. He was an electrician's apprentice at Commercial Electric Co. in Worcester. He graduated from David Prouty High School and was attending Bay Path Regional Vocational School studying for his electricians' license. He was a member of the Quaboag Valley Amateur Radio Club, Knights of Columbus Council 118 in Spencer. He was an advanced amateur radio operator and his call sign was "N1YQI". He was an avid body builder and coached youth soccer and baseball.
The funeral will be held Saturday, May 3 from J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church Street, Spencer. Burial will be in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours are Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Paul W. Cote Children's Fund, c/o Southbridge Savings Bank, 70 West Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562.