On August 9, 2009 at the age of 85, Mary "Bea" (Goulet) Cote has completed her life's journey and is now home with the lord.
She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Cote, Jr.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Louise (Tremblay) Goulet, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of her life.
She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed dancing, music and reading.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Lillian Tobin and Beatrice Serena, both of New Bedford, Patricia Paulino, Geraldine Bonas and her husband Gerald and Jeanne Martin, all of Fairhaven; 3 sons, Michael Cote, Joseph Cote and his wife Fatima and Mark Cote and his wife Stacey, all of New Bedford; 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Her family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady's Haven for the excellent care that their mother received.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday, August 11th from 4-8 PM.