COTE- Of Chelsea, September 21st. Devoted husband of the late Theresa (DePatto). Beloved father of Gilda Miller of Chelsea. Loving brother of Stella Lacombe of Waterville, Maine, Jean Godan of Fairfield, Maine and the late Albert Cote, Jr. and Juliette Hansen. Cherished grandfather of Winnie Wade, Michael Wade, Anthony Miller and Jason Bates. Also lovingly survived by his great grandchildren, Meagan Waszazak and Miracle Nieves-Wade as well as his godchildren, his niece and nephew, Marlene Ferrante and Edmond LaChance. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Saturday, September 25th at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 11 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Friday from 3-7 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born in Waterville, Maine a member of the Chelsea community since the age of 19, Roland passed away at home after a brief illness at the age of 83. Avid bingo player, referred to as the "Mayor", he worked as a garment presser in Chinatown and was a member of the Garment Workers Union for over 40 years.