WATERVILLE – John F. Cote, 65, of Waterville, passed away Sept. 24, 2021 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, unexpectedly.

John was born in Waterville on Nov. 24, 1955, to Frederick and Floraine Vashon Cote. He was a 1975 graduate of Waterville High School.

John married Kathleen Harrington on May 20, 1983, and together they raised one daughter, Crystal.

John started his career in mechanics while in high school working for Bud’s Service Station, then moving on to Larson’s Wrecker Service. John worked for Arbo’s Towing and Repair maintaining many trucks for different businesses in the city.

As time went on, he became a heavy equipment operator and inspection mechanic. He also worked for Pro Seal Paving and Fanado Pelotte driving truck.

John was known to many as “Cote” or “Johnny”. He will be deeply missed by his family and best friend, Ray Pelotte and close nephew, Ryan Burgess, as well as his two fur babies, Missy and Sissy.

John was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Floriane Cote; brother, Richard “Dickey” Cote, sister, Rose Crosby; and father-in-law, Bill Harrington.

John is survived by his wife Kathy of 38 years; daughter, Crystal Clement; sisters Jean (Norman) Thibodeau, Lena (Leo) Poulin; and mother-in-law, Marjorie Harrington; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Cemetery on Grove Street in Waterville under the direction of Dan and Scott Cremation.



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