Donald Owen Coté

1943 – 2009

Eustis — Donald Owen Coté
Sr., 66, of Eustis, died early Wednesday morning at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Scarbough on April 25, 1943, a son of Ernest and Helen (McCormick) Coté
. On Aug. 23, 1960, he married Yvonne Pomerleau and for more than 30 years they made their home in Eustis. He was self-employed as a carpenter and owned and operated Don Coté
Guide Service.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Yvonne, of Eustis; his children, Donald Jr. of Stratton, Tina Ryan of Stratton, Yvonne “Babes” of Strong, Gregory Coté
of New Gloucester, Kelly Coté
of Farmington, and Kevin Coté
of Eustis; a special granddaughter, Bobbie-Jo of Stratton; 2 sisters, Mary Stegar of Raymond and Florence of Florida; a brother, Victor of Scarborough; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Kimberly Ann; son, Robert; grandsons, Nicholas and Derrick Coté; granddaughter Rickylee O’Neill; and brothers, Ernest, Clifford, Stanley, and Albert.