RUMFORD — Leonard “Freddie” Cote, 87, of Rumford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, at Rumford Hospital, from injuries received in a recent fall.

He was born in Mexico on May 28, 1930, a son of Hyacinthe and Delia (Therriault) Cote. Leonard was educated in Rumford and Mexico schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1948. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 24.

Leonard was employed at Oxford Paper Co. for 39 and a half years and was a member of the 25-Year Club. He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior.

Leonard was a skilled woodworker, having built his own home and garages and additions for several local families.

He loved watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Leonard was a die-hard Chevrolet enthusiast.

He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, who loved going to all of his grandson’s sporting events.

He is survived by his wife, Jean “Midge” (Richard) Cote, of Rumford; his children, Kenneth Cote and companion, Lisa, of Poland, Richard Cote and wife, Wanda, of Rumford, and John Cote of Mexico; a brother, Gerald “Jerry” Cote, of Rumford Point; grandson, Dickie Cote, and wife, Kimberly, of Salem, N.H.; and two great-grandchildren, Callie and Cameron Cote.

He was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Gloria Nadeau, Lorraine Soule and Merise Cornish; and six brothers, Norman, Wilbur, Raymond, Robert, Charlie and Ernest.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.

Leonard “Freddie” Cote