RUMFORD — Jacqueline Ann Cote, 71, of Rumford, passed away due to illness Wednesday, April 25; she was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband of 38 years, James Cote; father, Larry Filby, of Vemont; sons, Scott Walton and wife, Taja, of Dixfield, Kris Walton and wife, Leslie, of Rangeley, Bruce Walton of Rumford, Jason Walton of Rumford; and her adopted daughter, Misty Marston, and husband, Steve, of Rumford. She also left behind her extended family of stepchildren, James Cote and wife, Rebecca, of Peru, Janice Cote of Florida, David Cote and wife, Tracy, of Hudson, and Tracy (Michael) Cote of Tennessee.

Jacqueline was predeceased by her mother, Anna Filby; brother, Ivan Wing; grandson, Stone Walton; stepdaughter, Dori Laplant; and birth father, Ivan Wing.

Jacqueline was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with her family. She grew up in Mexico, then moved to Rumford to raise her family and eventually became a highly respected police officer on the Rumford Police Department, where she served for nearly 20 years until work-related injuries sidelined her.

Despite many illnesses, hardships and challenges in her life, through sheer determination, she always managed to persevere, but her most recent illness was just too tall of a hill to climb.

Jacqueline Ann Cote