Joseph Leonard Cote
Passed on: June 10th, 2018
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph ‘Joe’ Leonard Cote, age 63, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Joseph passed away at home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Joseph was born March 16, 1955, in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, to Arthur Joseph Cote and Mary Michael (Christie) Cote.
He was employed as a civilian at the Department of National Defence, CFB Shearwater, for over thirty-five years.
Joseph was an avid bowler, he loved a good game of Crib, and he was an amazing grandfather to his three grandchildren. He was kind and generous and family was very important to him. Joseph will be thoroughly missed by his family, friends, and coworkers.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Sarah Doane (Matthew Hansen); son, Andrew Doane (Johna Latouf); his three grandchildren, Hailey, Nathaniel and Mikayla Doane, and former spouse, Brenda Weir. He will also be greatly missed by his nephews, Bryan Cote (Jennifer) and Jon Mooney, as well as his nieces, Christine Cote (James Fahey) and Veronica (Nicki) (Cote) Adams (Dan). He also leaves behind many great-nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Mary Michael (Christie) Cote, and his beloved brothers, Robert (Bob) Francis Cote (Sherry) and Ronald (Ron) Arthur Cote.
Cremation has taken place. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Church in Dartmouth.
