He was born in Biddeford on July 2, 1926, the son of Joseph and Eva Mondville Cote. He was educated in Biddeford schools, and graduated from the former St. Francis High School and St. Francis College in Biddeford with a degree in psychology.
Mr. Cote was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.
On Nov. 29, 1947, he married Rena T. Payheur in St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford. She died on May 10, 2003.
Raymond was a high school teacher. He taught for one year at St. Francis High School, one year at Biddeford High School and 26 years as a French teacher at Old Orchard Beach High School, retiring in 1985. During that time, Mr. Cote also directed the Adult Education Program at Old Orchard Beach.
He was politically active in Biddeford politics. He ran for mayor, and served nearly 20 years as a Biddeford city councilman-at-large.
He was a member of the American Legion in Biddeford.
He enjoyed coffee at McDonald’s two times a day. He loved the company of his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Claire Cote, in 1948.
He is survived by: one son, Richard Cote and his wife Jean of Augusta; two daughters, Helen Treadwell and her husband Karl of Lyman, and Diane McGonagle of Saco; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford.
A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Aug. 22, at Hope Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford.
Donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel.
To share condolences online, please visit HopeMemorial.com.
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