BIDDEFORD — Ruth Cote, 78, of Biddeford, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4.
She was a baby-sitter and owned her own daycare on Pleasant Street in Saco.
She enjoyed caring for children.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Raymond L. Cote; and her son, Raymond L. Cote Jr.
Ruth is survived by: her children, Earleen Gifford, Steven Cote and Diana LaPointe, all of Saco, Jeffrey Cote of Pensacola, Florida, Peter Cote, Sally Perkins and Edith Cote, all of Waterboro, Mary Madore, Katrina Perkins and Pauline Cote, all of Biddeford, and Marie LaPointe of Ohio; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Sept. 14. For information and directions, email [email protected].
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