Norman R. Cote was born May 25, 1940 to Louis and Germaine (Matte) Cote in Holyoke, MA

At the age of four, his family moved to a farm on Potwine Lane in Amherst. At a young age, Norman learned to be a hard worker and discovered his passion for making maple syrup.

While attending Amherst High School, he not only worked on the farm, he also worked at Louis Foods and completed other odd jobs.

In November of 1959, Norman went to work at Tecnifax in Holyoke. He worked his entire career in the paper industry, working through seven ownership changes until his retirement in 2006.

Norman had many interests including motorcycle riding, fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, attending NASCAR races, cutting wood, making maple syrup, and traveling to Alaska.

He took great pride in his home and property. His wife, Phyllis, was always at his side during his adventures.

He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Phyllis (Clark) Cote, his daughter, Debbie Cote and his son, Alan (wife Jill) Cote, and his two granddaughters, Megan and Kae, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Roger, and his sisters, Lorraine and Marlene. Norman also leaves a special bond with his cat, Oreo.

Special thanks to the staff at Fisher Home.

Calling Hours will be this Saturday, December 21^st from 1pm-3pm at Douglass Funeral Service, 87 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Norman’s memory may be made to:

Shutesbury Fire Department

42 Leverett Road PO Box 295, Shutesbury, MA 01072

OR

Dakin Humane Society

171 Union Street,

Springfield, MA 01105.

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com