BELCHERTOWN- Wayne S Cote 49, died at home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School, class of 1982. Wayne enjoyed a love a nature and had a black belt in Jujitsu. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Elise Cote; their son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Kristal Cote of Belchertown; and their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, Aimee, Jacob, and Isabella Korzec of West Warren.  He also leaves his mother-in-law, Anne Peterson of Belchertown; three “sisters”-Laurie Peterson of Three Rivers, Renee Marsh and Kristy Pelletier, both of Belchertown; two “brothers”- Benjamin Duby of Three Rivers, and Robert Wilson of Belchertown; and “grandmother” Theresa Gregoire of Ludlow. Additionally, he is survived by his mother Sandra Bisson and her husband Denis, of New Hampshire; four sisters- Stephanie Cote of Florida, Christine Hebert of Thornike, Laura Zotz and Joline House, both of California; one brother, Mike Nelson of North Carolina; and several beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 4 – 7 pm, followed by a brief eulogy, at The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. To honor his memory: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mail to:  Ms. Sharon Hoey, Conservation Trust and Urban Parks Trust Fund, Skinner State Park, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA  02114. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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