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Lorraine Masse Cote

Date of Death: June 23, 2012

Date of Birth: September 30, 1930

Biography:

Lorraine Masse Cote, 81, of Turner went home to heaven June 23 in Lewiston.

She was born September 30, 1930, the daughter of the late Antonio and Rosabelle Boucher. On April 19, 1949 she married Laurier J. Masse. Together they ran Masse Oil Co. and raised 6 children. Larry died in September 1974. In June of 1976 Lorraine married Yvan Cote. They were married for 18 years until his death in 1994. In her early years, Lorraine enjoyed camping, reading, knitting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. In her declining years she enjoyed crocheting, working her puzzle books and watching old shows on television.

Lorraine is survived by three sons, Leonard Masse of Leeds, Robert Masse and wife Susan of Lewiston and Donald Masse and wife Cynthia of Bowdoin., three daughters, Irene Rioux and husband Robert of Lewiston, Suzanne Masse of Turner ,whom Lorraine resided with for the past five years and Therese Dart and husband Allen of Fairbanks, Alaska. Lorraine is also survived by one brother, Raymond Boucher and wife Hazel of Turner and one sister Carmen Robert and husband Armand of Titusville, Florida. Lorraine has 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She also had four stepchildren, Elaine Fournier and her husband Leroy of Lewiston, Christine Dupuis of Sunrise Florida , Jane Arenson and her husband Jim of Cedar Rapids,Iowa and Mickey Cote and his wife Tracy of Durham. Lorraine has 10 step-grandchildren, 12 step-great grandchildren and 1 step-great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was predeceased by two brothers, Normand and Roger Boucher.

Rest in peace Mom. You will be missed.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.