DUANE G. COTE
DEXTER - Duane G. Cote, 61, died December 25, 2009, at a Bangor hospital after a long illness. He was born January 8, 1948, in Dexter a son of Albert and Maxine (Clukey) Cote.

Duane retired as a machinist from FayScott Company in Dexter.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Maxine and Roland Bernier of Winter Haven, FL; a son, Shane Cote of North Haven; a brother, Alan Cote of Bradford; and 2 nieces, Kimberly and husband George Bock of Cambridge, and Brenda Cote of Harmony.

He was predeceased by a special step-father, Francis Diadone.

There will be no services at this time. Graveside committal services will be held in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 51 U. S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.