Anne M Cote

Anne M. (Veenpere) Cote, 68, of 257 Waterford Street, Gardner, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following a long battle with cancer.
Born in Flensburg, Germany on September 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Ottilie Veenpere.
Anne was employed by Anthony's Liquor Mart of Gardner for 20 years, retiring in 2001.
She was an animal lover who loved taking care of stray cats and was a loyal contributor to the SPCA. Anne also enjoyed reading and gardening.
Anne leaves her partner of 35 years, Gerald Richard of Gardner; two sons, David S. Cote of Virginia and Robert F. Cote of Florida; two daughters, Candy A. Cote and her partner T.J. of Idaho and Kristen E. Cote and her partner Connie of Virginia; two brothers, Jaan Veenpere of Bridgewater, MA and Jerry Veenpere of NM; three grandchildren, Erica, Toni and Justin Cote; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner.
A calling hour will be held Friday, January 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Anne's memory may be made to MSPCA, Attn: Donations, 350 So Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 or to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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