Suzanne Lee Coté, 66, of East Berlin died Monday , January 21, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with many health issues.   A lifelong resident of East Berlin, she was born January 31, 1946 – the beginning of the “Baby Boom” generation – to the late Joseph E. Coté and the late Lillian R. (Conopast) Coté. 

She attended local schools and graduated from Berlin High School.  After graduation, she was employed at The Hartford Electric Light Company which became C.L.&P. and then NU.  She held a number of supervisory positions until her retirement in 2006 after 44 years of service to the same company.  She was, perhaps, the world’s # 1 fan and authority on Elvis Presley.  Throughout her life she traveled to see The King “Live in Concert” many times.   She loved to cook and entertain at home, leaving her family and friends with many everlasting  memories of wonderful parties.  Suzanne lived life to its’ fullest and had a special and joyous sense of humor and entertained everyone with her many stories.  She loved to travel and most of all loved the beach- especially the Cottage in Clinton which she rented for many years, Hawaii, and shopping in Maine.  A lifelong cat lover, she cared for and rescued many cats over the years. 

Suzanne is survived by her sister Pamela  J. Bryck, her aunt Lorraine T. Coté,  her loyal and wonderful caregiver Agnes Matug and her family, her feline companions  Max and Mikey, and her many cousins, extended family and friends – all of whom loved her dearly.

Calling hours will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home,  96 Main Street, Kensington, CT  followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church,  485 Alling Street, Kensington, CT.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Suzanne’s memory may be made to Friends of Berlin Animal Control (FOBAC) P.O. Box 1, Kensington, CT 06037.
 

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