James Cote

James Douglas “Jim” Cote

After a courageously fought battle with cancer, it is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Douglas Cote on Wednesday February 1, 2023 in his 71st year surrounded by his children and his loving wife Beverly who never left his side. She was not only his wife of 42 years, she was his main caregiver and his biggest advocate always.

Jim was a loving father to Shannon (Allan Phibbs), Stephanie (Tony Morris), Samantha (Kyle Wentzell) and Mandy McDaniel. Cherished Papa to Lainey, Kailey, Gracie, Reese, Jorga, Raelynn, Keegan, Kaitlyn and Brooklyn.

Also mourning this tremendous loss is his mother-in law Stella Harding, Jim’s siblings Kathy & Doug Vanderburg, Sherry & Gary Anderson, Denice Gill, Richard & Fiona Cote, Michele & Shawn Crozier, brother in-law to Heather Harding (Dave Kett), Donelda Harding and Ken Harding. Jim was also loved by all his nieces and nephews, cousins and his very large extended family and friends, especially his west end family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Emile and Mary Cote, father in-law Victor Harding and brother in-law, Ron Gill.

Jim worked at Stelco Nanticoke for over 39 years as a Hot Strip Mill Operator where he developed lifelong friendships who held a special spot in his heart. With his loving smile and gentle laugh, Jim could always add his own humor to any situation. He had a passion for carpentry which his son in-laws benefited quite often calling upon him for his expertise which he never turned down.
 
Jim was an avid golfer, baseball player, hockey player, broomball player but most of all, his wife, kids and grandchildren meant everything to him. He was her best friend and their biggest supporter. He will be watching over each one of them from above and he will be missed everyday by anyone who was lucky enough to be in his life.

The family would also like to thank all his doctors, nurses, PCOT, PSW’s and all persons along his journey for all their compassion and care during his brave 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.


Visitation will take place at the Hyde & Mott Chapel of RHB Anderson Funeral Homes, 60 Main Street South, Hagersville on Monday February 6, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be celebrated in the Hyde & Mott chapel on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 11:00 am. Private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford.   

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