Beatrice A. Cote

 Beatrice A. “Bea” (Swanson) Cote, 95, formerly of Manchester, died November 12, 2024 at Bedford Hills Center in Bedford, after a period of declining health. 

 Bea was born in Springfield, VT on August 27, 1929 to Oscar Swanson and Dorothy Peterson. She lived in Manchester most of her life, Hooksett and Bedford for several years. 

 Bea loved her bingo and had many friends. She was such a happy person and loved everyone. She lived a long, fulfilling life and will be sorely missed. 

 Bea worked most of her life at Manchester area shoe manufacturers for many years. She retired at the age of 70 from a small vitamin company. 

 She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Andrew T. Cote; her son, Andrew F. Cote; and her sister, Barbara Tsantoulis. 

 She is survived by three children, Carol Wenzel and her husband, Kenneth, Clifford Cote and Lisa Cote, all of Manchester; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 There are no services.

 Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org

 Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester is assisting the family with arrangements.