Fall River native who taught for decades in Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, and Providence has died

A local man who taught in various school districts for several decades has passed away.

According to an obituary, 70-year-old Michael R. Cote died unexpectedly at RI Hospital after a short illness.

“Michael was born and raised in Fall River, MA, and he graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, later pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Rhode Island College and a Master’s degree at Lesley University.”

“Michael worked as a special education teacher at Durfee High School in Fall River, MA, the New Bedford public school system and the Attleboro Public School system. He later worked over thirty years as a teacher in the Providence School System teaching pre-k, elementary and middle school students and was an active member in the teacher’s union. In his younger years he served his country in the US Coast Guard Reserves stationed at Castle Hill in Newport, RI.”

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd, Swansea, MA 02777. Relatives and friends are invited. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com

In leu of flowers, the family is asking for donation to American Diabetes Association or Forever Paws Animal Shelter.