Deborah L. Cote, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2019 in Damariscotta.

She was born on Feb. 14, 1959 in Portland, Maine the daughter of George and Edna (Poole) Richardson.

Debbie grew up in Buxton and attended Bonny Eagle High School.

Debbie was an amazing mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Everyone knew her for her strength courage, loving heart, and spunky personality. She was known to many as mom or auntie because everyone she met she treated as family. She will be remembered for her contagious smile and laughter that could brighten anyone’s day. Debbie brought a lot of joy to people’s life through her cooking. She cared about all of her customers and in return they all loved her.

Debbie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She led by example and was a pillar of love and strength to each and every one of them.

Debbie enjoyed spending time in front of a bonfire or hitting the races with Stephen. She was described as the life of the party and loved listening to Good Ol’ Country music, dancing and singing, she will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter Hazel Swain, and her father, George Richardson.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bryer of Boothbay Harbor, Maine; mother, Edna Richardson; children Jolene Swain of Buxton, Joseph Swain II and his wife Tia of Buxton, Jacob Swain and his wife Jessica Swain of Buxton; grandchildren, David Thompson, Jesse Thompson, Cody Thompson, Karlee Swain, Cassidy Swain and Katelynn Swain; great-grandchildren, Brady Thompson, Ellie Mae Thompson; siblings, Diana M. Richardson Libby and her husband Keith of Spring Branch, Texas, Randy Richardson and his wife Cindy of Sanford, Maine, George Richardson Jr. and his wife Anne of Portland, Maine; nieces and nephews, Nicole Richardson, Natasha Richardson, Scott Richardson, Michael Richardson, Timothy Jordan, Jessica Libby.

A celebration of Life was held on Monday, July 1 at 1 p.m. at Crescent Beach State Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250 Falmouth, ME 04105.

Halls of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, please visit hallfuneralhomes.com