Russell Martin Cote died Wednesday, August 19, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 78. He was the husband of Priscilla (Wagner) Cote.

His funeral service will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Tri-Town Ambulance Fund, 452 State Rd., West Tisbury, MA 02575 or to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, PO Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539.

A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.