Gerald W. Cole

Seabrook – Gerald W. Cole, 81, of Seabrook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born in Washburn, ME on October 13, 1940, a son of the late Gerald and Eleanor (Porter) Cole. Gerald was a veteran having honorably served in the US Navy between 1957 and 1961. He later became an Iron Worker where he worked on many sites, including the Big Dig in Boston. Gerald enjoyed traveling to Boston, especially via train with his grandkids. Gerald also spent some time working at the nuclear power plant in Seabrook. Gerald was one of five brothers, predeceased by Charles, Stephen, and Milford Cole, and survived by Cecil Cole of Keene, NH. Gerald was also a loving father of three children, his daughters Shelley Neece and Carla Bechard, and late son Kevin Cole. In addition, Gerald leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Kristina (Cole) Roebuck, Joshua Cole, Kaysie Cole, Jenna Neece, Tyler Neece, Mariah Neece, Bruce Bechard, and Amanda Bechard. Gerald most enjoyed his time at camp in the northern Maine woods, where he would fish, hunt, and cook up his signature pot of baked beans. He also enjoyed visiting his family in Presque Isle, ME and never passed up an opportunity to bring home some dirty potatoes. When Gerald was in his hometown of Seabrook he was often referred to as “Jiggs” or “Jigger.” Jiggs enjoyed his weekly routine where he would visit the Seabrook Legion to have a diet coke and shoot the dice, take an afternoon drive to “check and see if the ocean was still there,” and visit the speak on Sundays to share a few stories with friends. Jiggs had the best stories and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by family, friends, and loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Raymond E. Walton American Legion Post 70, 169 Walton Rd. Seabrook. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation by clicking here to the American Legion where he was a long-time member. Assistance with the arrangements was by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.

Gerald W. Cole

October 13, 1940 - September 17, 2022