Cotreau of Billerica, January 19, 2018, James Edward Cotreau, Sr., age 76. Beloved husband of Rita J. (Rideout) Cotreau whom he was married 54 years. Devoted father of James Edward Cotreau, Jr., and his wife, Robin, of Haverhill, Brian S. Cotreau of Billerica, David A. Cotreau and his wife, Karen, of New Durham, NH and the late Robert A. Cotreau. Survived by his nine grandchildren, whom he loved deeply, Evan and Ryan Cotreau, Kayla Simpson and her wife, Miranda, Tyler Cotreau, Madison, Dawson and Amelia Cotreau and Kayla and Cameron Yates. Also survived by his sister, Millie Bennet of Stoneham, his sister-in-law, Grace Cotreau of Plaistow, NH, and his brother-in-law, Jerry Cohen of Billerica, dear friends, Esther and David Price of Contoocook, NH and a large number of nieces and nephews. Jim was a house painter for 50 years in Massachusetts. Before moving to Billerica 15 years ago, he was longtime resident of Woburn. A memorial wake will be held in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Road, (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Saturday, January 27, from 12:00-3:00 PM. Relatives and friends invited. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com