Bettina S. Cottrell

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Bettina Cottrell Obituary

Of Norwood, July 9th. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R., and dear mother of Stuart R., and his wife Kim of Kentwood, MI, and Winthrop E., and his wife Ann of Norwood. Grandmother of Jennifer Miller, Stephanie Bryant, Winthrop Cottrell, Susan Renteria, and Sande Decorah-Ostenson. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Carol Fraser. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Tuesday at 10 AM at the First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St., Norwood. Interment Tues at 2 PM a the National Cemetery at Bourne. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 & 6-8 at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols St., Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neponset River Watershed Assoc., 2173 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 or to the Norwood League of Women Voters would be appreciated. May Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bettina Cottrell

8 Entries

Peggy & Allan Rodgers

July 15, 2008

So sorry to learn of your mother's passing, Bud and Win. We are thinking of you and your families today. Your mom was a great lady.

Ruth Hayward

July 14, 2008

Many good memories of Bettina, at the Cottage in Manomet and at the Fraser home in Stoughton for Thanksgiving.

My condolences to you all.

Jane Heckman

July 13, 2008

I would like to celebrate Betti's incredible life by asking family members to keep her love alive in our connections. To honor Betti's life and love of family, I would like to strengthen our Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin network by inviting you to visit the Midwest and discover the remarkable treasures in the Chicago area. I also want to honor the incredible contributions that Betti Everett has made to all our lives: Her energy, her delight in friendships with us, her longevity, and the spring in her step as she mounted her stairs several times a day in the time honored mansion that Aunt Clara built. The mark she left on my life has been indelible.

I would also like to get Betti’s granddaughter Stephanie's help, and anyone else interested in our family's collective history, to add their stories to enrich our friendships as we get better acquainted. I met Cousin Claire's children at Leslie's wedding some years ago, and now they are young adults whom I would love to meet again, and get their take on the presidential elections coming up in November (as well as anything else they would like to share with me). I would love for Stuart and Kim, my nearby Michigan cousins, to hopefully take part in this also. And I would like to make sure that the Norwood connection—where my parents and so many of our relations lived and are buried, on Winter Street—continues for future generations. I hope that Win, named for Betti’s father, Uncle Win, as well as his son, Winthrop, will help our Norwood history live on.

Sara and Mark Heckman recently married on my 85th birthday, carrying on the tradition of "Sara and Mark" from a few generations ago, and they live close by. (Sarah Elizabeth Belknap, whose portrait has hung over the fireplace at 76 Winter Street for generations, married Mark Chippendale Hoyle, and they were the first of the Hoyles to settle in South Dedham, now Norwood, in a farm across the street from the First Congregational Church.) Housing our Massachusetts friends is part of this plan; we have many beds - so this is not a problem. By visiting and sharing stories, we can honor Betti’s traveling spirit and love of family ties. May the miles that separate us not keep us apart.

Let us know what you think of this idea!

Love,
Cousin Jane Chippendale Stewart Heckman

Marion Cafferky

July 13, 2008

Aunt Betti has been in my life for over 68 years. I grew up with visits to 76 Winter St. with my Dad and also doing the Memorial Day decorations of the graves at Highland. She never forgot a birthday or Christmas. She will be missed. Love and prayers to Bud, Win and Family. Marion Cottrell Cafferky

Carol Sansone, Regent

July 12, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will forever cherish the memories of our dear friend, Bettina, in DAR.

Aaron Guild Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Christine (Crowley) Godin

July 12, 2008

Stu, you and your brother can be truly proud of such an accomplished mother. I am sure she will be missed. Hope to see you at the next reunion of Class of '64.

Dolores Sheehan

July 11, 2008

Betty, you have changed all of our lives and we are blessed to have known you.

Thanks for being our friend and teaching us all about life.

God Bless

Love from

Dolores Sheehan and all your friends from The Wacky Women Wanderers.

Mary and John Lambert

July 11, 2008

Win, Anne, and family, our heartfelt sympathies to you all. Bette was quite a lady. John has many many wonderful memories of his adventures with the Cottrell family. Her life has not ended it has just changed. Cherish all of the wonderful memories. Love to all and know that we are thinking of you at this time.

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