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Philip Cotter Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Philip Cotter
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64 Entries
Brenda Deakin
March 6, 2019
I sure miss you Phil. I miss your laughter, kindness and you sense of humour. I miss our times together and we never got to ride our motorcycles together but I think of you and Dad every time I ride.
Anne Cotter
May 19, 2010
Happy 55th Birthday Phil
We all miss you
Anne
Anne Cotter
March 6, 2010
Remembering you, Phil
Hard to believe 5 years have gone by already. You have a beautiful little 5 month old grand daughter, Melina. Matt and Theresa are great parents. Melina is a very calm baby with the cutest smile and such chubby cheeks!
I picked a few daffodils on my trek around the swamp today. I do that every March 6th - makes the house look bright and cheery - a happy moment in your memory.
Peace and love be with you forever, Anne
Anne Cotter
March 31, 2009
Hi Phil
You are going to become Grandpa - Matt and Theresa are expecting in September!
Becky and Peter are getting married later this year. They have not yet set a date but will do so in the next few days.
Geoff received his degree in Business Administration.
Our children have become fine adults and I'm very proud of them!
love Anne
Josetta Greeve
October 11, 2006
Awww Anne, just reading your entry and it moves me much to read about your 30th Wedding Anniversary with Philip. What a wonderful memory you have. It was good to read from you and very good for you that there was time for reflection. You remain in my heart and prayers. And I am sure Phil looked down on you smiling when you scared a few ducks away at that pond of many good memories.
God bless you real good.
Love from Josetta
Anne Cotter
October 9, 2006
HI Phil
I hiked down to the pond where we used to walk and bird watch together. It was calm and very peaceful over there. Many geese were flying in and landing as I walked by. There were a lot of ducks swimming about and I managed to scare a few of them. It was a perfect time for reflection, as today was warm and sunny just like 30 years ago on October 9 when we were married. It made me smile the rest of the day, thinking about how happy we were to be starting our life together!
I still miss and think of you a lot. I will always have your memory in my heart.
Love, Anne
Anne Cotter
May 19, 2006
I was thinking of you Phil as you would have turned 51 today!
I traveled to Ontario and visited with your Mom, Bill, your brothers and sisters, some neices, nephews and one great nephew. It was really nice to see every one.
We miss you and are keeping your memory alive.
Much love, Anne
Brenda Deakin
March 7, 2006
Hey Phil, Was thinking of you all weekend and how I miss you. I took motorcycle lessons this weekend and said out loud while I was driving - "Look at me Phil!" You would have been proud of me. Miss you.
Lucy (Sue) Cotter - Land
March 6, 2006
Hello Phil:
Bill and I think of you oftern. We are sorry that you never came to Parry Sound. It is definitely a haven. I thank God for it, and for having you. Take care of your Dad, & Millie, and the grandparents that you never knew. We love you very much.
Mom & Bill
Richard Cotter
March 5, 2006
Hi Phil
It's been a year now. We think of you all the time. Wish you were here.
Dick & Gaye
Brenda Deakin
December 27, 2005
Thinking of you today Phil and sure do miss you. Merry Xmas.
Anne Cotter
December 25, 2005
Merry Christmas Phil! We miss you,
Love Anne
Richard Cotter
October 19, 2005
Hey Phil
Been thinking about you. I got turned on last month to this funky latin jazz music.
Really neat stuff I'm sure you'd like
Brenda Deakin
September 15, 2005
I have been thinking alot about you Phil. It is very strange to be on the coast and know you are not here, I can't quite get used to that. Sure do miss you. Love ya.
Anne Cotter
September 8, 2005
It is hard to believe that six months ago today I learned of your death.
I miss you, love Anne
Anne Cotter
June 19, 2005
We celebrated Fathers Day by having a BBQ in the back yard. Salmon, chicken, macaroni and ceasar salad, with blackberry up-side-down cake for dessert. This afternoon Becky, Amy, and Walker put carnations and roses in yours and Nana's vases.
We really missed you today. We would have had so much more fun playing croquet with you...
Lots of love Anne, Matt, Geoff, and Becky
Josetta Greeve
May 21, 2005
I am sorry Phil, that I missed your Birthday. But here in Holland I raise my glass Heineken Beer.
You know, I have found a part time job as a nanny and had to work that day. In the morning I had a meeting with 2 other ladies to practise the worship for Womens Aglow, which was this morning in our Church. And at night I met with people who are looking for jobs; God called me to lead a Job Search Support Group in our church.
A few years ago you encouraged me in finding the job that would suit me. Thank you for your care and good idea's. This group we have empowers us with the Holy Spirit, while we look for jobs in the world and bring the Good News at the same time. We feel blessed to have such a group.
I am glad to have yet an opportunity to talk to you, Phil; like we used to do at IYT. I pray for Anne and your children and your mother. You are with Jesus now and you are having a party in Heaven! Hallelujah!
with love, Josetta
Scott Cotter
May 19, 2005
Uncle Phil,
We're all thinking of you!
Love Scott
Brenda Deakin
May 19, 2005
Thinking of you Phil today on your birthday.
Anne Cotter
May 19, 2005
We are thinking of you Phil and will enjoy your birthday cake! You would have turned 50 today.
Matt and Geoff built a trellis for your memorial garden in our back yard. It looks wonderful, you would be proud of them!
We love and miss you.
Love Anne, Matt, Geoff, and Becky
Anne Cotter
April 30, 2005
Phil's inurnment was attended by 14 immediate family members. Several items were placed into the urn. Becky carried the urn down to the niche. Anne carried the plaque. Anne, Matt (Theresa), Geoff, Becky (Jim), Norm Leaver, Hazel Leaver, Bri Leaver (Dan), Sam Leaver (Richard), Micheal and Joy Fox were present to witness Phil's urn being placed into his niche. All were invited to a BBQ and bonfire following the short ceremony.
Sue Cotter-Land
April 30, 2005
Phil, I'm thinking about you today.
Love Mom
xoxo
Brenda Deakin
April 29, 2005
Anne, Becky, Matt and Geoff, I will be with you all in spirit at Phil's internment tomorrow. I miss you all and will see you in the summer when I am down.
Brenda
Anne Cotter
April 18, 2005
Many thanks for your donations to the Capital Mental Health Association. CMHA sent me a letter stating 8 donations (which they said is a lot) had been received as of April 12, 05! The funds will be used for community programs that benifit people who live with mental health problems in the Greater Victoria area.
Phil's inurnment will be held on April 30, 05 at 4pm. First Memorial Gardens. Invitation only.
If you would like to have a note or picture placed in the urn before it is put in the niche, please email your item to me before April 30, 05.
Josetta Greeve
April 2, 2005
In remembrance of Phil to whom I dedicate my artwork for VBS for my church in NJ..
One tip of blue Thinking of you
mingling with white As if you might
Dawn.. dusk in one Never imagined palet begun
and neverending You my love sending
Gone you are But angel for sure
soothing words came once knocking on my door
And as I mix colors You come to mind
the way you were: gentle, loving and kind.
These sheets, 5.. one by one
I dedicate to you, green with yellow; white and blue
Created for children to have fun
secretly remembring how this friendship begun
In stillness one tear drop followed by a smile
honoring the time we spent for a while.
These paintings created for a higher cause
make me wonder, smiling, pondering, remembering
and pause...
One tip of blue Thinking of you
mingling with white As if you might
return.. can't wait..
Dawn.. dusk in one Never imagined palet begun
and neverending You my love sending
always..
Anne, for you! With Love, Josetta
March 27th - 2005
Anne Cotter
March 30, 2005
To All of Phil's Family and Friends
I would like to thank you all for your kind thoughts, support, and prayers. May you all know that I am also thinking of you during this sad time.
A friend sent me this prayer today and I would like to share it with you.
Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. Meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. She is represented by roses. May everyone be blessed who reads this message. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost.
St. Theresa's Prayer:
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you....
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Let this presence settle into our bones,and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of you.
Thank you for writing such knid notes in Phil's Guest book. We will treasure it forever.
Love to all of you, Anne
Barbara Strudwick
March 29, 2005
Hi Anne,
That was a beautiful tribute that you wrote to Phil. I'm sure he is smiling down on you with love and pride. The pictures in the gallery are lovely. I like to think that Phil is at peace now, and keeping your Mom company.
Anyway, I just wanted you to know that you are in our hearts and minds.
Take care.
Love, Tony & Barbara
maureen Hubbard
March 22, 2005
To Anne and all the Cotter family. From Philip's newfound English relatives. We are so very very sad for you all. God bless and take care of you all. You are all in our thoughts. Maureen Hubbard relative of the Morley family.
Janet (Cotter) Boyd
March 22, 2005
You will always be missed.
Love Janet, Adam and Nick
Georgette & Norm Auger
March 21, 2005
Dear Sue, so sorry about the loss of your son Philip. Our sincere condolences to you and Philip's family....May your angels guide you through this sad time.
Diane Cotter
March 21, 2005
It is deeply gratifying to know that my brother was so well loved and respected by so many people. Phil will always be greatly missed.
Forever in our memory.
Luckie Frechette (Caprara)
March 21, 2005
The Cotter Family were my neighbours as I was growing up on Dahlia Ave in Ottawa. It is with great sadness that I learned of Phil's passing. My sincere condoleances to his wife and kids as well as his Mom and brothers and sisters. My thoughts are with all of you.
Luckie
Becky Cotter
March 20, 2005
My thanks to everyone who came out to the memorial. It truly was amazing to see how many lives he has touched and to hear everyone talking so kindly of my father.
Elizabeth Garrett
March 19, 2005
Dear Anne, Matt, Geoff and Becky,
Phil was blessed to have such a wonderful family.
love,
Elizabeth and Chris
alan forster
March 19, 2005
Dear Anne,
My thoughts are with you daily and I think of you often as you shoulder the burden which has befallen you. I know that your personal strength is great - and I am confident that this will carry you through the worst of your ordeal as you cope with the tragic loss of your loved one. In these times of uncertainty I would like you to know that should the need arise you can count on Judi and myself to assist you in any way that we can.
Deepest sympathy
Alan and Judi
Brenda Sampson
March 18, 2005
Dear Anne:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Stay strong, make time for quiet, and enjoy some peace in a canoe on a lake sometime soon to restore your soul. Never doubt you will be in all our hearts.
Love Brenda
Patricia Cathers
March 18, 2005
Dear Ann,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with your family.
God Bless,
Pat
Lynda Poirier (Cotter)
March 18, 2005
We will miss you.
Love Lynda, Frank, Amanda & Emily
Richard Cotter
March 18, 2005
Dear Anne and Family
Phil and I shared so many happy and fun times growing up. I will always cherish those memories. I find comfort now knowing that Phil is with Dad and Milly, and that they are happy and wathching over us all.
Richard
Phil being the life of the party....thanks for that.
Trish Duncan
March 18, 2005
How does one truly express in words, what is felt so deeply in the heart...I LOVE this family and hold near and dear all the wonderful experiences I have had the honour to share with all of them.
This is one of those experiences I had the honour of sharing with Phil. He always made me laugh and for that I will always be grateful...
(He was performing for us here...a song and a dance...)
Margaret Barrington-Boam
March 17, 2005
Dear Anne, I didn't get a chance to talk to you at the service, and just wanted to say my thoughts are with you, take care.
Siobhan Sinclair
March 17, 2005
Dear Anne and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I extend our sympathy and well wishes for you all during this time of loss. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. A fellow activity worker, Siobhan Sinclair(OBL)
janis stephen
March 17, 2005
Anne My thoughts are with you, take care of yourself. Janis and Hugh
Auntie Nora Gatien
March 16, 2005
To Anne and family,
Thinking of you at this sad time.Stay strong.
Love Auntie Nora and Uncle Joe.
Brenda Deakin
March 16, 2005
Anne, It was very hard not to be able to come down for the memorial survice. Phil and I were always close and his passing is s very painful one. I know that the rest of our family feels the same. We love you all. Brenda
Jan Doran
March 15, 2005
I had the privilege of working with Phil at Waste Management. Not long after I started working there, I was sent out with one of the drivers to observe what their day on the truck entailed. They placed me with a driver they considered to be one of their better drivers, and that turned out to be Phil. Phil did his job and he did it well. He was respected and admired by so many people, myself included, and his passing is one of great sadness.
My sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. You will be forever blessed by Phil's presence and memories as you continue your journey through life.
Kiki
March 15, 2005
To my dear Ann and family.
My heart goes out to you. May all of you be strengthened in this time of loss with the love of your family and friends.
Kiki
1st Mount Benson Rangers
March 15, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We will remember Phil, helping us with the canoes, driving his motorcycle back and forth to Beaver Lake.
Jules
March 15, 2005
A genuine good bloke :)
Josetta Greeve (Radiant 36:9)
March 14, 2005
Phil was like a brother to me; a very good friend.. His words were genuine,loving and encouraging! He enlightened my darkness.. Thank You Lord, that however this distance, You put Phil in my life. There will always be a place in my heart that remembers him.
My deepest and sincerest sympathy goes out to his wife Anne and their children and Phils mother, during this diffecult time of loss... I pray that the Lord keeps an eye on you all that He keeps on sending you His comfort and faithfullness - may He be your Rock in your time of need!!
Psalm 18:1-2 I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; He is my rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Wendy Thompson
March 14, 2005
Hi Anne,
You know all of us here in Kamloops are thinking of you and our hearts are with you. Mom and I will be down in the spring for our hug.
Lots of love
Wendy xxx ooo
Phil was a big help to the canoeing Guiders.
March 14, 2005
Scott Cotter
March 14, 2005
Aunty Anne,
Even though Mom, Corey and I couldn't be with all of you right now, through this tough time, please know that we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You're always close to our hearts!
All my love. Scott.
Marion Graham
March 14, 2005
Anne and family - just want you to know I am thinking of you and sending my love. I am still in Ontario visiting so can not attend Phil's service.
Carolyn Hoekstra
March 14, 2005
My thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
Glenda Carson
March 14, 2005
Dear Anne and family, Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
Mark Sutton (Horseman)
March 13, 2005
Phil was a wonderful and loving man. He was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble" Psalm 46:1
Phil on his Honda VFR
March 13, 2005
Phil, on our 25th Wedding Anniversary, October 9, 2001
March 13, 2005
Joanne Galbraith
March 13, 2005
Thinking of you! Take care hugs Joanne
Lynn Oldridge
March 13, 2005
Our thoughts are with you Anne and your family at this difficult time for all of you. Lynn and Ron Oldridge
Joy & Mike Fox
March 13, 2005
We were so very sorry to hear about Phil. While we hadn't known him very well, we were looking forward to getting to know him better. We liked his warmth, humour and his ability to discuss all sorts of things. We are very saddened and offer our sincere condolences to Anne and the family.
We'll remember him in our garden.
Ruth McCowan
March 12, 2005
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you journey through this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace with those around you as you remember and celebrate Phil's life. Blessings!
Desiree Neil
March 12, 2005
My condolences go out to the Cotter family. Although I have not been in touch with the family for a few years I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Cotter's passing. I know that he was a great person all around and I know that he will be sadly missed by so many people. My thoughts are with all of you.
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