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David Cotton Obituary

COTTON, David B. Of Watertown, formerly of Acton and Wellesley on Friday, July 16, 2010. Devoted husband of Carole (Gallant). Beloved father of Mark Cotton & his wife Julie of Watertown. Dear brother of Robert Cotton & his wife Marie of Hopkinton. Devoted friend and companion of Peg Espinola. Also survived by many dear cousins and friends. Services at The Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Monday, July l9 at 12:00noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance at the home of Mark & Julie Cotton following the interment 3:30-7:00pm, continuing Tuesday 11:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday 12:00pm-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances would be appreciated to a charity of one's choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2010.

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Donald Dodson

July 21, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 19, 2010

Ron and I send love and condolences and are thinking warm thoughts of David as this day progresses.

Judy and Ron Milestone
Redondo Beach, California

July 18, 2010

I was blessed to have David as my friend and mentor for over 30 years. His life is a beautiful story that is shared by many - he was a gentlemen and a gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Susanne (Rusty) Skinner-Caron and Alan Caron
Upton, MA

July 18, 2010

I am so sorry - he was a delightful "fellow alum"

-Sandra Farrar

July 18, 2010

Deepest sympathy to all the family, at this very sad time in your lives, our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Sincerely
Rita & Len Montanari
Wellesley, Ma 02482

Linda Buxbaum

July 17, 2010

May his memory be for a blessing and may his friends and family find peace in the times ahead.

Bob Bronstein

July 17, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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