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Merri Cotter Obituary

Loving wife and mother to William and Michael Cotter. Sister to Patricia Lampe. She passed unexpectedly. She brought love and caring to all that knew her. She will be deeply missed. Celebration of Sues life will be held at San Rafael Elks Club, Saturday November 6th at 2:00 p.m., 1311 Mission St., San Rafael.

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Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2010.

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Kevin & Penny Sullivan

November 10, 2010

Billy, We are so sorry for your loss we know Sue was your life...you and Michael are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy & Joe Leaf

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayer are with you Billy and Michael.Sue was an amazing lady!

Cindy & Joe Leaf

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy and Michael.Sue was a amazing lady!

Tom and Karen Wilson

November 3, 2010

She was one of a kind! A brave soul and a loving friend. She was always so much fun to be around. She greeted everyone with so much love and laughter. She will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Bill and Michael...

Cheryl Santa

November 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Billy and family...

Sherrie Caviglia

November 3, 2010

We will always love you all the way to heaven and back!!!!

We will miss you so very much!!!

All our love,
Sherrie, Matt and Nicole Caviglia

Lisa Adriano

November 3, 2010

We will love and miss you forever!!! You will always be our shining star.

xoxox Lisa Adriano and Isabella

San Rafael High Nov 1974

Vint Mazzaferri

November 3, 2010

Sue (Austin) Kelley

November 3, 2010

With deep sadness, my sympathies to Bill, Michael, Dee Dee, Jeff and family. Sue brought great joy and happiness to everyone who knew her, and she has forever touched our spirits. Peace.

Jim Lee

November 3, 2010

My deepest Sympathy to the Family, will always remember her great smile, and her heavy foot on the gas pedal.

Vint Mazzaferri

November 3, 2010

Her smile, her kindness, heart, and her laughter, that is what I remember when I think of Sue.

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