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Maurice Cotton Obituary

Maurice Cotton 92, of Longmeadow, MA passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2019. He was the Son of the late Henry and Ruth Cotton of Greenfield, MA where he grew up. He lived in Chicopee, MA for 55 years before moving to Longmeadow for the last 8 years. Maurice had a long career in grocery management with the local establishments of Growers Outlet, Food Mart, and Stop and Shop. In his later years, Maurice, with his wife Dorothy, pursued their lifetime dream of owning their own restaurant establishment. They owned and operated the Court Luncheonette of Springfield, MA for eight successful years. Maurice was passionate about his involvement with the Masons. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He served as Worshipful Master of the Chicopee, MA Lodge twice and was affiliated with the Mt. Tom Lodge of Holyoke, MA. Maurice is pre-deceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy Cotton. In addition, he is pre-deceased by his siblings Bunny, Betty, Eleanor, Sanford, and Shirley. Maurice is survived by his two sons, Marc Cotton of Nashville, TN and Dale Cotton of Longmeadow, MA, his grandchildren, Adam, Jessica, Lee, and Lana, his nine great-grand children, his sister Loraine Caderen of Florida and sister-in-law Marion Cotton of Rhode Island. The family will be hosting a private burial. Memorial donations may be made to: Dakin Humane Society Animal Shelter, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105. The Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home is helping the family.

Published by The Republican from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2019.
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To Marc and Dale


So sorry to read of your dad's passing. We have been friends for many years. After moving to North Carolina everytime we came back to Massachusetts we always stopped to visit with them. Your mom and dad were wonderful friends.
We send our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Raymond & Johanne Marois

December 31, 2019

Marc and Dale, I remember your dad when you lived in Fairview and were in scouts with me and my dad. My deepest condolences at his passing, may you be comforted by many great memories.

Ken Willette

December 31, 2019

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