Fred-Cothard-Obituary

Fred Peter Cothard

Constantine, Michigan

Sep 6, 1970 – Aug 3, 2025

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BORN
September 6, 1970
DIED
August 3, 2025
LOCATION
Constantine, Michigan

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Fred Peter Cothard, 54, passed away Sunday August 3 in San Francisco, California. Fred was born September 6, 1970 in Elkhart, IN to Judith (Short) and Peter Cothard. He was preceded in death by his father Peter. He is survived by his children Sadie (Dylan) Cothard, Sawyer Cothard and stepsons...

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Thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends. Luv ya, Robert George

We watched fred from paper boy to high school football, a great person to knpw.

My deepest condolences to Fred's family and friends. Although I never met Fred, he and I are in the same tribe. And I have to say, Fred just set the gold standard, for all of us, on how to live and die. Such a long, long time to be gone And a short time to be there

So very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was one of the good kids from Heaton Lake. Our sympathies to all the family and friends.

I cannot help but think someone who loved the Grateful Dead universe as Fred apparently did would consider the circumstances of his transition to be perfect -- dancing with a loved one to the music he loved among his tribe. May his memory forever uplift.

Fare thee well Gonna leave this broke down palace On my hands and my knees, I will roll, roll, roll Make myself a bed by the waterside In my time, in my time, I will roll, roll, roll In a bed, in a bed By the waterside, I will lay my head Listen to the river sing sweet songs To rock my soul

My condolences to friends and family.

Fred was my client at Gigi´s Salon and then followed me to my salon at BLO, he´s supported me 12 years since I moved back from Colorado. I bi-yearly hear from Fred about haircuts since his style was hippy vibes. I would mostly see him at local jam shows throughout the year and also bumped into him at a phish show in Chicago the first time I met him through a mutual family friend. He was in my phone as Fred RED. Ever since his passing I´ve seen Monarch butterflies and they speak to me in his...

I didn't know Fred well, however I was blessed to have spent time with him at several shows in Michigan and we had a lot of fun together! I am grateful for the short amount of time we got to spend together enjoying the music we both love. Rest East my friend.