Vancouver, British Columbia
John Cotgrave passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia. The obituary was featured in The Vancouver Sun on September 3, 2011.
I did not know John very well but my connection with you Janet, and with you Peggy, have given me some idea of the wonderful man your dad and husband was. I know you will miss him, but I also know that the connection you have with him can never be broken. My heartfelt compassion to the entire family during this time and also as you continue to live your lives in connection with, and in memory of, John.
Sher Sacks
September 23, 2011 | Halfmoon Bay, BC
I am so grateful for the bit of time I was able to spend with Uncle John before his health took its last turn. What a deservedly lucky man he was, to spend these last years surrounded by such a loving family, in a place so much his own.
A real gentleman, he made our last conversation so easy; Time and circumstance had separated our paths, but sharing humour and curiosity we were at ease as if it were 40 or 50 years ago. I oddly remember thinking how I missed his lightning-fast...
Graham Wickham
September 21, 2011 | Vancouver
Greetings all you Cotgraves.
It was great to reconnect with you again. Too bad it was under such sad circumstance.
It was a lot of fun to stroll down Memory Lane and remember our shared experiences, and then pause to reflect on a full life, well lived.
RIP Uncle John.
Geoff & Lisa Cowling
Geoff Cowling
September 11, 2011 | Penticton, BC
Missing your good humour and witty one-liners.
Erik Panum
September 08, 2011
Peggy, Janet, Barb, Linden, Polly and the whole family - thinking of you - knowing you have loved well and been well loved by your husband John and Papa. So glad you could all be with him, loving him and supporting him until it was his time to go.
Wishing you much peace and beautiful memories, knowing his love and qualities are part and parcel of who you are.. Love you...xxxooo
(wish I could have been at your dinner table when you were growing up.. I think I would have enjoyed...
Celina Dykstra
September 07, 2011 | Concord, NH
When someone we love dies, they go from our life, but also so many other things disappear, too. Some things leave for a while, and come back, other things seem to evaporate. It's a time of un-knowing-ness when we're not sure how much of our life has gone, has changed.
I hold you in my prayers. Wishing you light and solace as you grieve your loss. He was a huge spirit, even at the very end.
much love to you all - you are incredible family showing grace in action.
Luinda Bleackley
September 04, 2011 | Gibsons, BC
Papa was blessed to have the wonderful love and care that all of you provided to him in his final days. Blessings to all of you.
Diana Das
September 04, 2011 | Williams Lake, BC
Blessings of love, light, strength and truth to each of you
Don McGinnis
September 03, 2011 | Burnaby, BC
We will always love you Papa.
Janet Cotgrave
September 03, 2011 | Halfmoon Bay, BC