Peter-Cotton-Obituary

Peter "Peewee" Cotton

Melbourne, Victoria

1958 - 2018

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Died unexpectedly at home on 24 November 2018.We are devastated.Peewee, you have left me with our "babies on the sun". I wish you were here to share in the ever-wondrous beauty of Eugene and Tilda and also ... (pooches) Frankie Lynch & Wilfred Cotton, (frogs) Ben, Sam and Lily, (chook-ladies)...

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Have only just learnt of your sad passing Peter.

We met decades ago when the first few toes where being dabbed into workplace mental /psychological health. We become part of the travelling team of the Inaugural early occupational health and safety conferences when they started taking off, following each other on the podium, doing panels from our different but complimentary perspectives. You were a great teacher.

Your encouragement and research helped give me confidence...

I recall many fun moments with Peter at Scotch College...sorry tto hear of his passing.
Good souls are hard to find...

As sectretary for the Victorian - ARPA (Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association), on behalf of our members, I would like to convey their deepest condolences to Peters family. Peter was a valued leader within the workplace rehabilitation and compensation arenas and will be sadly missed by many. Members of this group also worked with Peter through his role on the WorkSafe and Comcare Clinical panels and appreciated his objective, clinical and wholistic approach to care of some of the...

Today, when I was told about Dr Cotton's passing, I was shocked and deeply sad to accept the fact.

I only met Dr Cotton twice in year 2017 and 2018 through my assessment Dr Cotton. But I felt that Dr Cotton is just a perfect person in the world. You are a such gentle and respectful person. You held justices and fairness to others when it comes to work.

Dear Dr Cotton, you will be missed dearly by me and your families and friends. My thoughts are with your family. ...

Thoughts are with Peter's family today.

Vale Peter. Peter's passing appears not only unfair to have lost someone so young, but also an incredible loss to the world at large, apart from his loved ones. He was so talented and hard-working, and made very significant contribution to Australian society over the last 30 years through his work. As a colleague and knowing Peter for 20 or more years, I've always been in awe of his ability to have his fingers in multiple pies, led the way in research and public dissemination of...

I only knew PETER in a professional capacity and colleague. Really shocked to learn of his passing. On the three or four occasions I spoke with him he always came across as an insightful, highly professional and reasoned man. My condolences to his family.

Peter was such an inspiration. I was always fascinated by the way he thought and saw the world. I feel so honored to have known him even for a short time. His positive impact on emergency services well-being is a lasting legacy. My thoughts are with his family and friends.