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Lori Willsey
September 6, 2020
He was always on the quiet side but a great friend who left this world way too soon.R.I.P. Jeffery
Sue and Jan Kratky
September 15, 2011
Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss his smiling face. Please know we are here for you all.
Niel and Roseanne Stowell (Guile)
September 15, 2011
To the Cottrell Family,
My son Charlie and daughter Katelyn had the pleasure of working with Jeff this summer at school. He was so kind to them and wonderful to work with. On the first day of work he asked how their grandmother was feeling, they were surprised that he knew her and it meant alot to them that he had asked. That just goes to show what a kind and wonderful person he was. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Gillian Wilson
September 15, 2011
Dolly and family-so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Tom and Jill Wilson
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Rosemarie Rogers
September 14, 2011
Mary - I cannot tell you how very, very sorry I am for your loss. Jeff was such a wonderful man in all the ways you would expect! His smile lit up the area wherever he was. Recently, he gave me a tour of the 7th grade hallways because I was lost - we had a few laughs over that! Please know that you have a huge support system ready and available to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! Jeff will always be your special angel in Heaven!!
Joyce Brewer
September 14, 2011
Mary,Justin, Ryan, Lauren,Brooke and entire Cottrell Family,
Our prayers are with you all at t his terrible time. Jeff madme smile any time I saw him at school or in the community. His smile was contagious. Know we are here for you all.
The Brewers and all the families of Girl Scouts of HF
Carol & Gordie Tripp
September 14, 2011
Dear Mary, Laura's news of Jeff's passing was so shocking. Our hearts are breaking for you, Justin, Ryan, Lauren & Brooke. You have all been in our thoughts, daily. We are so thankful that you and the family have such happy memories of WDW, with Jeff, to treasure forever. May GOD Bless You with peaceful hearts. Love, Carol & Gordie
Pat & Kristen Bruno
September 13, 2011
Words cannot describe who Jeff was. And so words also cannot describe the loss we are all feeling now.
The Flohr Family
September 13, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob & Sherri Bowman
September 13, 2011
Mary & Children, No words can come to mind of just how bad we feel for all of you right now. I know how close you all were with each-other & Christ. It's now that your faith comes in. We're here for you anytime & your in our prayers.
Elinor Stevens-Lewis
September 13, 2011
Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I will remember him for his smile and quite hello when I spotted him sitting in his usual spot in church when I was visiting home!
Debra Mahar
September 13, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Jeff other than to say hello at school on the days I picked up my daughters from the bus room, but he would always say a quiet "hello, how are you?' as I walked through the halls of HFCS. I never know what to say at the loss of someone so young. He seemed like the nicest of people and you could just tell he was the perfect family man. There is no understanding the reasons why. I just hope and pray that your memories sustain you and know his legacy of family will keep all that he stood for alive and well.. . Our condolences...Deb Mahar and family
Kathi Carknard
September 13, 2011
To ALL the Cottrell family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Hold tight to your memories and know that everyone is saddened by this. Jeff is a great person who cared about all around him, fun to work with and talk to. I am so very sorry that you have to endure this. God Bless each of you.
julie hoffend
September 13, 2011
Mary, so deeply sadden on the sudden lost of your husband. My thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. Julie Hoffend (Minnesota)
September 13, 2011
Mary, so deeply sadden on the sudden lost of your husband. My thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. Julie Hoffend (Minnesota)
Robert Allen
September 13, 2011
My condolences to the Cottrell family. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God Bless
SVHC
September 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori Willsey
September 13, 2011
I knew Jeff because we went to Delhi and he was a mutual friend of Darryl Perkins. He was a great guy with a quiet easygoing manner. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely passing.Mary and family you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Glen Watkins
September 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Chris Orcutt
September 13, 2011
Dear Mary and Family,
I knew Jeff from his college Days at SUNY Delhi. He was always good guy
and I was saddened to hear of his passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Chris Orcutt
Lori Willsey(Witkowski)
September 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Lynn Bruno
September 12, 2011
Mary and children,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Jeff was a wonderful man, may he RIP.
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