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ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" COTTER

1948 - 2024

ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" COTTER obituary, 1948-2024, Quincy, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2024

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave

Dorchester, Massachusetts

ELIZABETH COTTER Obituary

COTTER, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Lothrop) Of Quincy, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 13, 2024. Betty was 75 years old. Born on September 1, 1948 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Jango) and Edward Lothrop. Betty loved to travel and host parties with family and friends. She had a huge smile, was the life of the party and will long be remembered as a devout Boston sports fan. Beloved wife of Kevin L. Cotter of 51 years. They were married August 5, 1972, in Quincy. Loving mother of Lisa Amado and her husband, Gerard of Whitman, Colleen Walsh and her husband, David of Weymouth and Kevin Cotter of Somerville. Betty leaves behind six grandchildren, Isabelle Amado, Gianna Amado, Gabrielle Amado, Cecilia Walsh, Callahan Walsh and Siobhan Walsh. Betty was the oldest of nine children. She was predeceased in death by her brothers, Geoffrey Lothrop, William Lothrop, Stephen Lothrop; and sister, Maureen Kroll. She leaves behind several brothers and sisters, Edward Lothrop, Susan Flynn, John Lothrop and Mary O'Connell. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Family and friends will honor and remember Betty's life by gathering for Visiting Hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., Quincy, on Monday morning, January 22, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Funeral home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2024.

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Johnny

July 19, 2024

My sister was a beautiful woman great smile. Crazy about her husband Kevin great man. Mother of three of the best children. Had nothing but fun times with Betty. Our parents were divorced but Betty and Kevin spent lots of times with each. And ALWAYS there was nothing but good times. She loved her own family our messed up Lothrop family. She loved Kevin's family. Lothrop's loved the Cotter's too. Great people. My thoughts of Betty and Kevin, Lisa,Colleen, Kevin are nothing but pure joy. I'm saddened by my sister's passing. My heart grieves for Her family.

Nancy Bunson

January 22, 2024

Many fun memories of our State St working together and fun times at your home.
Comfort to family and friends, may her memories being blessings,I will say Kaddish at services.

Michael Sullivan

January 17, 2024

To the Cotter Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

The Pedersens

January 16, 2024

Lisa we are so sorry for the loss of your mom Betty. Your entire family is our thoughts and .

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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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22

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

386 Hancock St., Quincy, MA

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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