Jerome M. Cotter

Jerome Cotter Obituary

COTTER, Jerome M. 77, of Mashpee, on August 1, 2010. Born May 9, 1933 in Barnstable, grew up in Osterville. A graduate of Barnstable High School, served in the Air Force from 1953-57. In Dec of 1957, he began his career at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. His greatest voyage was perhaps the Titanic discovery cruise in 1985 where Mr. Cotter was with Dr. Robert Ballard when the Titanic was located. He retired from WHOI in 1996. To quote Jerome M. Cotter "Fair Winds Always". Survived by one brother, John J. Cotter of Mashpee, two nieces and four grandnieces as well as many beloved friends. Visiting hours will be in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd, (Rte. 28), MARSTONS MILLS, MA on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Margaret L. Cotter Nursing Scholarship, Cape Cod Community College Educational Fund, 2249 Iyanough Rd., West Barnstable, MA 02668 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Cotter

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Mr.Mrs. Richard Carter

August 22, 2010

Our sympathies to Jerry's family and friends from the Richard Carter family.
Jerry was a very interesting person, we were very glad to have known him, and listened to his humorous stories.
We all knew each other when we worked at WHOI.
Richard was unable to attend, as he is rafting down the Colorado through the Grand Canyon.
Farewell to Jerry, a great person!

mike simoneau

August 21, 2010

On behalf of the David Simoneau family, I would like to express our deepest sympathies to Jerry's family. Jerry and Dad shared many years together at WHOI which resulted in a great frienship. I can just imagine the "sea stories" from all those years.

Dad is unable to communicate due to a stroke but was very saddened when told of Jerry's passing. So again on behalf of dad, rest well my friend, until we meet again.

Rachel Ecker

August 16, 2010

Jerry will be missed, i have so many great heart felt memories with him. He was my neighbor for about 25 years. I remember when he helped get my cat out of a tree, he lent me anything from his shed, when we lost power many years ago with 3 feet of snow he came knocking at my door with an extension cord and a pwered heater!!!! He always had something funny to say, a wise crack, a gesture LOL! I looked up to him, and he was an amazing person. I am glad that he was in my life and that i had an opportunity to really get to know him. I send my condolences to his family, he was such a great person with a huge heart.

August 15, 2010

FAIR WINDS OLE DOG.

YOUR OLD SHIP MATE " GORDO"

John Kuech

August 15, 2010

I am sorry I will be unable to attend Jerry's services due to length of trip.
Jerry was my best friend while in the Air Force Air Police from April 1953 until the day we got discharged together, Jan. 15, 1957.
We remained friends from afar and saw each other on numerous occasions and always by phone.
I was fortunate enough to have stayed at his Osterville home on occasions. Here, I found the basis of Jerry's great dry humor and his generosity. He was part of a beautiful family.
There is soo many tales I could tell about our AF days and our living together as roomates for almost two years. It was a joy.
We were actually called Mr and Mrs Cotter by many of our fellow AP's, including the commander because we were together so much.
The moment I remember the most was when we got discharged, we tiook a train together to Osterville and Long island. When we parted in Albany, I still could not believe he was going home to go to sea on a small schooner. I thought he was nuts.
Since then I have met a couple of his shipmates and could see why he put in all those years at sea.
Thank you for letting me put these notes down as I feel sad and proud that I sit here now and shed tears about one of the best men I have ever known. I have been blessed.

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