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Kathleen Daly-Raineri
December 4, 2010
My sincere sympathy to The Cotter Family. He was the absolute best principal ever. To quote another Bicknell Alumni, we were lucky to have known him.
Laurie Middendorf
December 4, 2010
To the Cotter Family, Your Dad was a Great Man. He had a tremendous task assigned to him, watching over us 7-9th graders at Bicknell Jr High. He was not like other principals that you may have feared...he was quiet, patient and just....mostly we deserved what ever he gave us, plus more.....we were lucky to have known him.
Laurie Purdy Middendorf Class of 73 Bicknell Jr High
Rick and Patt Miller
December 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. Many of my friends from No.Weymouth would ask me to put in a good word for them when they found out Jack Cotter was my uncle. His kindness and gentle spirit reached far and wide.It was one of his former students who sent me an email about his passing, from Little Rock, Arkansas. She has fond memories of your Dad.
May all your good memories carry you through this difficult time. We will miss both your Mom and Dad here in Ft. Myers. We enjoyed our visits each year.
Dona Maria Baker (Greeley)
December 2, 2010
I remember Mr. Cotter as a very kind, courteous and professional man who set a good example for all of us at Bicknell.
Sincerest sympathy to his family.
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Kristin Spalding
December 2, 2010
Mike - I am so sorry to hear about your father, my deepest condolences.
Karen D'Arcy
December 2, 2010
Dear Mary - Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Denise
December 2, 2010
Dear Cotter Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. As a student at Bicknell Jr. High in the '70's, I worked in the office...your father was always kind and friendly to all. God bless.
Beth Farrell
December 1, 2010
Dear Cotter Family...My fondest memories are of Bicknell Jr High. Mr. Cotter was a wonderful man who truly cared about all of his students. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Jean & Jerry Murphy
December 1, 2010
Dear Cotter family please accept our condolences in your time of sorrow.You are in our prayer's. We are sorry we cannot be with you
right now but we love you all. Jean and Jerry
Arthur and Gretchen McHugh
December 1, 2010
Dear Cotter Family
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We were former students of Bicknell Junior High, and will always remember him for the kind man and caring principal he was. Take care.
Jim Dorman
December 1, 2010
Rest in peace Mr. Cotter - my principal at Bicknell Junior High School. I offer my sincere condolences to his family. He was a good man who cared about all of his students.
Kathy Cristoferi
December 1, 2010
To the Burke Family
Mary so sorry to hear of your father's
passing. You are in my thoughts and
prayers.
Susan Nightingale
November 30, 2010
How could you not love Uncle Jack and Aunt Lorraine, I miss them both! Your neice Susan.
Billy McCarthy
November 30, 2010
Dear Cotters,
Mr. an Mrs. Cotter were such a staple memory of my youth. Whether it was "Confundo" getting together on the weekends (Yvonne and Leo, Bobby and Jeanne, The Keatings, and my folks), the very memorable Memorial Day cookouts, to the great times we had on Hope Rd. I know that your mom, along with Leo & my folks are celebrating heaven's newest arrival with a strong Manhattan and a Garcia Vega cigar. You are in my thoughts. Billy McCarthy (Taunton, MA)
Bernadette Mac Aleese
November 30, 2010
Dear Cotter family - I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I was part of his last class of students at Bicknell and his first set of students at North High School. He was a wonderful man.
Pete & Marguerite Nault
November 30, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan Forti
November 30, 2010
Dear Cotter Family - we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We will keep you all in our prayers at this difficult time. You know you will be watched over from heaven forever. God bless you all.
Paul & Joanne Nightingale
November 30, 2010
We are sorry for your loss.
James Stearns
November 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
I know what you are going thru.
He will be missed
great guy
love, Jm Stearns
Nancy Kelly
November 30, 2010
Dear Cotter Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was my principle at Bicknell Jr. High during the 70's and he would always be out of his office when we were arriving at school and greeting us, and I remember that one day the Blizzard of 78, we were only in school for a couple of hours and he came on the loud speaker to tell everyone we were being dismissed early because of the storm and once again he was standing by the door telling all of us to have a great day and be safe and we told him the same thing also.
He really cared about the students at Bicknell and no one ever said one bad thing about him. My deepest sympathies go out to your entire family and god bless this new angel.
Barbara
November 30, 2010
Thank you Mr. Cotter for your service, rest in peace.
Jack Nightingale
November 30, 2010
Uncle Jack,
My prayers are with you and Aunt Lorraine. I also extend my sympathies to Michael, Mary Beth, Jimmy, John, and Billie, and their families. May you rest in peace.
Jackie N.
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