In Memory Of
Douglas J. Cottrell
1932
2012
Douglas J. Cottrell
June 6, 1932 — March 16, 2012
Douglas J. Cottrell
March 16, 2012
Douglas J. Cottrell. 79, of N.Syracuse died Friday at Crouse Hospital. Doug retired from General Electric in 1987 following 34 years of service as a Utility Operator. He was a very active participant in his children's activities participating as a baseball coach, football coach, scout leader and band parent. He was an avid NY Yankee and SU sports fan. He was very proud to be an 8 ½ gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross. He enjoyed his summers on the St. Lawrence River at Sand Bay. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Ellen Powers; children, Joseph of Spafford and John (Elizabeth) Cottrell of Geddes, Debbie (Bill) Dermady of Clayton and Robin (Monique Cuyler) Cottrell of Liverpool; brother, Glenn (Betty) Cottrell of Elbridge; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 4-7 PM on Monday with services to follow at 7 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Burial in North Syracuse Cemetery will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204-1361.
March 16, 2012
Douglas J. Cottrell. 79, of N.Syracuse died Friday at Crouse Hospital. Doug retired from General Electric in 1987 following 34 years of service as a Utility Operator. He was a very active participant in his children's activities participating as a baseball coach, football coach, scout leader and band parent. He was an avid NY Yankee and SU sports fan. He was very proud to be an 8 ½ gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross. He enjoyed his summers on the St. Lawrence River at Sand Bay. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Ellen Powers; children, Joseph of Spafford and John (Elizabeth) Cottrell of Geddes, Debbie (Bill) Dermady of Clayton and Robin (Monique Cuyler) Cottrell of Liverpool; brother, Glenn (Betty) Cottrell of Elbridge; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 4-7 PM on Monday with services to follow at 7 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Burial in North Syracuse Cemetery will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204-1361.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
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