Walter Cotton
Walter Cotton

Obituary of Walter Cotton

Passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Walter was reunited with his wife, Bessie Cotton of 69 years. He will be missed by his four children, Carol Kocznur (Ted), Shirley Crawford (Morley predeceased), Jerry, Constance Stewart (Robert). Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, also survived by two sisters Dorothy and Bonnie. Predeceased by his grandson, Scott Stewart, and brothers Leo and Len, sister Ruby. Walter had many accomplishments. At 21, Walter served with pride as a Sergeant with the Royal Canadian Regiment . He was an instructor for 3 years in Camp Borden, then went to Italy where he fought on the front lines for 1 and half years. He enjoyed building beautiful homes while operating W.Cotton Home Builders for many years. Friends are invited to share their memories of Walter with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday from 7- 9 p.m. and again Saturday from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Saturday July 6, 2013 at 1:30pm . Interment to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Condolences for the family and donations to Grand River Hospital Freeport Health Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. A special thanks to Colin at St. Mary's and Jamie and Juliette at Freeport.
Friday
5
July

First Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, July 5, 2013
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
6
July

Second Visitation

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
6
July

Service Information

1:30 pm
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Chapel
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Interment Information

Parkview Cemetery
335 University Avenue East
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada