Michael J. COTTENDEN

COTTENDEN, Michael J. - Sgt Mike Cottenden, CD2 military man, chainsaw operator, equestrian - Died in an automobile accident, Sunday August 10th in his 54th year. Mike was a veteran of Afghanistan 2006. He was an innovative military instructor machine guns, mortars, and vehicles. Mike was the life of the party, a giver, generous, and inspiring. He made everyone he touched, a little better for his being there. Mike will be sorely missed by his companion of 28 years, Nancy Beacon and her family, Darrel and Natalie and their families. His father Harry Cottenden, his stepmother Deed, and his three brothers Dan, Paul, John and their families. Mike was predeceased by his mother, Alma Cottenden. He will be missed by his cohorts in the Grey and Simcoe Foresters and all the riders in OCTRA. He will be mourned by his friends, in Florida, who think all Canadians are like him. The family will receive friends at the FAWCETT FUNERAL HOME, Flesherton on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 6-9 pm. Service will be Thursday at 2pm from the Tommy Holmes VC Memorial Armoury, 858 10th Street East, Owen Sound. Interment at Barrie Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers or donations please perform a random act of kindness in Mike's memory. 11197801