GEORGE ALBERT COTTON

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GEORGE ALBERT COTTON George Albert Cotton, surrounded by his loving immediate family, son George Charles Cotton, daughter-in-law Colleen and granddaughter Spencer Margaret, passed away peacefully June 29, 2002, at UBC Hospital, Vancouver, at the age of 86. Born November 12, 1915, in Winnipeg, MB, George grew up in St. James where he met and married his beloved wife of 49 years, Eliza Jane (Jenny) Harris who predeceased him in 1992. He was well known as a champion competitive golfer, both in Manitoba and British Columbia and made many lifelong friends through his passion for the game. He spent his professional life in the automotive business and particularly enjoyed his time as a partner and President of Mutual Warehouses. Besides his immediate family in Vancouver, George is survived by brothers, Fred and Bert Cotton of Winnipeg. His brother Alex of Vancouver passed away January 12, 2003. A funeral in celebration of Georges life was held July 5, 2002, at St. Andrews Wesley United Church in Vancouver, BC. If friends desire donations in the memory of George to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2003