Donald A. Cotter Obituary (1937 - 2015)

Donald A. Cotter, age 78, of Corning, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home in Corning surrounded by his family. Don was born on March 31, 1937 in Corning to Neil and Margaret (Marty) Cotter. He married Peg Sproule in 1958 in Corning. He served his country in the Navy from 1954 to 1958. He had worked for Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post for 22 years in customer service and as a bus driver for 15 years for the Dundee School District. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Elks, and the Seneca Lake Duck Club. Don loved living on Seneca Lake and driving the handicap bus for the school district. He is survived by his wife Peggy; two sisters, Rita Cotter and Joan Candleana of Painted Post; brother, Ray Cotter of Painted Post; many nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Dick (Phyllis) Sproule, Joe (Chris) Sproule, and George (Nancy) Sproule; sisters-in-law, Arlene Rosenberg, Rita Maio Cotter and Judy Fagan. Don was predeceased by his sister Anna Dalhlgren, two brothers, Jim and Gene Cotter. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 4 - 7 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 E. First Street in Corning where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 29th at 10:00 AM with Fr. Lewis Brown officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 or to CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14830. Don's family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. in Corning.>>(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)