In loving memory of Peter Cotton, who sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer on the 16th of November 2023. He is survived by his wife, Jennie and children, Zac and Mia.
If you would like to pay your respects, Peter's funeral will be taking place at Thames View Crematorium DA12 3JH at 12pm on the 15th December 2023. After the service, we will be celebrating Peter's life at Little Hermitage ME3 7NU from 1pm. Please confirm your attendance with the button below.
The dress code, at request of the family, is smart but no black. We intend for the funeral to be a celebration of Peter's life, and want the attire to reflect this!
We would love to hear about any memories you may have of Peter. Feel free to post any photos and memories you have below. Peter was well loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all.
Taken away far too young. I will always remember Peter for his warm, friendly smile, how he loved to tease my girls and how he and Jennie welcomed us into their home. Sending Jennie, Zac and Mia our deepest condolences, with love from Heidi, Abbey and Lucy xxx
Our thoughts are with Jennie, Zac and Mia.
With love from Deborah, Peter and Rachel
With all our love xxx ❤️
Our thoughts are with all of your family at this ver sad time.
My deepest sympathies are with you all today as you finally lay Peter to rest. I will pray and be with you today and will think of all the happy times we spent together in Malawi especially our fun times in Chiromo.
Sport Relief 2006. Peter at his happiest working with children in the great outdoors. This must be a young Zac?
Such wonderful memories working with Peter and such a sad loss.
Rest in eternal peace Pete. You made the world a better place x
Sending love xx
Hey younger Cuzzie had I known this was to be the last goodbye… gonna miss you man, so sorry I cannot be there to say one final goodbye and may you fly with angels, oh and get that 19 th hole ready as our golf challenge is not over, Rip buddy
Another VO2 max test! Man, we did so many of those!
I cried when I heard the news. It is like Old Mr time has brought us all together again after all these years. Despite not being in touch with Peter since our days in Chichester, for some reason it always felt he was not far away.
I called Peter "my brother" for the reasons that we were both born and brought up abroad (my childhood in India), both were keen runners (although Peter had way more talent than I did.....how can you break 2 minutes for 800m on no training apart from parties?!), and obviously both shared a first name, and maybe even looked similar!
I will treasure my memories, and try and be a better friend. Till we meet again.
The two Pete's. Bishop Otter College 1988.... probably
Sport Relief 2006. Peter at his happiest working with children in the great outdoors. This must be a young Zac?
Hey younger Cuzzie had I known this was to be the last goodbye… gonna miss you man, so sorry I cannot be there to say one final goodbye and may you fly with angels, oh and get that 19 th hole ready as our golf challenge is not over, Rip buddy
Another VO2 max test! Man, we did so many of those!
The two Pete's. Bishop Otter College 1988.... probably
Memories of the good old days with Peter by the river in Chiromo,Malawi
Good old days by the River in Chirom
Pete with Goochie & Sniffer 1990
Henry & Pete 1996
Pete was so cool!
Pete loved to dance!
Pete loved black tie!
Pete The Greek Chef! (Stifado on this occasion)
Happy Memories
Peter mowing my lawn. Nice straight lines.
A beer in the garden
Many special memories of Pete during his time in Chichester. Warm, kind and full of fun. It was a privilege to know him. May he rest in peace x
A typical day in our NPQSL delivery with many laughs.
A Covid selfie Peter took on my phone!
Touching noses with Louis
A photo of my 21st birthday card, its a long time ago now as im 33! my friend made a card with my favourite men - and mr cotton made it as one of my favourites- I hope this shows how great his sense of humour was and what a teacher he was to us all. Xx
Mr Cotten, thank you for everything you did for me in school. I honestly couldn’t have gotten through it without you. May you rest in peace and my thoughts and deepest condolences go to your family ❤️
Very sad to hear about Mr Cotton’s passing. He was my physical education BTEC Diploma teacher for two years so I got to spend a lot of time with him. Firm but always fair and I grew so much respect for him during my days at school. Will be missed. RIP x
Alway looking cool Peter. Happy memories of your uni days in Chichester. Tracy, Neil, Henry xxx
Just last year, I was in Oxford on a trip and the family came for a meal and visit! Twice! I love you all so much. The loss of Peter will leave such a void in so many lives. But knowing him he would want a celebration! Love, share and remember him❤️
When I was in Limnos Greece in 2004 and met the Cotton family. My mom holding Mia and Sebe on my lap. I have loved this family ever since. Almost 20 years! Rest well brother Peter, you touched so many lives and were loved by so many. 🇬🇷❤️🙏🏻🌿
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