SCOTIA, N.Y. - James R. Cottrell Sr., 86 of Scotia, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd 2016 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Bertelle Cottrell. As a child, James moved with his family to Scotia, N.Y. He attended local schools, graduating from Scotia-Glenville High School Class of 1948.
James proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned home following his honorable discharge. On March 9th 1952, James married his wife of over 64 years, Jane R. (Trudell) Cottrell. The couple resided in Scotia, N.Y. and James took employment as a technician with KAPL and enjoyed a long career until his retirement in 1992.
He was previously active in Boy Scouts Troop 56 and was a devoted member of the Burnt Hills Baptist Church. He was currently serving as the church's benevolent treasurer. In his free time, James enjoyed fly fishing, cooking, reading and an occasional crossword puzzle.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a sister, Janet Cottrell.
-White Funeral Home
(#47011031, then edited)
Siblings also include Joyce A. Gould of Wickenburg AZ and Janet A. Cottrell of Erie
James proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned home following his honorable discharge. On March 9th 1952, James married his wife of over 64 years, Jane R. (Trudell) Cottrell. The couple resided in Scotia, N.Y. and James took employment as a technician with KAPL and enjoyed a long career until his retirement in 1992.
He was previously active in Boy Scouts Troop 56 and was a devoted member of the Burnt Hills Baptist Church. He was currently serving as the church's benevolent treasurer. In his free time, James enjoyed fly fishing, cooking, reading and an occasional crossword puzzle.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a sister, Janet Cottrell.
-White Funeral Home
(#47011031, then edited)
Siblings also include Joyce A. Gould of Wickenburg AZ and Janet A. Cottrell of Erie
SCOTIA, N.Y. - James R. Cottrell Sr., 86 of Scotia, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd 2016 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Bertelle Cottrell. As a child, James moved with his family to Scotia, N.Y. He attended local schools, graduating from Scotia-Glenville High School Class of 1948.
James proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned home following his honorable discharge. On March 9th 1952, James married his wife of over 64 years, Jane R. (Trudell) Cottrell. The couple resided in Scotia, N.Y. and James took employment as a technician with KAPL and enjoyed a long career until his retirement in 1992.
He was previously active in Boy Scouts Troop 56 and was a devoted member of the Burnt Hills Baptist Church. He was currently serving as the church's benevolent treasurer. In his free time, James enjoyed fly fishing, cooking, reading and an occasional crossword puzzle.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a sister, Janet Cottrell.
-White Funeral Home
(#47011031, then edited)
Siblings also include Joyce A. Gould of Wickenburg AZ and Janet A. Cottrell of Erie
James proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned home following his honorable discharge. On March 9th 1952, James married his wife of over 64 years, Jane R. (Trudell) Cottrell. The couple resided in Scotia, N.Y. and James took employment as a technician with KAPL and enjoyed a long career until his retirement in 1992.
He was previously active in Boy Scouts Troop 56 and was a devoted member of the Burnt Hills Baptist Church. He was currently serving as the church's benevolent treasurer. In his free time, James enjoyed fly fishing, cooking, reading and an occasional crossword puzzle.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a sister, Janet Cottrell.
-White Funeral Home
(#47011031, then edited)
Siblings also include Joyce A. Gould of Wickenburg AZ and Janet A. Cottrell of Erie
Inscription
PFC USA
Korea
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
