Fletcher G. Cottle

EAST MILLINOCKET - Fletcher G. Cottle, 87, husband of Margaret (Veysey) Cottle, died Aug 21, 2007 at Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born Aug 11, 1920, in Wytopitlock, the son of Harry and Flora (Woods) Cottle. Fletcher served three years in the U S Navy during World War II, and was discharged as Quartermaster. After his retirement, he enjoyed his garden in the summertime and gave away a lot of vegetables to his neighbors. In the winter, he enjoyed ice fishing.

In addition to his wife of 65 years, Margaret, he is survived by two daughters, Stephanie and her husband, Stephen Fraser of Medway, and Tammy Cottle of Stratham, N.H.; a brother, Everett Cottle and his wife, Donna of Macwahoc; four sisters-in-law, Cecelia Farrell of Lincoln, Norma Cottle of Mattawamkeag, Joyce Veysey of Bangor and Pauline Stewart of Linneus; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Ervin, Adrian and Eugene Cottle and a sister, Delarosa Ellis. The family gives a special thank you to Diana and staff at Maine Veterans Home - B unit.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joel Cyr presiding. Interment will be in East Millinocket Cemetery. There will be a gathering at St. Peter’s Parish Center after the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate in his memory to the employees fund at Maine Veterans Home, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor 04401. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.