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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
COTTER, George Stuart Grenfell Ironside (17 Jul 1915 - 28 Jul 2011) - It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father/grandfather, George Stuart Grenfell Ironside Cotter, aged 96, on July 28, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife Sally. He will be remembered and dearly missed by his son Stuart (Lora), daughter Elizabeth (Bob), and grandchildren Andrea, Stephanie, Jessica and Charles. In addition there are the many friends whose lives he touched. Born July 17, 1915 in Cumberland House, SK., he was an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He grew up appreciating the vastness and beauty of the Canadian prairies and all of its birds and animals. This love of nature turned into a successful film business, Cotter's Wildlife Productions. His films are still enjoyed across Canada today. We will miss you but cherish all the memories of the moments we had you in our lives and you will be forever in our hearts. The family wishes to thank the staff at Deer Lodge T3 for their wonderful care and support you are all exceptional people. A private interment will take place.
Ships served in: WINNIPEG DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 1941 HMCS FENNEL - Served in Fennel 1941 - 1944 as a Telegraphist. Action station was the depth charge thrower. HMCS CORNWALLIS - Appointed to CORNWALLIS as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant, RCNVR (Navy List Mar 1945) * Demobilized
(GSC001 - GSC002) Telegraphist George Cotter, RCNVR (GSC003 - GSC004) Sub-Lieutenant George Cotter, RCNVR
(GSC005) Ship's Company Division RCNVR Winnipeg - 1941
(GSC006) Group of sailors at an unknown location (GSC007) Guardhouse pass for George Cotter, Staten Island, New York, USA. Ship's name / pendant number S-251 - Sep 1942 (GSC008) George and Pal on a street in Victoria, BC - Mar 1944
HMCS FENNEL K194
(GSC009) HMCS FENNEL K194 - RCN neg # H342 (GSC010) HMCS FENNEL K194 jacket patch (GSC011) A White Ensign off of HMCS FENNEL K194, somewhat discoloured from smoke from the funnel. This White Ensign is in the possession of George's son.
Sailors onboard HMCS FENNEL K194
Sailors onboard HMCS FENNEL K194
(GSC021) George Cotter and friend. Photo "taken before the board". Photo appears to have been taken at HMCS CORNWALLIS (GSC022) Article on a sports competition at HMCS CORNWALLIS that mentions L/Tel Cotter // The Crow's Nest newspaper Jan 1945
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