Lemuel "Lem" O. Cotton
1951 - 2021
Lemuel "Lem" O. Cotton
Burial Information
Burial Date
Private Committal Service
Burial Location
Athol Cemetery
Requested Charity
Charity of your choice.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Lemuel "Lem" Owen Cotton, age 69, of Springhill, NS.  Lem passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Born in Athol, NS, he was a son of the late Alton and Beulah (Weatherbee) Cotton.

Lem worked in Ontario most of his life, returning to Nova Scotia to retire a few years ago.  He enjoyed playing guitar, playing darts and watching all kinds of sports.

He will be dearly missed by his daughters Lisa (George) Cotton, Springhill, NS, and Sharon (Chris) Thurrott, Moncton, NB; grandchildren Andrew Cotton, Emily Cotton, Kallie and Waylon Thurrott; brothers John (Darlene), Athol, NS, Roy (Dora), Ontario, Doug (Peggy), Athol, NS, Colin, Athol; sister Ethel Baxter, Athol, NS; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Donald and Allison and sister Hazel Porter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361).  A private burial will be held in the Athol Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Lem may be made to the charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Lemuel "Lem" O. Cotton