Clyde Emmett Cotterill's Obituary
Clyde Emmett Cotterill, age 88, of Tavares, FL passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 1926 in Dryden, NY to Ernest and Carrie Cotterill. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Cotterill; son, Alan (Velma); daughter, Cindy Abbey (Dana); friend, Helen Thorn; and brothers, Lewis and Loyd Cotterill of Tavares. Clyde is survived by his son, Gary (Nancy) Cotterill; daughters, Diane (Terry) Macomber and Sherry (John) Thornton all of Tavares; twin brother, Clint Cotterill of Dryden, NY; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Clyde graduated from Dryden Freeville Central School in 1944. He was a dairy farmer in Harford, NY and later owned Cortland Insurance Agency. He was on the board of directors of Dryden Mutual Insurance Company and served on the Dryden School Board for 13 years. He was a 32nd Degree Free Mason; Potentate of the Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, NY; a member of the Bahia Shrine of Orlando, FL; and a member of the Lake County Shrine Club, Tavares. The “Bad Kid” will be forever cherished in memory by his family and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 3:00PM at the Lake County Shrine Club, 424 N. Duncan Dr. (SR HWY 19), Tavares, FL 32778. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake County Shrine Club, PO Box 1744, Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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