Helen L. Cotter's obituary , Passed away on June 10, 2026 in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Helen L. Cotter

June 15, 1933 - June 10, 2026 (92 years old)

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Helen L. Cotter's obituary , Passed away on June 10, 2026 in New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Helen L. Cotter

June 15, 1933 - June 10, 2026 (92 years old)

New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Helen L. Cotter Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Helen L. Cotter of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Helen, born on June 15, 1933, passed away on June 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William J. Cotter; her parents, Albert E. Entwistle and Helen L. Entwistle (Chace); her brothers, Edward Entwistle, Raymond Williams and Paul Hubert; and her siblings-in-law, Arnie Gamage and Roger Bauvoux.

She is survived by: her children, Joseph M. Cotter (Lisa) of Sandwich, MA, Stephen W. Cotter of Buxton, ME and Kathleen Cotter Montegut (Alain) of West Bath, ME; her grandchildren, Patrick Cotter, Kevin Cotter, Sara Montegut and Daniel Montegut; and her siblings, Donald Williams (Joan Smyrski) of Jefferson, ME, Joan Bavoux of Somerset, MA, Gail Gamage of South Bristol, ME and Diane Tefft (Robert) of Sutton, MA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen's honor may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TV 38105 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 758589, Topeka, KS 66675.

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1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745

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St. Gabriel the Archangel Church
343 Tarkiln Hill Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745

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