Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATHS Mr. B. Cottee The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Sunday of Mr. Benjamin Cottee at the advanced age of 85 years. Deceased resided at Mudgee South for a very lengthy period, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He is survived by a widow and the following sons and daughter: Benjamin, Jack, James, Norman, William, and Mrs. E. Rayner. To the sorrowing ones deep sympathy is extended. The funeral will take place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, Messrs. J. C. Swords & Son being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 December 1947, p. 2. Death, Benjamin Cottee

Obituaries Jack Cottee The death occurred suddenly on Monday night, of a well liked and popular local printer in Mr. Jack Cottee, of Lewis Street, Mudgee. Deceased, who was 59, was on his way home from work when he collapsed and died. He had been a printer in Mudgee for 45 years, having lived here all his life, and at the time of his death worked on the Mudgee Mail. He is survived by his widow and daughter Dorothy (Mrs. Broughton), of Parkes. Four brothers, Bill, Jim, Ben and Norman, and two sisters Emmy (Mrs. Rayner) and Jean (Mrs. Faucett), survive him. With the exception of Norm, all the brothers and sisters are Mudgee residents. The funeral took place from the Church of England at 10.30 this morning. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 July 1961, p. 4. Death, Jack Cottee

Obituary

Jack Cottee

The death occurred suddenly on Monday night, of a well liked and popular local printer in Mr. Jack Cottee, of Lewis Street, Mudgee. Deceased, who was 59, was on his way home from work when he collapsed and died. He had been a printer in Mudgee for 45 years, having lived here all his life, and at the time of his death worked on the Mudgee Mail. He is survived by his widow and daughter Dorothy (Mrs. Broughton), of Parkes. Four brothers, Bill, Jim, Ben and Norman, and two sisters Emmy (Mrs. Rayner) and Jean (Mrs. Faucett), survive him. With the exception of Norm, all the brothers and sisters are Mudgee residents. The funeral took place from the Church of England at 10.30 this morning.

Obituary

Mrs. L. J. Cottee

The interment of Mrs. Lily Jane Cottee took place in the Mudgee general cemetery yesterday following a 3.30 p.m. service in the St. John’s Church of England, Mudgee. Mrs. Cottee died in the Mudgee District Hospital last Tuesday, aged 87. Formerly of Mudgee South, she had been in residence at the Pioneer House for two years. Her husband, Benjamin predeceased her and she is survived by her six children, Benjamin, William, James, Norman, Emily Ann and Lily Jean.

Death Notice Cottee, William, Late of 57 Denison Street, Mudgee, formerly of Havilah suddenly on May 12, 1979. The funeral was held at Mudgee on May 14. He is survived by his widow, son Jim, daughter-in-law Betty, grandchildren Cathy and Sue. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 18 May 1979, p. 13. Death, William Cottee

Memorial Service For Norman Cottee, St John’s Church of England Mudgee, 11 am - Monday, 6th June. All family and friends are cordially invited. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 3 June 1994, p. 20. Memorial Service Norman Cottee