The death occurred at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 of Earl Thomas Cotton of Ellerslie aged 86, beloved husband of Irene (nee Murphy).

Born in Enmore on September 7, 1930, son of the late Harry and Hazel (Ford) Cotton.

Dear father to Blair (Una), Ellerslie; Shirley (William) Bruce, North Milton and Allison (Roxanne), Ellerslie. Loving grandfather to Ryan (Melissa Chaisson), Amanda and Courtney.

Predeceased by his parents.

Resting at the Ferguson Tyne Valley Funeral Chapel with private family visiting hours on Sunday. Funeral on Monday at the Victoria West United Church at 2pm. 

In memory of Earl, memorials to the Victoria West United Church or Peoples Cemetery, Victoria West would be appreciated.