Hopkinton-
Gerard J. Cotter, 76, of Hopkinton, and a former New York resident, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at
the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary(Sheehan) Cotter.

A Marine Corp Veteran, Gerard was a member of AA for over 40 years and had
worked as a counselor in the field of addiction. He was avid lover of golf, life and people.

He is survived by his children, Angela Palmer of Hopkinton, Thomas Cotter
of Natick, Elisa and Leah Hirsch-Cotter of New York; 2 siblings, Jimmy
Cotter and Irene Polito and 4 grandchildren. He is predeceased by 2
children, Jerry and Greg Cotter and 3 siblings, Mary, Thomas and Edward.

Memorial Visitation Services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 2-4p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.