"Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Christopher J. Cottle."
In loving memory of
Christopher J. Cottle
March 7, 1952 - January 9, 2018
Christopher J. Cottle, age 65, of Jamestown died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Royal Middletown Nursing Center of Middletown, RI. Christopher was born March 7, 1952 in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Donald and the late Geraldine (McCarthy) Cottle of Portsmouth, RI. He was the husband of Marjorie Wadleigh for 35 years. Chris lived in Baldwinsville, NY until 1968, before moving to Portsmouth, RI, and graduating from Portsmouth High School in 1970. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and received his associate's degree from Community College of Rhode Island. Chris worked for over 35 years at Raytheon.His passion was his horses and dogs. He spent his younger years training and showing his horses. Later in life he showed his dogs in obedience and draft. Chris loved the bond formed when training and working with a dog. He could often be seen walking with Marjorie and his dogs by his side around Jamestown, enjoying that special bond.Chris held various board positions and later became president of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley. He was a Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America draft judge. He also was a member of the Newfoundland Club of America and the Mayflower Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club.Chris is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Wadleigh) Cottle, his four siblings, Kathleen Anderson and her husband Jim of Saint Paul, MN, Brian Cottle and his wife Claudette of Portsmouth, RI, Beth Rodrigues of Tiverton, RI, and Bruce Cottle and his wife Ann of North Chelmsford, MA, many loving nieces and nephews, and his beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Pippa, his Corgi, Becky, and his cat, Tess.A memorial service in his memory will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 11:30am, in the Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gates of Harmony Therapeutic Riding Center in Ashaway, RI, Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island or Berner, Inc. (Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue). Cemetery Details Private RI, Service JAN 20. 11:30 AM Central Baptist Church 99 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown, RI, US
Tributes
"Keeping Chris's smile in my heart's mind, and my thoughts and prayers with you Marjorie, today and the days to come, with love and support.Always,Jane Keane Enos(Volunteer from Gaits of Harmony)"
"Thank you Jane guys gave him real happiness at an awful time in his life"
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"Chris and his Eloise in her wheels"
"Marjorie- my thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris is in much better/happier place now. I remember at family get togethers how he and my Dad would sit there and talk, as well as how much both my folks thought how Chris was a very kind, sensitive, loving person. Chris always had a great smile and will be missed by all. Take care and you don't have to do this alone, be well Love ya Ted Cordin"
"Thank you Ted! He loved your Mom and Dad and really enjoyed our visits with him after Jessie died. Much love to you and Cooper"
"Chris was a wonderful man. He worked with me for many years at Raytheon. I send my deepest sympathy to his wife, and all family and friends. He had a tremendous passion in life to put his full effort into everything. Working , caring for his wife and family, and caring for his pets. You will be missed my friend. - Mike Silvia"
"My condolences to the family. Worked with Chris for many years. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him."
"Wonderful shared memories I will always remember. Ann"
"We know who was waiting for him at the bridge, thanks Ann"
"To all of the Cottle family...I am saddened to hear of your loss and prayers are being sent your way. Chris and I graduated Portsmouth High School together in 1970. I will never forget his kindness, gentleness or the man he was growing into. My heart goes out to you in this time of sadness.Gail Whitney Allen"
"To Beth and her family,So sorry for the loss of your beloved brother. Be at peace to know that he is no longer in pain. Remember all the good times that you had they go a long way. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.Carolyn Forst"
"Though we are far away our hearts are with you in this difficult time. Chris was such a lovely person and he will be deeply, deeply missed."
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"Shelley Amaral lit a candle in memory of Christopher J. Cottle"
"Rest in heaven Chris. It was a pleasure working with you at Raytheon over the years. Peace."
"The Rainbow Bridge will be busier now that Chris as arrived to be with his horses and dogs. I enjoyed judging Draft with Chris for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley and the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America. Chris touched the lives of countless people in many walks of life and will be missed by many."
"thinking of you all and remembering wonderful neighbors with great memories. love, Susan & John Kelchner"
"I will always remember Chris as a draft judge for many Berner events. I enjoyed showing under him. Chris, you will be missed by oh so many and remembered by so very many. Donna Coffin"
"I'm so sorry for your loss...I still treasure the hours Chris, Kim, and I worked on the BMDCNV COE together. His steady hand and quiet guidance managed to meld our differing perspectives and keep us moving forward to completion. We are all better for having shared some time on this planet with Chris.Sherri Venditti"