COTTER, Ernest C. - Formerly of Maitland, Hants Co., retired Canadian Armed Forces Sergeant, died suddenly October 2, 2005, while working at his campground in Alberta.

He is survived by his daughter, Mikia Lee Cotter (Roger Wilgenbusch and step granddaughters, Alexus and Erin Wilgenbusch), Slave Lake, Alta.; and his son, Shawn Cotter (Jennifer Miles), Dartmouth.

He is also survived by his brothers, Ken (Rosemary) Cotter, Delta, B.C.; John (Betty) Cotter, Pembroke, Ont.; Rick (Sharon) Cotter, Hilden; sisters, Shirley (Don) Macomber, Massachusetts; Joan (George) Scott, Great Village; Joyce Panetta, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Ethel Cotter (Hilden).