Myrna Helen Cotterchio (nee Gower) passed away peacefully in her 90th year with her children by her side on August 30th, 2020 at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 14, 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario to Alfred and Alice Gower. After Alice’s passing, Alfred married Ivy Lloyd.
Beloved wife of the late Louis Cotterchio and deeply loved mother of Deborah Cotterchio-Thomas (Jim), Sharon Young (Cubby), Brenda Van Haaster (Ken), Kevin Cotterchio (Michele), Brian Cotterchio (Shelley) and Sandra Farnsworth (Stan).
Treasured grandmother to Katrina Cotterchio (Drew Fenwick), Mike Van Haaster, Nicole Christian (Riley), Whitney Young (Blake Dietrich), Rob Van Haaster (Courtney Langstaff), Taylor Young (Jamie Wilton), Jessica Hymans (Rob), Shaylyn Cousintine (Travis), Bradley Cotterchio and Coby Cotterchio.
Cherished great-grandmother (Gigi) to Reed and Bren Fenwick, Owen, Miles and Lincoln Christian, Evelyn Hymans and Quinn and Rayna Cousintine.
Predeceased by her dear brothers Don Gower (Fran), Dennis Gower (Mary Ellen) (Jean) and Danny Gower.
Dearly loved sister-in-law to Mel Dyke (Roland Desjardin) (Norm Dyke), Moe Marcus (Bryan), Lynda McDonald (Fred) and to predeceased Joe Cotterchio (Doreen), Elsie Glass (Carl), Armundo Cotterchio (Elma) and Armenia Cotterchio.
Dearly loved aunt/great aunt/great great aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Myrna’s passions were first and foremost her family – always putting others first, and included golf (credited for 2 holes-in-one, possibly three – the jury is still out on that one), gardening and sewing (including her beautiful quilts and her daughter’s wedding dresses). She spent many of her younger years as a 4-H leader. She was incredibly creative – she made her children’s wedding cakes, loved to paint, and could put her hand to most any project. Her love for family functions allowed her culinary skills to shine through. Her unfailing optimism and cheerfulness continued to help her through her health challenges.
This amazing woman touched our lives in such wonderful ways. Loved and missed forever.
In respecting Myrna’s wishes there will not be a public service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mryna Helen Cotterchio 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Huntsville, Province: Ontario