Sanford “Sandy” Cotton

DATELINE: Warwick, RI

Cotton, Sanford “Sandy”, 92, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Warwick, RI. He was the beloved husband of Marion J. (Zeldis) Cotton of Warwick. They were married for 65 years. A lifelong resident of Greenfield, MA and son of the late Henry and Ruth (Lachance) Cotton, he had lived in Warwick for the past 2 years. Sandy was the owner of Cotton’s Clothing in Greenfield and Brattleboro, VT. He joined his father in the family business following World War II. During the war, Sandy served in the European Theater, earning 2 purple hearts and a bronze star. Sandy was also a lifelong member of Temple Israel in Greenfield and was its past treasurer and Sunday School teacher. In addition, he was a past member of the DAV, the Republican Lodge of the Masons, and B’nai Brith. As a young man, Sandy enjoyed playing piano and violin in the Pioneer Valley Orchestra and loved classical music. Throughout his life, he was an avid gardener, growing beautiful roses around his home.  He was also a stamp and coin collector. Sandy was the devoted father of Cheryl Cotton Garfinkel and her husband, Wayne, of Atlanta, GA and Beth Salk and her husband, Jeffrey, of East Greenwich, RI. He was also the loving grandfather of Joshua, Kiernan, Seth, Benjamin, Allie and Adam.  In addition to his immediate family, he leaves behind a brother, Maurice Cotton, of Springfield, MA, and a sister, Lorraine Cadran, of St. Petersburg, FL, Sandy was predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth Appel, Bernadine Newcomb, Eleanor Newcomb, and Shirley Harsip. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in TEMPLE ISRAEL CEMETERY, 276 Log Plain Rd. Greenfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Israel, 27 Pierce St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Shiva will be observed at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Dr., Warwick, RI, Thursday 2-4 p.m. and at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Salk, 20 Rabbit Run, East Greenwich, RI, Thursday – 7-9 PM, Friday and Sunday 2-4 p.m.

4 Comments

  1. Peter Silverman
    Jul 14, 2015

    Dear Cheryl and Beth,

    May your father rest in peace.

    Peter Silverman, former member of Temple Israel and Hebrew School classmate.

  2. John Richardson
    Jul 15, 2015

    My sympathy to the Cotton family. Sandy was always a friendly guy and I always enjoyed running into him in the old neighborhood and Adam’s Donuts.

  3. Deb & John Letourneau
    Jul 15, 2015

    We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Cotton’s passing. He was a terrific man, always made us laugh or smile! We think of him often as he used to drive his van of clothing to our home. Always a professional, and most of all a gentleman. May memories of his life always make you smile.
    Sincerely:
    Deb & John

  4. Janice Vassar
    Jul 16, 2015

    Beth and family,

    I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

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