John 'Danny' Cotter Obituary (1952

CHELMSFORD- John "Danny" Cotter, Jr., 57, of Chelmsford and a former resident of Lowell passed away on June 26, 2009. Danny was the son of the late John, Sr. and Helen (Oulighan) Cotter. Although Danny had Down Syndrome his smile was a familiar sight around downtown Lowell where he made many friends. His past employment included: Raytheon, Goodwill Industries, Dunkin' Donuts and American Training. Danny was a big Elvis fan, had an extensive collection of memorabilia, and made several trips to Graceland. He enjoyed all Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox. He won numerous medals in Special Olympics and was involved in several community organizations, including the Elks. In 2008 Danny along with his housemates, received one of the Edinburg Center's Shining Star Awards. He is survived by two sisters Helen Leddy and her husband John of Amherst, NH and Mary Cotter-Goldberg and her husband Paul of Bedford, NH. He is also survived by three nieces Norene Leddy, Holly Leddy and Bridget Fletcher and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 4 to 8pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday at 10 o'clock at the Funeral Home. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Danny's name may be made to Special Olympics Massachusetts, Attn: Donations, 450 Maple Street Building 1, Danvers, MA 01923 or The Edinburg Center, 1040 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421.