Phillip COTTAM Obituary

I will so miss seeing you across the road and so miss our chats and times of laughter - our lovely "Mayor of Rosendale Avenue!" You were a very kind neighbour, ready with a helping hand always and I will never forget that. Our street won't be the same without you, my friend.
Marline Tohia

My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Phill was one of a kind. He will be sadly missed.

So very sorry to hear of Phill´s passing. I have many fond memories of his advice, help and friendly chats over the years. Thinking of you all. I regret I am unable to attend his farewell service.

Sending condolences to Mrs Cottam, Tracey, Sharyn and family. Losing your beloved husband and dad is so hard. Wonderful that he was able to see his only Grand daughter on her wedding day earlier this year.
Sending love to you all at this incredibly difficult time. Xx

I did enjoy Phil popping in for a chat from time to time. My condolences to the Cottam family. Rent in Peace Phil.

Our deepest sympathy Pat to you and your family, Kaye Cavey

I first met Phill when he painted my mothers house many years ago. I subsequently enjoyed friday night drinks with him at the New Plymouth Club. One friday he invited be to join one of his rugby trips to either a Taranaki or a Hurricanes game, I can't remember which. I became a regular on the rugby trips that he organised which were great fun.
Phill painted my 1911 villa in 2012, including climbing up a high ladder to get to the finials on the gables. Very brave I thought. A great job at a good price too!
Thanks for all this Phill and rest in peace.
To the family unfortunatley I will not be able to make it to Phill's final farewell but will watch online.

To Pat and family
I was sorry to hear of Phil´s passing .My condolences to you and the girls .

Pat & Family,
It is with sadness we hear of Phills passing but will always remember the fun times we had when he didnt have a paint brush in hand. The night we had up the mountain with Tubbys Tours for my Garys 50th. The beers always flowed well along with many laughs.
You were a top man Phill and will be sadly missed by us all.

Gary & Bonnie Stewart
Foxton Beach 4815
027 261 6261

To Pat and family
So sorry to hear of Phil´s passing. We have fond memories of him as a neighbour and painting our houses. He was great man and will be missed.
Thinking of you all.
Paul and Mary Eaton

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Pat and family, Graham, Brian, Evan, and families, and the wider Cottam clan, for the loss of their beloved Phill.
He was the last one to paint Nette's house and she fondly remembers the time they spent then. I remember from when I was little, Phill was the big man with the lovely red hair who visited and laughed along at our dad's jokes.
Our love to all the family.

To Pat and the wider Cottam Family our deepest condolences to you all. Fond memories of you all.
Rosemary and John Lucas

I send my sincere condolences to the Cottam family.

To Pat & Family,
I could do with a good painter now and will always remember the hours that Phill spent working for me. RIP mate you will be sadly missed,

Gary Stewart
Foxton Beach 4815
027 261 6261

My condolences to the Cottam Family,always enjoyed working along side of Phil,RIP

I was so sorry to hear of Phils passing. I have many fond memories with this lovely man on rugby trips and other get togethers. My heart goes out to Pat and the Cottam
Family. Cheers Father Philly you will be missed.

We wish to send you all our condolences for the passing of our cousin Phil. Thinking of you all at this sad time love from Rosalie, Suzanne & Jim Karen & Murray Brisbane Australia.

To Pat and family.
So very sorry to hear of Phil's passing. He was a great neighbour, from painting the inside my house, keeping an eye on my house whenever I went away to bringing in the morning paper and putting it on my back porch. A very friendly helpful person. You are at peace now Phil so spread your wings and fly high.

My memory of you Phil as a painter and chat at times with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Phil you are now at peace.

To Pat and Family
So very sorry to hear of Phil's passing, we have many fond memories of him particularly when he painted our house and the many sessions at the old Port View Club , Port View Bowling Club and more recently down at the UnderWater Club where he will be greatly missed
Please accept our deepest Condolences
Eric and Lynette O'Regan

Condolences to Pat and all the Cottam Family.
Phil came into our lives many years ago. Painted our house, did numerous touch-ups etc and organized many of our rugby trips where we travelled to many parts of the North Island to watch Taranaki play and also the Hurricanes. Phil even put the seats back in his work van and away we went. We called him Father Philly and displayed a sign in the window of the van with Father Philly on it. The fun we all had you would not believe. What happens on the bus stays on the bus.
There are numerous many other happy memories of sharing family ties with you all.
A lovely man with a big heart. We will miss you Father Philly.
Aroha nui.

To Pat and Family.Deepest sympathy to you all. Many happy memories of the good times we had together.

To Pat and family, My thoughts are with at this time. May past happy memories help you through this sad time.
Kay. Stachurski