The Democratic City Committee is sharing our thoughts and prays to the Cotter Family.
Kevin and Betty have been part of the Ward 6 Democratic Committee and the Quincy City Committee for many years. On January 13, 2024, Betty died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, We wish to share the visiting hours and arrangements for Betty. You may also leave a tribute on her online memorial.
COTTER, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Lothrop) Of Quincy, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 13, 2024. Betty was 75 years old. Born on September 1, 1948 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Jango) and Edward Lothrop. Betty loved to travel and host parties with family and friends. She had a huge smile, was the life of the party and will long be remembered as a devout Boston sports fan. Beloved wife of Kevin L. Cotter of 51 years. They were married August 5, 1972, in Quincy. Loving mother of Lisa Amado and her husband, Gerard of Whitman, Colleen Walsh and her husband, David of Weymouth and Kevin Cotter of Somerville. Betty leaves behind six grandchildren, Isabelle Amado, Gianna Amado, Gabrielle Amado, Cecilia Walsh, Callahan Walsh and Siobhan Walsh. Betty was the oldest of nine children. She was predeceased in death by her brothers, Geoffrey Lothrop, William Lothrop, Stephen Lothrop; and sister, Maureen Kroll. She leaves behind several brothers and sisters, Edward Lothrop, Susan Flynn, John Lothrop and Mary O'Connell. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Family and friends will honor and remember Betty's life by gathering for Visiting Hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., Quincy, on Monday morning, January 22, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Funeral home handicapped accessible with ample parking.