Dear Mrs Cottam, Sharon, Tracey and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I grew up around the corner on Rospeath Cres. Sharon and I went to school together and spent so much time at each others houses. I was so fortunate that Mr and Mrs Cottam opened up their home to me. There was always a spare plate of mashed potatoes or cheese and onion sandwiches on the table. So many wonderful and cherished memories! Especially hanging out in the dart room “office” when Mr C was at work…Sharon and I got pretty good at aiming darts at the “calendars” and sipping the sherry….we thought it was juice lol. RIP Mr Cottam.

Dear Sharon, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you and all the Cottam family at this time. Much sympathy Kirsten Corrigan

Thank you for putting up this service. Sorry we could not be with you. Love to you all. Thinking of you. Gerry & Lesley.

Beautiful service for Phill. Was lovely to see his family and my cousins, Russell, Graham and Evan, I haven’t seen for a long time .The tributes from Sharon and the Grandchildren were great. Sincere condolences to Pat 😘 Love from Pam , Gisborne

Fitting and deeply moving eulogies at service for Phillip, a fine man, put to rest on a morning when the All Blacks and Blackcaps recorded wins, he will be looking down in approval.

Sorry to Hear of Phills Passing our Condolences to the family. He was a great man and a wonderful tradesman. Phill will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.

Don Hulbert Homes PTY LTD. email. donhulberthomes@hotmail.com I'm so sorry to hear of Phills' passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was a great guy, an absolute decent honest human being. I know he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. From one of his cousins, Don Hulbert.

To Pat and Family Condolances to you on the passing of Phill. We will always remember Phill as the best neighbour and mate our dad Les Cameron ever had. Phill was always there for us all. We all loved Mr Cottam Sorry we can't be with you Friday, but will live stream Phills service. Terry and Judith Hill (nee Cameron.

To Pat, Evan & Jude, and all Phill's brothers, their wives and families, we send our love and comforting thoughts to you. The Cottam boys were part of our lives growing up in Lyn Street, and we are thinking of you all, as you say goodbye to your big brother Phill. Treasure your special memories. Love, Alison (nee Liley) & Brian Bollond

So sorry about Phill's passing. He was a great mate to Len, fishing club will not be the same without him. Len has great memories of all the rugby trips away with Father Philly. He was a true friend and we are going to miss him dearly. He was so proud of his family. Take care and hold on to all the lovely memories you have of him.

To Pat & Family, We are very saddened to hear the passing of our old mate and very good friend Phill. We will always remember our fun days together many beers along with many laughs. Sorry we cant be with you on Friday but will watch Phills service on live stream.. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, Gary & Bonnie Stewart. Foxton Beach 4815

Evan I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you and yours peace and strength during this trying time. Ken D